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MBA in Digital Transformation & Data Science
ⓘ Covid-19: All modules are organized face-to-face, by default. Hybrid formats are offered for those students who cannot be on site due to official travel restrictions.
Transform businesses with digital innovation
No matter where you turn, business is being radically transformed by digitization. New, lucrative opportunities await initiators while the currently-leading company is actually being disrupted by a newcomer.
Whether you see this as an opportunity or a challenge, you can face this situation head-on with the Professional MBA Digital Transformation & Data Science. Take advantage of the latest MBA in the WU Executive Academy's portfolio, pick up the tools and strategies needed to master digital challenges and transform your business.
Philip Glasner
- Chief Data Management & Analytics Officer | Zeiss Group
Businesses run on data, and data offers little value without analytics. The MBA in Digital Transformation & Data Science gave me the necessary knowledge for a leading innovative position in data governance and analytics. With this knowledge, I aim to turn the vast amount of business data into insights, predictions, and actions.
Brand-new topics
These days, digitization, disruption and big data rank high on the corporate agenda everywhere because the rapid transformation has an impact on all industries. Designed to equip you with the fundamentals of both these technologies and a range of management tools, this specialized MBA will be your link between management knowledge and digitization processes. The approach is very hands-on so you will be able to connect what you learn to the context of the increasingly-digitized world.
High flexibility
One advantage of the program is its high degree of flexibility as far as learning intensity and program duration are concerned: You can do the program in its standard length or in a compact version of just one year. It's also possible to start with short programs, like Data Science, and then decide later to complete the MBA - the decision is completely up to you!
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Multiple new networks
This structure multiplies the available networking opportunities: you will not only meet colleagues from the MBA, but can also network with other experts who join other components. These many different contacts are extremely valuable from a career perspective.
Content
This MBA program entails 4 central parts: a "Business Core", "Data Science" (a 12-day program), "Digital Transformation" (4 days) and one elective. You can influence the content of your MBA by choosing from a variety of offers; some modules have a strategy-drive focus, while others are more technical in nature. Current examples include "Blockchain Transforming Business“, "Organizational Design & Agile Leadership“, or "Data Governance“.
In addition, you can choose the timing of several of your modules and thereby influence the intensity and duration of your MBA.
Real-Life Content
- You bring your business challenges to class for discussion
- Real life cases and exclusive company visits
- Apply your newly acquired knowledge directly to your job
Global Network
- Over 4,500 members from over 85 nations
- Online student and alumni platform
- Local community chapters
- Exclusive events and services
- A great resource for company insights and exchange
Personal development
- Career Accelerator Program
- Personal skills training
- Career workshops
Blended Learning
- Compact format with 18 months duration
- Lectures in the classroom and through our online learning platform
International Faculty
- Faculty members from top universities around the globe, e.g. Carlson School of Management, WU Vienna, INSEAD, Tel Aviv University, ECSP
- Acclaimed experts and research leaders
- Guest speakers from top corporations, e.g. TechQuartier, Mostly AI, Management Results Consulting
Where our MBA Digital Transformation & Data Science Students Work (a Selection)
Immediately applicable expertise & key tools
This MBA will provide you with immediately applicable expertise and key tools. This enables you to have better strategic foresight and to implement what you know effectively when returning to your job.
Target group
- Data analysts aspiring to a management position
- Experts from the technical field, who want to deepen their leadership skills and gain a good understanding of the general management topics.
- Successful managers who see their future in the field of digitization and data science and who want to acquire the necessary expertise.
- Executives who want to deepen and update their knowledge through an MBA program.
Programming skills are not required.
Study your own project
Our students are invited to apply the theory learned on their own business cases, challenges, or projects. The projects can be a corporate challenge (e.g. developing a new business model) or focus on a startup topic (e.g. writing a business plan). Beginning with a counselling session, students can work on their innovation projects – be it in assignments and in their master thesis. Faculty and our network support them.
WU Executive Academy - Accreditations & Rankings
The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU) is one of Europe's leading universities and can look back on 100 years of excellence in executive education. We are proud to have received the prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, which is reflected in the outstanding quality of our executive education. This has also been recognized in international rankings:
- Top 50: Financial Times European Business School Ranking
- Top 20: QS World University Ranking
Official Degree - Master of Business Administration
After completing the program you will graduate with the academic title "Master of Business Administration (MBA)" from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
How many hours per week do I have to plan for studying?
On average, you should plan on spending about 15-20 hours per week working on the content. We recommend investing 2-3 hours a day.
How can managers with 50-60 hours working time manage the program?
Completing an MBA program while working is a demanding endeavor. The WU Executive Academy offers flexible options that will enable you to better integrate your studies in your professional and private life.
Blended learning structures optimize knowledge transfer and make for smooth learning journeys. Access to our e-learning platform allows you to finish your assignments in a flexible way – on your way to work, the lunch break, or during a business trip.
You can choose between two tracks in the first year of the MBA program (the Business Core): the On-Campus Track or the Hybrid Track. Both tracks consist of seven modules each. If you choose the On-Campus Track, you will complete all modules on site; if you opt for the Hybrid Track, you will travel to the campus for four modules and take the remaining three as synchronous and asynchronous online sessions.
Choose the On-Campus Track to experience all our campus has to offer as well as a lively on-site exchange with faculty and fellow students at the impressive WU Campus. Alternatively, opt for a mix of classes on site of the WU Campus (4x) and online teaching (3x) in the Hybrid Track, which will let you benefit from mutual exchange and networking on site while simultaneously saving you days off from work and money as three of the modules will not require travel to and from the campus.
How are students evaluated during the MBA?
- Participation in class: Students are continuously evaluated during classroom discussions and video conferences. Every contribution, whether written or spoken, is taken into account.
- Individual assignments: Students are asked to participate in quiz questions, individual assignments or evaluated homework.
- Group assignments: As part of a small team, students must prepare presentations, research papers or papers.
David Lindner
- Marketing & Export | Traktorenwerk Lindner GmbH
Before the course big data seemed to be far away from my daily business in a small sized company. I categorized this topic to be important for big global players – I was wrong. Now not only that I have realized that I need to deal with big data issues, but I also feel competent enough to handle big data projects in my company.
"Digi-Winner" Grant
Did you know that you can receive the "Digi-Winner" grant up to € 5,000 for this program? The "Wiener ArbeitnehmerInnen Förderungsfonds (Waff)" is subsidizing this program. More information and conditions on the grant.
