MBA Public Auditing

For quality in auditing with a focus on digitalization and data science

Public authorities and businesses find themselves in a phase of dynamic development. Digital change in society is taking hold and influencing all areas of life. Digitalization is progressing at a rate that must be taken into account at all levels. However, it is not only digital transformation. It is also the correct and professional handling of data that concerns both ourselves and all government-related agencies. Data science and digital transformation have become an integral part of the working environment.

Additional change in the field of public authorities is characterized by new performance processes, organizational forms, modified decision-making structures, responsibilities, and changed modes of communication. These changes are not just limited to Austria. In a European context, globalization demands sustainable development of both national administration and public economy.

This evolving environment brings new challenges for an up-to-date auditing field prepared for new developments. The theoretical and practical continuing education of all employees in public auditing institutions, at internal, university, and international level needs to be accorded the highest priority, and thus should be supported by all means available. The expediency of the state or public audit is also an issue for the European Parliament. In the interests of its audit, an effective and efficient budget execution needs to be secured.

In this setting, the MBA Public Auditing provides an ideal entry into the field. In course of the program, executives embrace cutting-edge topics and the practical leadership skills that are essential to master the unique challenges of digitalization, data science, big data, and digital strategy that are so relevant as every industry is affected by this rapid transformation.

Powerful partnership

The MBA Public Auditing provides cutting-edge management expertise and leadership best practice alongside practical auditing experience. It focuses on efficiency and economy as fundamental criteria for the assessment of public sector bodies. The powerful partnership of the WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and the Austrian Court of Audit offers an optimal preparation for financial officials in the public sector - for the duties and challenges inherent to public auditing.

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.

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

• Auditors of the public financial institutions
• Controllers & professionals who perform internal audit work on a supranational, national, regional and municipal level.

The WU and the Austrian Court of Audit combine their expertise in this program. In this way, they offer financial officers working in the public sector optimal preparation for those duties and challenges that are inextricably linked to public auditing.

WU Executive Academy - Accreditations & Rankings

The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU) is a prestigious institution that can look back on 100 years of excellence. We are proud to have received triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA ,and EQUIS which reflects the high-quality executive education provided at WU. 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.