About the WU Executive Academy

The Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) belongs to the leading business universities worldwide. The WU Executive Academy bundles its program portfolio in the area of "Executive Education". This includes Executive MBA, MBA and LL.M. programs, Master programs, undergraduate programs (such as Bachelor, a certificate program in business administration (CBA) and university certificate programs), as well as compact continuing education programs and custom programs. Today, the WU Executive Academy is one of the leading providers of continuing education in Europe.

There is a wide variety of elements that form the foundation of the WU Executive Academy's success. The modern campus of the Vienna University of Economics and Business is one of them. Specifically designed to provide an ideal learning environment, students have access to a full range of additional modern facilities and diverse resources in addition to the WU Executive Academy building.

Vienna itself plays an essential role in the success of the WU Executive Academy and needs no introduction. With its culture and its numerous international organizations and large companies, Austria's capital is more than just a location. It is a central point for international business and study - an environment that provides our leadership and executive education programs with fertile ground for exchange, networking and broadening horizons.

Other elements are found in the academic environment - the unique partnership with the Carlson School of Management combines more than 100 years of excellence in business education and opens up new perspectives and tools to educate tomorrow's leaders. The WU Executive Academy also receives international recognition and distinction through its coveted "Triple Crown" accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, confirming our place among the world's elite business universities. Regular top placements in international and national rankings also testify to ongoing quality and performance standards.

Truth is, our true potential lies with our people. The WU Executive Academy offers an exclusive pool of some of the top academic and business management minds from around the globe, combining expert theoretical knowledge with real-world experience in top international companies and organizations. However, the biggest and most important component of our success is our students and alumni. The executives and managers who study at the WU Executive Academy come from a range of industries and companies. They bring diversity and engagement to our programs and, with a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges of the fast-paced, modern world of international business, help create a network which supports them throughout their careers.

Our Mission

In the heart of Europe, we offer an inspiring learning environment where we are committed to empower and connect leaders and experts at all career levels through the principle of New Leadership. We firmly believe that it is imperative to reshape the leadership landscape and put people at the center of our decisions and strategies. By combining cutting-edge science with world-class teaching, we transform theory into sustainable business value. Our passion and expertise inform every aspect of our work, empowering our students to achieve their individual goals and drive the success of their businesses in a sustainable way that respects social responsibility. Equipped with fresh perspectives and a strong network, we prepare them to boldly and competently tackle the dynamic challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission: to put New Leadership into practice, create future viability, transform knowledge into value and shape the leaders of tomorrow:

Evolve. Lead. Succeed.