Executive Education
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Accreditations
3
Different Program Categories
8
Members of the Executive Club
5000
Executive Education
  • Our Executive MBAs offer a unique, global perspective on management and leadership practice. 3 different programs deliver expert knowledge from international business and research, theoretical content, practice-proven tools and case studies. The Global Exectutive MBA focuses on internationality, the Executive MBA Health Care Management provides insights into the workings of healthcare systems, and the Executive MBA Bucharest is a Romania-based executive program.

    Program duration
    3 Semester
    Language
    German and English
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 24,000 - € 59,000 (depending on program)
    [Translate to English:] Cosmin Nazdravanu Portrait
    Quotation mark

    What we have learned in the classroom were not just management lessons, but life lessons that we will take with us forever.

    Cosmin Nazdravanu Manager Business Controlling | Michelin
  • Our MBA is oriented towards the high demands of today's business world. It equips you with the necessary tools to meet the professional challenges as a manager. As a graduate, you will be able to seize new opportunities and quickly adapt to current economic conditions. The MBA program is aimed at candidates in middle management who want to expand their previous education with current management know-how and additionally acquire industry specific knowledge with one of the 7 specialization options.

    Program duration
    3 Semester
    Language
    English
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 39,200
    Milena Prvulovic
    Quotation mark

    The MBA allowed me to perfect my skills and more importantly hone the systemic approach to projects and daily work, invaluable skills throughout one’s career.

    Milena Prvulovic Program Specialist | United Nations Development Program
  • The LL.M. programs provide participants with the legal expertise needed for leadership success in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, prepares them for the digitization of information exchange between tax authorities and taxpayers, and for a variety of business law and governance roles.

    Program duration
    3 Semester
    Language
    German and English
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 25,200
    [Translate to English:] Mary O'Leary
    Quotation mark

    The program has not only widened my knowledge in both tax and technology but also facilitated an understanding of the tax function from a variety of perspectives. This has greatly enhanced my confidence in my chosen career path.

    Mary O'Leary Tax and Technology Lead | Vizor
  • Our Master programs are part-time, postgraduate degree programs providing highly practical content. 4 different Master programs provide content in the areas of accounting & auditing (incl. preparation for the professional exams), leadership & general management, social innovation & management and sustainability, entrepreneurship & technology.

    Program duration
    3 Semester
    ECTS credits
    90
    Language
    German and English
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 27,200
    [Translate to English:] Verena Kerschbaumer
    Quotation mark

    For the most part, the program can be arranged flexibly and is thus well compatible with work. The virtual group work encourages joint learning and leads to good networking among students.

    Verena Kerschbaumer Student
  • This bachelor's degree program provides advanced professional training with a focus on business administration, taking into account various disciplines and industries. It is aimed at people with professional experience who, in parallel with their careers, are seeking education and training at bachelor's level with a strong focus on business management and at the same time a strong application orientation. Complementary to the major in Business Administration, one of the following subject-specific specializations must be chosen: Marketing & Sales, Risk & Insurance Management, Tourism & Event Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

    Program duration
    6 Semester
    ECTS credits
    180
    Language
    German
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 3,500 per semester + € 200 Application Fee
    [Translate to English:] Barbara Stöttinger
    Quotation mark

    Students in our new bachelor's programs receive high-quality, accredited continuing education with an academic degree while advancing their careers.

    Barbara Stöttinger Dean of the WU Executive Academy
  • Building on a previous industry-specific training, e.g. in the form of a certificate program at the WU Executive Academy, this program offers general management as an extension of your specialist knowledge. In 3 semesters, the Certificate Program in Business Management provides a part-time alternative to full-time studies at a university or university of applied sciences. With compact training content, we pick you up from your professional fields, build on an initial academic education and enable you to receive a high-quality education parallel to your professional career. This program is thaught in German.

    Program duration
    3 Semester
    Language
    German
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 12,000 + € 50 Application Fee
    [Translate to English:] Markus Deutsch
    Quotation mark

    Well educated employees are an asset and strengthen Austria as a business location. This program is the right decision, as the WU Executive Academy offers a genuine, part-time alternative to a bachelor's degree.

    Markus Deutsch Managing Director | Association for Advertising & Market Communication | Vienna Chamber of Commerce
  • These part-time programs provide up-to-date practical knowledge tailored to the specific needs of your industry. As a program participant, you benefit not only from the latest academic findings and practical expertise of our practitioners, but also from direct access to a network of industry experts. The Certificate Programs are thaugt in German.

    Program duration
    3 Semester
    Language
    German
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    € 8,700
    [Translate to English:] Katarina Kocinska
    Quotation mark

    The Certificate Program gave me new knowledge, experience and many contacts through networking. The practice-oriented courses were professional and versatile. It is an investment that opens up new career opportunities.

    Katarina Kocinska Customer Service | Advertising & Fundraising Agency proNPO GmbH
  • With the compact programs, you will get fit for the challenges of today's and tomorrow's economy. The part-time, practically relevant and compact continuing education courses are aimed at executives at all management levels as well as at companies. The courses are mostly held in blocks over a few days (some also online) and cover topics such as management, leadership, strategy, digitalization, technology, organization and HR and impart knowledge, skills, competencies and methods on specific trend topics.

    Program duration
    1 Semester
    Language
    German and English
    Program type
    Part-time degree program
    Costs
    depending on the program
    Shkelqim Meqa
    Quotation mark

    The Data Governance program of the WU Executive Academy has provided me with the necessary knowledge to support our bank in the journey towards data-driven organization transformation.

    Shkelqim Meqa Head of Data an Analytics | Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo
5 Reasons to Study at WU Executiuve Academy
Handle Real-Time Issues

Our programs provide you with the tools and the most up-to-date knowledge necessary to handle today’s challenges in the business world.

Study & Work with Our Felxible Format

Our programs are built around you and your lifestyle as a busy executive. Our part-time modular structure allows you to continue to work whilst studying, with minimum time “off-the-job”.

First Class Network

Through connections to leading companies from all industries, contact with diverse participants in different functions and international experts and speakers, there are excellent networking opportunities to further your professional development.

International Accreditations

As part of WU, the WU Executive Academy is AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accredited. Moreover, the outstanding quality of its MBA programs has been recognized by AMBA (Association of MBAs) awarding its renowned global accreditation.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Participants benefit from state-of-the-art, technology-based learning and teaching methods. As a WU Executive Academy student, you will have access to one of the largest e-learning platforms worldwide. The platform is a customized virtual classroom. Moreover, you also learn how to effectively use online collaboration tools for your daily job.

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