Executive MBA - Vienna
Minneapolis, USA
DURATION
14 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 54,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Organized jointly by the Carlson School and the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the program is structured to accommodate working professionals from throughout Europe and beyond.
In addition to geopolitical, technical, social, economic, and environmental challenges, students examine new business methods and tools, strategies for a changing world, and international management. Courses are primarily held in Vienna, Austria.
Accredited and Respected
The Carlson School's Executive MBA in Vienna has held accreditation since 1920 from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It's one of the top joint Executive MBA programs in Europe.
Top-ranked Curriculum
At the Carlson School, you'll learn from the best. Faculty members are ranked at the top of their field. The joint Executive MBA program in Vienna is also recognized by former students, ranked #9 globally for “International students rank” by The Financial Times.
Global Opportunities
You'll join a thriving business community in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area where you'll have access to 17 Fortune 500 companies. The Carlson School also offers four overseas residency modules in Argentina/Brazil, Hong Kong/India, and the United States.
WU Executive Academy
The WU Executive Academy is part of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Europe's largest business university, which brings more than 100 years of experience to the field of executive education. The WU Executive Academy is accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and AMBA (Association of MBAs).
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Curriculum
Classes are taught by preeminent faculty in the field who hold a strong commitment to teaching and learning. The Executive MBA - Vienna program is designed for professionals with extensive business and management experience to learn with their peers coming from diverse industries, organizations, and backgrounds. Students are expected to fully engage with the class content and discussions, facilitated by faculty. A key component of the class will be the reading of cases based on real issues facing well-known organizations and leaders.
Structured to accommodate working professionals from throughout Europe and beyond, this intensive 14-month program is offered in 4-day modules, once a month. Each module is dedicated to a single course, with pre- and post-module assignments. The Executive MBA - Vienna program incorporates international residencies in Argentina & Brazil, Hong Kong & India, and the United States (New York City and Minneapolis). The Global Team Project begins in the fall and culminates in May during the Global Executive MBA Residency in Minnesota.
During a 13-day, intensive International Residency program in May, the students in the Executive MBA - China and Executive MBA - Vienna programs participate together in one of the final courses of their degree program on the Carlson School campus in Minnesota. Highlights include:
- Learning from top Carlson School faculty
- Interacting with executives at leading companies
- Explore the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
At the conclusion of the International Residency, the students:
- Present their final Global Team Project business plans
- Participate in the Carlson School Graduate Commencement Ceremony
The Global Team Project (GTP) provides Carlson School Executive MBA students with the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment across cultures, industries, and markets. As participants in the GTP, students develop advanced skills in teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, and business plan development within a dynamic environment shaped by academic rigor and the demands of real-world international business.
Each virtual team consists of students from all three of the Carlson School's Executive MBA programs:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Vienna, Austria
- Guangzhou, China
It is up to each team to develop norms and processes for the development of an integrated business plan designed for success in the real world.
Guided by a faculty leader in each program, the GTP participants learn from each other, develop a detailed business plan, and ultimately present to their fellow students and faculty evaluators at the conclusion of their degree program on the Carlson School campus in Minnesota.
Graduates of the Carlson School's Executive MBA programs often refer to the GTP as one of their most meaningful learning experiences, with immediate application to their professional lives and careers. Relationships formed during the GTP often endure and enhance the participants' global network of colleagues and friends.
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