Executive MBA with Specialization Options
Vienna, Austria
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 39,200 **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
* early bird deadline: 31.03.2024
** €2,000 early bird bonus offered for applications recevied by March 31
Introduction
The Executive MBA with Specialization Options combines a broad business management education with a functional or industry focus. We offer a large variety of specializations ranging from Digital Transformation & Data Science through Finance, Strategic Marketing & Sales, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation to Strategic Project Management or Public Auditing.
This part-time Executive MBA with Specialization Options is structured into two tiers. The business core offers vital economic and business administration expertise alongside up-to-date management and leadership tools and techniques.
The Executive MBA with Specialization Options, which is offered part-time, consists of two parts. During the Business Core, participants acquire comprehensive economic knowledge and the latest theoretical and practical know-how in the areas of management and leadership.
After completing the business core, they undergo subject-specific training in a specialization chosen at the beginning of the Executive MBA with Specialization Options. They delve deeper into a specific industry or function.
Why this MBA?
International accreditations
WU is one of the few leading MBA providers that are triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. In addition, WU is the only Austrian university to be included in the renowned Financial Times Ranking.
First-class international lecturers
Only internationally recognized professors and top managers from practice teach in the WU Executive Academy's MBA programs. These provide the latest scientific findings and extensive, practice-relevant management tools.
A truly international program
The exclusive format of the program with participants from all over the world, leading speakers and international immersions is the optimal preparation for successful work worldwide.
Worldwide Network
Students and graduates of the Executive MBA with Specialization Options become part of an international and exclusive alumni network. This multicultural network supports participants in making contacts worldwide and networking with other like-minded peers.
Top peets in the classroom
The participants of the Executive MBA with Specialization Options bring extensive professional and personal experience from different industries, functions and cultures to the classroom. They contribute to the high quality of the program to the same extent as the speakers do. Developing new ideas together, reflecting on everyday professional life and sharing views with like-minded international colleagues form the foundation of future-oriented training for managers.
Flexible format
The flexible, part-time structure of the Executive MBA with Specialization Options is specifically tailored to the needs of busy managers. The modular structure of the program allows managers to complete a demanding MBA program alongside their everyday professional life.
Advantages for the employer
In order to be successful as a modern company in the long term, it is essential to attract the best employees and retain them in the company over the long term. Employers who support their employees in a WU MBA program benefit from highly motivated employees who make a lasting contribution to the company's success through their newly acquired knowledge.
State-of-the-art technology
Participants enjoy access to one of the leading e-learning platforms. In addition, the latest technologies are used to support teaching.
Admissions
Curriculum
During the Business Core part participants focus on comprehensive business, management and leadership knowledge and techniques while addressing fundamental areas such as:
- Managing People
- Managing Organizations
- Competitive Analysis and Strategy
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Controlling
- Marketing Management
- Global Markets
- Information Systems Management
- Managerial Economics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Leadership
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
When applying for the Executive MBA with Specialization Options, participants choose one of the specialization options - enabling them to study a specific industry or function in depth.
The following specializations are offered:
- Digital Transformation & Data Science (English)
- Energy Management (English)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (English)
- Finance (English)
- Marketing & Sales (English)
- Project Management (English)
- Public Auditing (German)
Rankings
The Financial Times Executive MBA with Specialization Options Ranking and various other rankings consistently rank us among the best universities in Europe.
Moreover, we are triple-accredited. Less than 1% of business schools in the world have quality levels recognized by the three largest business school accreditation organizations: AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) by the European Foundation of Management.
To see current achievements of the WU Executive Academy please go to: https://executiveacademy.at/en/university/accreditation-rankings
Scholarships and Funding
The WU Executive Academy offers a wide range of partial scholarships for applicants for whom financing the tuition fee is a challenge, regardless of their residence or citizenship. Moreover, we have been supporting women in their professional development for many years, thus we additionally offer a "Female Leaders" scholarship that is open to all female applicants.
Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis. The admission committee decides whether and to what extent a scholarship will be granted by evaluating:
- Submitted application documents
- Performance in the admission interview
- Potential contribution to peer-learning in class
- Financial situation (income, costs for logistics, etc.)
- Leadership potential
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Career goals and motivation
- Personal circumstances
You can find detailed information about all different scholarships, including the maximum amount, on our website.
In addition, there are further financing options possible, including employer sponsorship, payments by installments, or early bird reductions. You can find an overview of all opportunities here.
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
To maximize the networking opportunities we are pooling the participants of the various specializations of the Executive MBA during the business core. This increases the variety of professional perspectives and the number of business contacts. Some specializations are not pooled as the teaching content is especially targeted to a specific industry.
The Executive MBA with Specialization Options didactic design ensures efficient knowledge transfer - while participants continue to pursue their careers. Pedagogical approaches vary, ranging from interactive case studies to business simulations and formal presentations. The Executive MBA with Specialization Options consists of consecutive blocked modules, each divided into Pre-Module, Core-Module, and Post-Module.