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Executive MBA (Global)

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2 degrees, 3 continents, 14 months


Partner Universities

  • WU Executive Academy, Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria)
  • Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota (USA)

Accreditations

The Executive MBA (Global) belongs to the elite circle of MBA programs which has four accreditations:

Great success for the WU Executive Academy: the WU Executive Academy is the first and only Austrian MBA provider to receive the internationally renowned AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation. With this accreditation, the WU Executive Academy belongs to a very elite circle of business schools in the German-speaking world.

Target Group
Executives with at least 5 years of work experience and university degree.
Applicants without university degree need a GMAT Test and corresponding work experience.


Curriculum


      Business Core

  • Managing People and Organizations
  • Financial Accounting
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Data Analysis & Decision Making
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Management
  • Managerial Accounting

      Global Leadership

  • Economies in Transition (Russia) 
  • Business, Government and Macroeconomics
  • Managing Globalization (China)
  • Information Technology Management (India)
  • Advanced Financial Management for Global Markets
  • Negotiations & Conflict Management
  • Strategies for a Global Company (USA)

Duration / Location
Part-time, 14 months
Students will complete three residencies comprising four countries:

  • Russia
  • China and India
  • USA

Graduation
Participants receive degrees from both universities:

  • Master of Business Administration (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
  • Master of Business Administration (Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota)

Academic Directors

  • Prof. Bodo B. Schlegelmilch, Ph.D., D.Litt., Ph.D. (hon.)
  • Prof. Michael J. Houston, Ph.D.


Faculty

  • Professors from both partner universities and other renowned international Business Schools
  • Distinguished guest speakers from leading corporations and organizations


Students
International student body comprises 37 nations to date

  • Average work experience: 13 years
  • Average age: 38 years
  • International Students: 50%
  • Female/Male: 30% / 70%

Program Language
English


Program Start
April 4, 2012

Tuition Fee

  • € 39,000  (includes tuition, textbooks, cases, handouts and catering during modules in Vienna and lunches during residencies)
  • Traveling and lodging costs are not included in the tuition rate.
  • The tuition fee is exempt from VAT according to § 6 paragraph 12 Austrian Value Added Tax Law.
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Brochure Download

The Executive MBA (Global) brochure is available here.
 

Schedule 2012-2013

The schedule for the Executive MBA 2012-2013 will provide an overview about the dates and modules for the program starting in April 2012.

Executive MBA Schedule 2012-2013
 

Rankings

Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2011

For the first time among the top 40 MBA programs worldwide: In the current Financial Times Executive MBA ranking, the Executive MBA (Global) of the WU Executive Academy has achieved an excellent overall result, moving up another three places to number 38. Among all MBA programs in the EU, the Executive MBA (Global) is ranked among the top 15, and among the top 5 in the German-speaking world (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Also, it has again obtained top scores in several categories of the ranking.

Click here for detailed information on the FT EMBA Ranking.

 

further Rankings:

Handelsblatt
Among top 50 MBA programs worldwide (Handelsblatt,  2006)

 

 

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

No. 1 Executive MBA FAZ Ranking in terms of alumni satisfaction among similar programs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 2005).

 
 

Executive MBA Movie Download


Gain a first insight into the Executive MBA program. The Executive MBA movie includes a program outline by Professor Bodo Schlegelmilch, the academic director of the Executive MBA program, statements of high level program associates and impressions of program students and alumni. Please click on the button “EMBA Movie”:

 

Podcast - EMBA Welcome Reception Day


The Executive MBA Class 2011-2012 started with 41 participants. The class is very mixed group with regard to nationality and industry. At an exiting gala evening at the museum of natural history students got to know each other for the first time.

Please click on the button "Podcst - EMBA Welcome Reception Day".

 

Application

Please download the application guide of the Executive MBA Program for detailed instructions.  

Submit all application materials by mail or e-mail to:

Attn. Sabine Prillmann

WU Executive Academy

Nordbergstrasse 15

1090 Vienna

Austria

E-Mail: emba@wu.ac.at

More information about the application and admission to the Executive MBA Program can be viewed here.

Application Form Executive MBA Program 2012-2013
Application Form EMBA 2012-2013