Executive Education at the Highest International Level

The WU Executive Academy of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Europe’s largest business university, brings more than 100 years of experience and an excellent reputation to the field of executive education and belongs to the top 100 business universities worldwide.

The executive education portfolio of the WU Executive Academy includes MBA/MBL/LLM programs, university certificate programs, corporate programs and seminars. In recent years, it has become one of the leading providers in Central and Eastern Europe.

As part of the WU, the WU Executive Academy is EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accredited. EQUIS is an internationally recognized accreditation system offered by the European Foundation of Management. Moreover, the outstanding quality of the MBA programs has been recognized by AMBA (Association of MBAs) awarding its renowned global accreditation.

With this, the WU Executive Academy is one of only two business universities in the German-speaking world to meet the high quality standards of both accreditations.

Current achievements of the WU Executive Academy:

• Financial Times European Business School Ranking (2009): # 34
• Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking (2009): # 41 worldwide
• Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung MBA Ranking (2005): # 1 Alumni satisfaction in the German-speaking countries
• Handelsblatt MBA Ranking (2006): Among the Top 50 MBAs worldwide
• Ziarul Financiar MBA Ranking (2010): # 1 MBA in Romania

Each year, as many as 3,500 executives, experts and high potentials from over 50 countries graduate from our programs. At present, residencies and programs are conducted in more than 15 countries on three continents.

Being part of the WU, the WU Executive Academy provides access to the expertise of some 400 faculty members and countless experts in more than 200 partner universities all over the world. The knowledge we provide is of immediate practical relevance and is kept up-to-date through our scientific research capabilities.

The faculty of the WU Executive Academy consists of both internationally renowned professors and top executives. Together, they provide the latest scientifically-based knowledge and in-depth views of state-of-the-art applications of management models.

Europe's Largest Business University

The WU Vienna was founded by the Austrian Emperor in 1898. Today, it is the largest business university in Europe, with more than half of all Austrian business graduates having earned their degrees from this university. It has close ties with more than 200 partner universities worldwide and its career planning center counts over 100 corporate members in Europe. The WU Vienna has world-renowned faculty, an international orientation, proximity to and connections with Eastern Europe, and a great infrastructure.

Competitive advantage is guaranteed through the combination of scientifically validated know-how and hands-on experience. The WU Executive Academy draws on the resources of around 400 faculty members as business experts, and the expertise of over 200 partner universities all over the world.

Financial Times Ranking

Top Position of the WU
The Financial Times, an influential opinion leader in the business community, publishes annual rankings of business schools and academic programs.

In the Masters in Management Ranking, WU's degree program in International Business Administration came in at an excellent 16th place in Europe, 2 slots higher than in the previous year (18th place). This ranking not only puts WU in the same league as renowned schools like the Rotterdam School of Management, Mannheim Business School or ESADE in Barcelona, but also distinguishes WU as one of the top two German-speaking business universities.

The European degree program CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education) was ranked number one for the first time this year. This prestigious program, world leader in “Masters in Management”, is available in Austria exclusively at WU.

Excellent Rank for WU Executive Academy

The WU Executive Academy and its Executive MBA have achieved an excellent ranking in one of the most important MBA rankings. Financial Times ranked our Executive MBA at 41nd place out the 100 best programs worldwide.

Great Location

Austria - In the heart of Europe

Austria belongs to Europe’s most desired destinations, renowned for its history, culture, architecture and hospitality. For centuries, it has been home to the world’s finest artists, composers, scientists and leading economists. It is a small but wildly diverse country that offers numerous cultural, leisure and business activities and impresses with its lively cities, breathtaking landscape, culinary diversity and exceptional wines.

Vienna

Vienna, the historical capital of the Habsburg monarchy for over six centuries, is a vibrant and exciting place to live and study and is an impressive repository of culture and heritage. According to the Economist, it is the third most livable city in the world due to its exceptional safety records, education quality, recreation possibilities and political-economic stability.

Vienna offers a perfect blend of imperial traditions, nostalgic charm and stunning modern architecture. A walk along the Ringstrasse boulevard with its splendid buildings and historical palaces is an indescribable experience. Vienna is home to one of the world’s leading opera houses and is internationally acclaimed for its cultural and social events such as the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonics and numerous balls. After visiting some of Europe’s finest museums, traditional cafés are a good place to relax and experience the typical Viennese charm.

Exclusive Learning Environment

Most modules of the Professional MBA take place at the historical halls of Palais Liechtenstein. Located at the very center of Vienna, Palais Liechtenstein is only 30 minutes away from the Vienna International Airport. This outstanding location meets the highest international standards of executive education requirements and provides state-of-the-art technology, combining modern didactic design with a unique historical atmosphere. Moreover, Palais Liechtenstein is home to the famous Liechtenstein Museum displaying selected masterpieces from the Princely Collections in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Home of International Companies and Organizations

Vienna’s geographical position in the heart of Europe makes it a multicultural metropolis and an important site for international companies and organizations. This is why many multinational companies like Alcatel, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Henkel, Beiersdorf and Siemens have located their CEE headquarters in Vienna. Moreover, the Austrian capital is home to various UN agencies such as the Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The headquarters of OPEC and OSCE are also located in Vienna.

Gateway to Europe and the Middle East

The Vienna International Airport (VIE) is a major hub for all of Europe and the Middle East, in particular the CEE region, covering over 40 destinations. For commuting students, Vienna is the ideal location to study as it can be easily accessed by plane from many European cities within less than 2 hours.