Part-time MBA program

Specialisations available in the Professional MBA

During the Specialisation portion of study, participants may select one out of 10 specialisations. The specialisation modules allow participants to gain profound knowledge, competency and expertise in the chosen area (function or industry). The following specialisations are offered:

• Banking
• Controlling & Finance
• Energy Management
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Health Care Management
• Marketing & Sales
• Project & Process Management
• Public Auditing
• Social Management
• Tourism Management

Great reasons for choosing the Professional MBA

International Accreditations

WU Vienna belongs to the elite circle of MBA providers to be EQUIS accredited. Moreover, the WU is among a handful of universities in the German-speaking community that is included in the Financial Times ranking.

World Class Faculty

Our multicultural faculty consists of both world-renowned professors and internationally acclaimed top-executives. They provide the latest scientifically based knowledge and a profound understanding of cutting-edge management tools.

Truly International Program

The exclusive program setting with cross-cultural teams, multi-national faculty and international field studies reflects the reality of doing business today.

Worldwide Alumni Network

As a Professional MBA graduate, participants become part of a vast and exclusive alumni network. Cross-cultural business relationships give alumni access to an extended global network and a pool of exclusive alumni services.

Outstanding Peer Group

Carefully selected participants with diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to the quality of the program to the same extent as faculty do. Creating new ideas, reflecting on one’s current work and exchanging insights with likeminded international colleagues adds immeasurable benefits.

Flexible Format

The specific structure of the Professional MBA is designed to suit the personal needs of hard-working executives. Therefore, the modular structure allows managers to participate in a world-class MBA program while developing their individual careers.

Added Value for Employers

The value of recruiting and retaining top talent is key for truly forward-thinking enterprises. Supporting their managers in pursuing a PMBA at the WU Executive Academy is rewarded by highly motivated talent who bring the full force of their knowledge and abilities to bear on behalf of the employer’s goals for the future.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Participants of the program have access to “Learn@WU”, one of the leading e-learning platforms with more than 45,000 e-learning materials and over 32,000 users. Moreover, participants benefit from state-of-the-art technology-based learning methods.

Flexible Format

The modular structure of the Professional MBA with a limited number of days off-the-job allows executives to participate in a world-class MBA program while developing their individual professional careers.

Two-Tier Structure

The part-time Professional MBA program offers participants the opportunity to master the “Business Core” while ensuring maximum flexibility to foster their individual needs and ambitions during the “Specialisation” modules.

In the “Business Core” participants focus on comprehensive business, management and leadership knowledge and techniques. Participants who will pursue different specialisations take the Business Core modules together.

During the “Specialisation” participants select one out of 10 specialisations. The specialisation modules allow participants to gain profound knowledge, competency and expertise in a chosen function or industry.

Strong Link to the Economy

All specialisations have been designed with the demands of current business practices in mind. Moreover, they prepare participants for future challenges and help their companies survive in highly unpredictable global business environments. To this end, curricula have been developed by academic faculty in close co-operation with specialists and top executives from the corporate world.

International Faculty

Our lecturers consist of both international faculty and top executives. World-renowned professors and professionals provide the latest scientifically based knowledge and in-depth views of state-of-the-art application of management models.

Didactic Design

The didactic design, consisting of pre-, core- and post-module work, ensures an efficient transfer of knowledge while participants follow their professional career. The pedagogical approaches are diverse, ranging from interactive case studies to business simulations and formal presentations.

The Professional MBA consists of consecutive modules. Each module has a three-tier structure: Pre-Module, Core-Module and Post-Module.

Pre-Module (e-learning, 2 weeks): Preparation of the topic:

• Readings
• Case studies
• Presentations

Core-Module (In-Class, 4-6 days): In-class time:

• Benchmarking sessions
• Individual and group presentations
• Individual and/or group case work
• Breakout sessions
• Case discussions
• Lecture sessions

Post-Module (e-learning, 2 weeks): Application of newly gained knowledge:

• Evaluate theories
• Case studies
• Conduct papers

Fees for the Professional MBA vary depending on the specialisation you choose. Send WU Executive Academy an » Information Request to learn more.

Executive Education at the Highest International Level

Change is the only constant in today’s business world. The half-life of management knowledge is constantly decreasing. At the same time, know-how, leadership, and individual performance remain the critical resources for a successful business organization now and in the future.

The WU Executive Academy is part of the WU Vienna and combines business know-how and the resources of Europe’s largest business university in its specialised executive education programs for managers. The knowledge provided is of immediate practical relevance and kept up-to-date through WU research capabilities.

Each year, as many as 3,500 executives, experts and high potentials from over 50 countries graduate from our programs. At present, field studies and certificate programs are conducted in 16 countries on three continents.

The WU Executive Academy’s program portfolio includes:

• MBA/MBL/LLM Programs
• Certificate Programs
• Corporate and Management Development Programs

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.

EQUIS Accreditation

As the only Austrian and one of only four German-speaking universities, the WU Vienna is EQUIS accredited. EQUIS is the leading accreditation system of the European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD). A number of the Professional MBA specialisations are available in German, send WU Executive Academy an » Information Request to learn more.

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