Part-time MBA program

Throughout the part-time Professional MBA with specialisation options, participants gain profound insights into both general management and a specific field or industry.

During the course of this program, participants master the “Business Core” focusing on core business and management knowledge, techniques and leadership, while ensuring a maximum flexibility to foster their individual needs and ambitions during the “Specialisation” modules.

Professional MBA Business Core

During Business Core studies, 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

Master your performance. And step forward.

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

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.

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