About Us

Embark on a transformative journey in global business education with WU Executive Academy, nestled in the vibrant heart of Europe—Vienna. Renowned as one of the world's most livable cities, Vienna pulsates with the energy of multinational giants and international institutions, offering not just a unique learning environment but an immersive cultural and innovative epicenter that will inspire your endeavor – even years after graduation. 

As the esteemed business school of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), a key institution with over 125 years of academic heritage, we are among Europe's largest public universities specializing in economics. Seamlessly integrating this rich tradition with modern, bold thinking, we equip you with the skills you need to lead with agility, insight, and an ethical compass. 

Distinguished as the only business school in Austria to hold the prestigious triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), and consistently recognized in international rankings including the Financial Times and QS, we stand as a beacon of excellence in global business education. 

At WU Executive Academy, you will find yourself amidst a dynamic student community of yearly over 2,800 managers and high potentials representing over 70 nationalities, enriching your personal learning journey through diverse perspectives and multi-faceted experiences. 

Our unwavering dedication to New Leadership is pivotal for addressing the challenges presented by today's BANI world—characterized as brittle, anxious, non-linear, and incomprehensible. That is why our Executive MBA programs are specifically tailored to empower you with the requisite skills to excel and lead in unpredictable environments. 

Evolve. Lead. Succeed. With us.

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This is us: WU Executive Academy

Our compact, immersive programs offer exactly the expertise managers need to lead and to succeed in today’s dynamic, global business environment. Evolve alongside a select peer group of international executives from diverse industries and functions; benefit from a wealth of varied, collective insights during your learning journey and build an invaluable, personal business network. 

Evolve. Lead. Succeed. 

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