WU Vienna University of Economics and Business – WU Executive Academy
Vienna Executive MBA
ExecutiveHybrid / blended
- Vienna, Austria
- 18 months
- EUR 43,200 entire program · All applicants
- No verified deadline
WU Vienna University of Economics and BusinessWU Executive Academy
Global Executive MBA
Degree awarded by WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; University of Minnesota (Carlson School of Management)
Executive MBAPart-timeOn-campusModular blocks
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Duration
- 16 months
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Early Bird 1)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The curriculum covers leadership, global markets, strategy and innovation, data and operations, and financial performance. It includes three international immersions in Africa, Asia and the USA and a Global Team Project, and graduates receive two degrees.
- Intakes
- March 2027 Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 16 months Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- WU Campus, Vienna — Vienna, AustriaWelthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Wien
- Joint / dual degrees
- Executive MBA (WU Executive Academy) and MBA (Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota)
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | EUR 65,200 Includes: Tuition and materials; application fee EUR 200 included. Excludes: Travel, accommodation and other personal expenses. Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | March 2027 start |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor 180 ECTS or equivalent) from a recognized postsecondary institutionSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 5 years (published requirement)Minimum of 5 years of postgraduate work experience; leadership experience preferredSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; a language certificate is not mandatorySource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredPersonal interview for suitable applicantsSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- EUR 200Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalNot mandatory; the committee may request it under certain circumstancesSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- Executive Assessment
- OptionalNot mandatory; the committee may request it under certain circumstancesSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2027 | Early Bird 1 | October 31, 2026Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| March 2027 | Application deadline | January 31, 2027Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Scholarship for Female Leaders
- Benefit
- Up to 25% of the tuition fee
- Basis
- Other basis
- Eligibility
- All female applicants for the Global Executive MBA
- Application
- Separate application required
Official scholarship pageSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026WU Executive Academy scholarship
- Benefit
- Partial scholarship
- Basis
- Need-based
- Eligibility
- Open to all applicants for the Global Executive MBA
- Application
- Separate application required
Official scholarship pageSource: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
- EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: executiveacademy.at · verified October 5, 2026
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