Executive MBA - Vienna

Organized jointly by the Carlson School and the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the program is structured to accommodate working professionals from throughout Europe and beyond.

In addition to geopolitical, technical, social, economic, and environmental challenges, students examine new business methods and tools, strategies for a changing world, and international management. Courses are primarily held in Vienna, Austria.

Accredited and Respected

The Carlson School's Executive MBA in Vienna has held accreditation since 1920 from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It's one of the top joint Executive MBA programs in Europe.

Top-ranked Curriculum

At the Carlson School, you'll learn from the best. Faculty members are ranked at the top of their field. The joint Executive MBA program in Vienna is also recognized by former students, ranked #9 globally for “International students rank” by The Financial Times.

Global Opportunities

You'll join a thriving business community in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area where you'll have access to 17 Fortune 500 companies. The Carlson School also offers four overseas residency modules in Argentina/Brazil, Hong Kong/India, and the United States.

WU Executive Academy

The WU Executive Academy is part of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Europe's largest business university, which brings more than 100 years of experience to the field of executive education. The WU Executive Academy is accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and AMBA (Association of MBAs).

The Carlson School confers degrees for a full undergraduate program (BSB), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Accountancy (MAcc), a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), a Master of Business Taxation (MBT), Master of Finance (MS-Finance), a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MA-HRIR), a Master of Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM), and a doctoral program, as well as providing a host of executive-level continuing education opportunities.

Our Purpose

• Inspiring and enabling individuals and organizations to create a brighter future.

Our Promise

• We will create a transformative learning experience for every student.
• We will develop influential knowledge that impacts the future of organizations.
• We will grow entrepreneurial leaders with the imagination, integrity, and global mindset required to tackle the grand challenges facing business and society.