WU Executive Academy

14/10/2026

Keine Kängurus in Österreich?
Wir bringen heute eines zu Marketing X. Im Anzug, mit Führungsanspruch. 🦘👀

Zusammen mit Miska stellen wir KANGA vor – und sind live dabei: 14.10., 14 Uhr auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuexecutiveacademy/

Schalten Sie ein und finden Sie’s heraus!
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No kangaroos in Austria?
We’re bringing one to Marketing X today. In a suit, ready to take charge. 🦘👀

Together with Miska, we’re introducing KANGA – and going live on Instagram: October 14 at 2 pm CEST: https://www.instagram.com/wuexecutiveacademy/

Tune in and find out!

12/10/2026

You might not need every item in this essentials pack. Except the coffee. And maybe a 25th hour in the day. 😉

Today, some of our Executive MBA participants are starting their journey, while others are kicking off the Business Core of their MBA programs.

And while we've covered a few things that might come in handy throughout your MBA journey, it is the new perspectives, new friendships, and experiences that are most valuable and the ones remember long after graduation.

A warm welcome (back) to the WU Executive Academy. We're excited to have you with us! 🎓💙

05/10/2026

Leben wir wirklich in unsicheren Zeiten?
Oder fühlen sie sich nur unsicherer an?

Krisen, Inflation, Cyberangriffe, geopolitische Spannungen – selten war das Thema Risiko so präsent wie heute.

Doch absolute Sicherheit gab es eigentlich nie.
Die entscheidende Frage ist deshalb nicht:
Wie vermeiden wir jedes Risiko?
Sondern:
Wie gehen wir klug damit um?

In unserem neuen Video beantwortet Alexander Mürmann, Akademischer Leiter unserer Bachelor Spezialisierung Risiko- & Versicherungsmanagement und unseres Universitätslehrgangs Risiko- & Versicherungsmanagement, unter anderem folgende Fragen:

- Ist absolute Sicherheit eine Illusion?
- Welche Risiken unterschätzen wir heute am meisten?

👉 Erfahren Sie hier mehr über unsere Bachelor Spezialisierung Risiko- & Versicherungsmanagement:
https://short.wu.ac.at/6y96

01/10/2026

112 graduates. 🎓✨

One unforgettable day.

Last week, 112 graduates celebrated the successful completion of their Vienna Executive MBA at the magnificent Palais Liechtenstein.

Throughout the ceremony, one message kept coming back:
Education isn't about knowing more.
It's about seeing the world differently.

Our keynote speaker reminded us that facts alone rarely change minds - it takes the right message, told in the right way, to make a lasting impact.

Alumna Ramona Bordea shared her inspiring personal journey, while graduate Muna Al Ruqaishi reminded us that education is a privilege - one that sometimes requires little sleep, plenty of coffee, and the courage to keep believing in your dreams.

Other graduates reflected on how a group of strangers became lifelong friends, leaving everyone with one simple but powerful question:
"What if it goes right?"

To all our graduates: Congratulations! 💙

And to everyone dreaming about taking the next step:

This could be you.

👉 Learn more about the Vienna Executive MBA:
https://short.wu.ac.at/aa2s

25/09/2026

Digital Humanism: The Human Advantage in an AI-Driven World

How can we ensure that technology serves people, not the other way around?
Join the ENGAGE.ЕU Practitioner Program “Digital Humanism: The Human Advantage in an AI-Driven World” and explore the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities of AI-driven transformation. Across four interactive online sessions, participants will examine how human values, democratic principles, and accountability can remain at the heart of technological development. Through expert insights, practical cases, simulations, and discussions, the program will cover topics such as AI governance, ethics and compliance, data protection, copyright, transparency, inclusion, and sustainability.

Date: 19, 20, 23, and 24 November 2026

Time: 09:00-12:00

Format: Online

Application deadline: 5 November 2026

🤖 How can we ensure that technology serves people, not the other way around?

Join the ENGAGE.ЕU Practitioner Programme “Digital Humanism: The Human Advantage in an AI-Driven World” and explore the opportunities, risks and responsibilities of AI-driven transformation.

Across 4️⃣ interactive online sessions, participants will examine how human values, democratic principles and accountability can remain at the heart of technological development. Through expert insights, practical cases, simulations and discussions, the programme will cover topics such as AI governance, ethics and compliance, data protection, copyright, transparency, inclusion and sustainability. 👇

1️⃣ Day 1 — Human-Centered & Democratically Grounded

Date: 19 November 2026
Lecturer: Martin Giesswein

2️⃣ Day 2 — Tech-Augmentation with Human Accountability

Date: 20 November 2026
Lecturer: Sophie Martinetz

3️⃣ Day 3 — Transparency, Privacy & Rule of Law

Date: 23 November 2026
Lecturer: Antitsa Geneva

4️⃣ Day 4 — Fairness, Inclusion & Sustainability

Date: 24 November 2026
Lecturer: Dr. Ricardo Mejía

🔔 Application deadline: 5 November 2026

Designed for university members, professionals and Master’s-level participants, the programme is delivered entirely online and in English. No technical background is required.

➡️ Learn more here: https://www.engageuniversity.eu/digital-humanism-the-human-advantage-in-an-ai-driven-world/

25/09/2026

There's a thing that keeps many people from taking the next career step.

"It's just not the right time."

Sound familiar?

Maybe after this project.

Maybe when work gets less busy.

Maybe when you feel more ready.

But what if that moment never comes?

The truth is:

You rarely feel 100% ready before you make a big decision.

Confidence grows after you take the first step.

🎥 In this video, Ekaterina Levitskaia, alumna of the Vienna Executive MBA Strategic Project Management, shares why she believes there is no such thing as the perfect time for an MBA.

💭 So here's a question:

If you stopped waiting, what would your next step be?

Our Education Consultation Team is here to help you find the answer.

👉 Learn more about the Vienna Executive MBA Strategic Project Management:
https://lnkd.in/g8Zrdq4h

17/09/2026

Busy doesn't always mean productive. 👀

We answer emails.

Jump from meeting to meeting.

Reply to notifications.

Tick off tasks.

And somehow still end the day wondering:

"What did I actually accomplish?"

The problem often isn't how much we have to do.

It's how we spend our attention.

Productivity isn't about squeezing more into your day.

It's about focusing on what really matters, letting technology handle repetitive tasks, and knowing when a break will get you further than another hour at your desk.

✨ Swipe through our carousel for 5 productivity strategies that actually work.

👉 Learn more about boosting your productivity:
https://short.wu.ac.at/5gvj

14/09/2026

🥪🤖 Was haben Künstliche Intelligenz und ein Lunchbag gemeinsam?

Mehr, als Sie vielleicht denken.

Die Antwort erfahren Sie bei unserer nächsten Ausgabe von
„Mahlzeit! Die Mittagsstunde mit Mehrwert“.

Martin Giesswein und Stefan Böck sprechen darüber, wie KI Unternehmen schon heute ganz konkret unterstützen kann – ohne kompliziert zu sein.

Freuen Sie sich auf praktische Einblicke:

💡 Wie gelingt der Einstieg in KI – auch ohne technisches Vorwissen?

⚙️ Welche Anwendungen bringen Unternehmen heute echten Mehrwert?

🤝 Wie arbeiten Mensch und KI am besten zusammen?

Denn am Ende geht es nicht darum, möglichst viele KI-Tools zu kennen.
Sondern die richtigen für Ihre Herausforderungen zu finden.

📅 22. September 2026
🕧 12:30–13:15 Uhr (CET)
💻 Online via Zoom

🎟️ Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.

👉 Jetzt anmelden:
https://lnkd.in/eg7HSjsC

11/09/2026

Don't let the price decide before you do.

One of the biggest misconceptions about executive education?

That financing is impossible.

In reality, we offer a wide range of scholarships covering up to 30% of the tuition fee across many of our programs.

And here's what the scholarship committee looks for:

✨ Motivation to grow.

🚀 A willingness to contribute to the learning experience.

🤝 Professional experience, curiosity, and the ambition to make an impact.

Because scholarships aren't only about financial support.

They're about investing in people who will enrich the classroom - and make the most of the opportunity.

If you've been thinking about taking the next step, don't rule yourself out before you've explored your options.

👉 Learn more about our scholarships here:
https://short.wu.ac.at/92sb

10/09/2026

Finding the right executive education just got easier. ✨

We've redesigned our website to help you find the program that fits your goals - faster and more intuitively.

Here's what's new:

✨ A cleaner, more user-friendly experience

🧭 Easier navigation and redesigned program pages

🧮 A new tuition fee calculator, including early bird offers and discounts

🤖 Brainiac, our digital assistant, helping you find answers in seconds

Because taking the next step in your career should feel exciting -not overwhelming.

🎥 Take a look at what's new!

👉 Discover our new website:
https://short.wu.ac.at/mxpm