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The prosperity of society comes from innovation – new products, new services, new business models, new processes, and new combinations. You can drive that change with strategies, methods, insights, practical skills, cases, and the right network – all of which the Executive MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides.

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Overview

For organizations in all forms and sizes, including start-ups, SME, multinationals, NPO, and NGO, innovation has become the number one competitive factor. However, innovation does not happen out of the blue. It is driven by individuals who spot innovation opportunities earlier than others, recognize the big picture, and develop the opportunity with passion and the right tools. You can drive that change with strategies, methods, insights, practical skills, cases, and the right network – all of which the Executive MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides.

Hands-on approach

Theory and practice need to go hand in hand; our carefully selected academic lecturers from technical universities such as RWTH Aachen University or École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, and other top universities therefore accompany expert practitioners in the classroom.In every module, start-ups, VCs, top managers or other experts from the entrepreneurship ecosystem provide best practices, example cases, and feedback. We also sharpen the participants' entrepreneurial skills such as pitching, storytelling, and negotiating.

Accreditation

  • AACSB
  • EQUIS
  • AMBA

Programme Structure

Specialization Courses include:

  • The E&I-Bootcamp – Starting-up Your Entrepreneurship and Innovation Journey
  • Sources of Innovation – Where to Find Cutting-edge Business Opportunities
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership – Getting Serious about Your Project
  • Marketing of Innovation – Getting a Deep Understanding of the Customer
  • Strategy of Innovation – How to Turn Invention into a Business Model
  • Organization of Innovation – Smart and Agile Coordination
  • Financing of Innovation – How to Finance Your Venture - Rich or King, Have You Decided Yet?

General Management Courses include:

  • Managing People
  • Managing Organizations
  • Leadership
  • Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Competitive Analysis & Strategy
  • Controlling
  • Data Analysis & Decision Making
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Global Markets
  • Information Systems Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Operations Management

Audience

  • Entrepreneurs, executives and high-potentials with a focus on innovation, strategy, and R&D
  • Individuals with an engineering, science, IT, management, or other academic background
  • People who sense a need for a systematic management education to realize their ultimate career goals

Lecturers

The faculty comprises some of the finest business minds in the world, drawn from an expert pool from WU Vienna, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), RWTH Aachen Univerity, and other prestigious partner universities around the globe. The faculty members bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to all facets of business. and share a passion for knowledge development.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 18 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

80 ECTS

Delivered

Blended
  • Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at WU Executive Academy and/or in Austria, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree (Bachelor 180 ECTS or equivalent) from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate work experience
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

Work experience

Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate work experience

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    26133 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 39200 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.
  • National

    26133 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 39200 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

As one of the leading providers of executive education in Europe, the WU Executive Academy supports high potentials and managers to meet their educational goals by offering financing for its executive education programs. These include early bird discounts and partial scholarships. Please get in touch with us for further details.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Executive MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria
Merit-based Need-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 EUR
Deadline
14 Mar 2025
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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