Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Program Starts: May 19, 2025
Program Ends: May 30, 2025
Location(s)
Austria
Vienna
Overview
Details
Academic Program
The academic program, organized by Prof. Christopher Lettl, head of WU's Institute for Strategy, Technology, and Organization, along with Dr. Sonja Sperber and Dr. Alessio Delpero, combines lectures, case studies, discussions, exercises, and group work with a strong focus on practical, project-based learning. Students will tackle real-life innovation challenges, exploring topics such as sustainability innovation, human roles in new technologies, and innovation ecosystems. Over two weeks, participants will gain the skills to adapt to and lead positive change in a rapidly evolving world.
For more information on the academic program, please refer to the course outline (will be uploaded soon).
Social Program
For international students the program includes sightseeing & cultural activities, ranging from a Vienna city tour to a daytrip outside of Vienna, as well as social events. The aim is to give visiting students a taste of Austrian and European culture while at the same time providing opportunities for networking and socializing.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Application (for students from partner universities)
Application requirements:
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Current enrollment in a Master's/MBA program with a focus on business administration
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Excellent English language skills
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Official nomination for the program by the home institution (WU partner university)
Application procedure:
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To apply for this program please contact the International Programs/Exchange Coordinator at your home institution. We kindly ask you to note that the program has a limited number of spots and is therefore only open to students from selected partner institutions.
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Upon nomination by the home university, students will receive a link to an online application form from WU's International Office where students will be asked to provide their personal details as well as upload all necessary supporting documents (CV and transcript of records).
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The nomination deadline for partner institutions is February 28, 2025.
Dates
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Program starts:
May 19, 2025
Program ends:
May 30, 2025
Program Starts: May 19, 2025
Program Ends: May 30, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Program fee
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This program is run on an exchange basis, i.e. students do not pay tuition fees, but rather a program fee for the services offered to international participants in the program.
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Program fee: 740€
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Accommodation is not included in the program fee. To give students the flexibility of choice, students book the accommodation on their own. WU provides accommodation suggestions but students are not bound to these options.
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Please note the following cancellation policy:
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If students cancel their participation until April 15, 2025, the International Office reserves the right to withhold a service fee of € 250.
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If students cancel their participation after April 15, 2025, the International Office will not refund any portion of the program fee.
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Services covered by program fee
Course:
- Business course with an international perspective
- Course materials
- Company visits and expert talks
- WiFi on campus
- Internet access on campus, use of WU's library, PC-rooms, eLearning services, and language resource center
- Participation certificate and grade transcript
Transport
- Public transportation ticket within Vienna for the whole program duration
Selected cultural and social events such as:
- Opening and closing event
- Intercultural evening
- Vienna city tour
Please note that accommodation is not included in the total fees. WU provides accommodation suggestions, but students are not bound to these options.
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