MBA How to apply Vienna Campus

How to apply
Webster’s MBA program is designed
for people with various academic
backgrounds
who wish to develop
Vienna Campus
Become a Global Leader
4 Continents
8 Countries
60 Cities
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The American University
with a Global Perspective
The first institution to offer
an accredited MBA program
in Austria
MBA
Master of Business Administration
How to apply
Webster’s MBA program is designed
for people with various academic
backgrounds who wish to develop
Become
a Global
Leader
At Webster University Vienna, ingenuity,
innovation and success are everywhere.
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA)
program provides an outstanding educational
experience for a select and internationally diverse
group of qualified applicants. It is specifically
designed for you, for people on a fast track to
success.
Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA,
Webster expanded into Europe in 1978, opening
its largest campus outside the United States
in Vienna, Austria, in 1981. Webster became
the first institution to offer an accredited
MBA program in Austria in 1985.
As well as offering a flexible, American-style
education, with the possibility to study on four
continents, we also personalize your educational
experience with maximum class sizes of 20 and an
average class size of 15. At Webster Vienna
you will increase your leadership potential
and enhance your career prospects in a researchintensive learning environment, which will
stimulate your intellectual growth and
challenge your way of thinking.
We are very proud that Webster Vienna has been
accepted as a member of the “Microeconomics
of Competitiveness” network created by Professor
Michael E. Porter at Harvard Business School.
This cooperation enables us to teach an important
topic like competitiveness at the quality level
of such a distinguished educational leader.
What we hope to do at Webster is to provide
you with the tools that will help you succeed,
not just today and tomorrow – but throughout
your lifetime.
You are about to embark on a very important
decision, namely which university you will attend
for your MBA studies. I hope that the information
you find in this brochure will make that decision
easier and that I have the chance to meet you
personally here on campus!
Dr. Arthur Hirsh
D I R E CTO R
W E B ST E R U N I V E R S I T Y V I E N N A
Why
an MBA?
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Acquire the knowledge and drive to
realize your dreams and goals
Embark on an exciting journey
in your professional life
Increase your confidence and
become a business leader
Stay competitive in today’s
tough job market
Start a new career the perfect way
or improve your career prospects
Dipl. Ing. Thomas
Hintze
CHAIRMAN OF WEBSTER
UNIVERSITY VIENNA’S
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY
BOARD AND MANAGING
DIRECTOR OF UPC
»Webster University Vienna
offers a unique experience: an
American-style education with small
interactive classes of international
students, combined with the benefits
of studying in the city with the best
quality of life in the world and the
region’s main business hub. The MBA
program equips students to thrive in
an increasingly diverse and dynamic
world by improving their leadership
capabilities and has opened the
doors to prestigious companies and
organizations for Webster alumni
worldwide. I’m proud to have witnessed Webster’s growth and expansion over recent years: relocating to
the stunning Palais Wenkheim, which
is close to Vienna’s historic city
center and offers 50 percent more
space than the current property, will
reinforce Webster’s commitment to
providing academic and operational
excellence.«
How an MBA
Can Help Your
Career
Why Choose
Webster
University
Vienna?
85% reported that their graduate
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81% were empowered to be in
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Be associated with a recognized brand
for leadership and management training.
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Acquire an education combining the
latest academic insights with experience
gained in the field from top faculty.
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Interact with people from a variety of
industries and cultural backgrounds and
take advantage of the unique educational
opportunities offered by this diversity.
management education gave them
a competitive advantage in the job market.
control of their employment outcomes.
77% felt their education introduced
them to new career opportunities.
Source: 2013, Global Management Education Graduate Survey,
Graduate Management Admission Council
Dr. Maria
Madlberger
SENIOR RESEARCH
PROFESSOR, WEBSTER
UNIVERSITY VIENNA.
HEAD OF THE
RESEARCH REVIEW
AND PROMOTIONS
COMMITTEE (RRPC)
»Webster University Vienna offers
a unique education by bringing
together the best of different university philosophies. Besides gaining
expertise in their respective fields of
study, students perfect their English
language skills, learn autonomous
problem-solving, team work, leadership, and cross-cultural issues,
and are actively involved in scholarly
research. The double accreditation
of Webster University Vienna makes
all Webster degrees acknowledged
in Austria and the United States of
America. The blend of all these features creates distinctive advantages
for all Webster graduates.«
Receive an original American MBA degree
that is accredited in both the United States
and Austria at the only American University
in Austria.
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Reap the benefits from our interdisciplinary
approach and American style of education.
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Become adept at prioritizing, motivating,
excelling in teamwork and leading others.
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Gain indispensable skills and knowledge
to help you present yourself and your ideas
and findings convincingly.
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Webster University was the first institution
to offer an accredited MBA program in
Austria in 1985.
Gernot
Mittendorfer
M BA ‘96
CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER AND MEMBER
OF THE MANAGEMENT
BOARD AT ERSTE
GROUP BANK AG
»I studied at Webster University
while at the same time working in
a Commercial Center of Erste Bank
– thus was able to contribute my
know how in the classroom as well
as use newly acquired knowledge in
my day to day work. Studying in an
international environment, both
faculty as well as fellow students,
was a valuable experience and
proved even more precious once I
started to move within Erste Bank
group where I am constantly exposed
to working with colleagues from
different cultures and backgrounds.«
52% have received promotions
due to their education.
82% are satisfied with their careers.
81% use the skills and knowledge gained
at Webster in their current positions.
73% say that their studies at Webster
prepared them to relate well to people
of different races, nations and religions.
Source: Webster University, Vienna, Graduate Alumni Survey 2012
Key Takeaways
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Superior leadership and
management skills
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Enhanced analytical and
critical thinking skills
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Increased proficiency at identifying
key issues and proposing solutions
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Heightened capacity to integrate
functional areas into a unified plan
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Ability to drive innovation
and change
2012 Webster Alumni
Symposium at Palais
Eschenbach, Vienna,
discussing “Corporate
Social Responsibility”.
History
and Mission
At Webster University,
the education is American
and your campus is the world
Founded in the United States in 1915, Webster
University is an American university with a
global perspective, which has grown to a network
of campuses in 4 continents, 8 countries and
60 cities. The university focuses on excellence in
teaching, the joining of theory and practice, small
class sizes, and educating students to be lifelong
independent learners prepared to participate in an
increasingly international society. Webster Vienna
was founded in 1981 at the invitation of the mayor
of Vienna. In 2001, it was one of the first private
universities to earn Austrian accreditation under
the new private university accreditation law.
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Webster University, a worldwide institution,
ensures high quality learning experiences
that transform students for global citizenship
and individual excellence.
A Flexible Approach
Enjoy the unique flexibility that Webster
offers. Pace your studies according to your
personal and professional needs.
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Full-time or part-time studies
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Take a term off if necessary
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Online courses available
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Access a unique network of international
campuses in the United States, Europe,
Asia and Africa.
Personal Attention
Webster’s small class sizes and
dedicated instructors allow for
interaction with your professors and
interesting discussions in the classroom:
91% of our students agree
that the instructors encouraged discussions
and responded to questions
Dr. Arno
Haslberger
PROFESSOR, WEBSTER
UNIVERSITY VIENNA
»One of Webster University Vienna’s
particular strengths is its international flair. We have students and faculty
from dozens of nations working
together. There are always at least
seven or eight different nationalities
represented in every course I teach,
which provides for rich discussions
drawing on different views and
perspectives. Webster’s cosmopolitanism also builds international
understanding. By getting to the
bottom of different views through
open and frank dialogue, you broaden the outlook of all participants.
Sometimes students from countries
that suffer tensions and have
conflicts attend the same class.
More often than not these students
come out with a better understanding of each other’s point of view,
making them natural ambassadors
for better international understanding and a more integrated world.«
82% students state that the
instructors are accessible outside
of class
Source: Webster University, Teacher Evaluation Form, 2012/2013
An MBA Class at a Glance
85% international students
20 maximum students per class
48% Female 52% Male
Program
Description
The MBA Program
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
program provides training in business for students
interested in understanding the working nature
of business in a competitive environment. Courses
in the MBA program integrate information
and theories from various disciplines, including
accounting, economics, finance, marketing,
production operations, and strategic management.
The objective of this program is to develop
students into broadly educated business managers
and executives who understand the nature of
business as a whole, with the tools and techniques
applicable to a wide variety of business situations.
Hugh
Ripps, MA
ADJUNCT FACULTY,
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
VIENNA.
FORMER DIRECTOR,
GLOBAL SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT CENTER,
THE COCA-COLA
COMPANY
»After retiring from the Coca-Cola
Company, I agreed to teach at
Webster because of my belief in
what it represents. That is, an
opportunity to study at an American
University that is accredited in both
Austria and America, to conduct
classes in English, to provide
students with the possibility to study
abroad, and most importantly to
provide MBA students with the ability
to learn from professors who were
working or had worked in the
business world. It also provides the
professor with an opportunity to
teach in a diverse environment with
students from many different
countries. This is also an advantage
for the students as it provides
viewpoints and realities that they
would not be exposed to elsewhere.
Also, I have found that, like myself,
Vienna‘s faculty members are
committed to the highest standards
of teaching, incorporating crucial
theoretical knowledge with real
world practice and hands-on
application.«
The capstone for the MBA program gives students
the chance to bring together all of the theories,
skills, and tools studied during the program and
integrate them into a learning experience that
highlights the nature of competition and the
kind of strategic maneuvering required to achieve
success. Additionally, the MBA core curriculum
is aligned with the content areas that are specified
for the new Certified MBA (CMBA) examination.
In addition to the General MBA students
can add an emphasis area of:
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Finance
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Relations
Marketing
M EE T I N G
TIMES
STA R T I N G
P O I N TS
MONTHS
TO C O M P LE T E
WO R K
E X P ER I EN C E
8 times, weekdays, over 8 weeks,
6 – 10 pm, plus exam
2 times per year
12 to 27
(full-time or part-time)
2 years
are preferred
Cooperation
with Harvard Business School
Webster University Vienna cooperates with
Professor Michael Porter and the Institute for
Strategy and Competition at Harvard Business
School. As part of our affiliation, we offer the
Microeconomics of Competitiveness course
which is also regularly taught at Harvard
Business School and Harvard John F.
Kennedy School of Government.
Program
Curriculum
Core Courses
Elective Courses
MARKETING
MRKT 5000
Examine the character and importance
of the marketing process, its essential
functions, and the institutions exercising
these functions. Course content focuses
on the major policies that underlie the
activities of marketing institutions and
the social, economic, and political
implications of such policies.
ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOR
The MBA degree requires completion
of 30 credit hours of the MBA core curriculum
and 6 credit hours of electives.
The 10 required core courses
in the MBA program:
MRKT 5000
MNGT 5590
MNGT 5990
FINC 5000
FINC 5880
BUSN 5760
BUSN 6070
BUSN 6110
BUSN 6120
BUSN 6200
Marketing
Organizational Behavior
Corporate Responsibility & Society
Finance
Advanced Corporate Finance
Applied Business Statistics
Management Accounting
Operations and Project Management
Managerial Economics
Strategy and Competition
OPERATIONS AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BUSN 6110
ADVANCED
CORPORATE FINANCE
MNGT 5590
FINC 5880
Introduction to many of the basic principles of human behavior that effective
managers use when managing individuals and groups in organizations. These
include theories relating to individual
differences in abilities and attitudes,
attribution, motivation, group dynamics,
power and politics, leadership, conflict
resolution, organizational culture, and
organizational structure and design.
Learn about capital budgeting, cost of
funds, and capital structure and valuation. Selected topics that may be covered
are leasing, mergers, takeovers, business
failure, reorganization, and liquidation.
A combination of problem-solving and
case study methodologies is used to
illustrate theories and techniques helpful
in financial analysis and planning.
Prerequisite: FINC 5000
CORPORATE
RESPONSIBILITY & SOCIETY
APPLIED BUSINESS
STATISTICS
MNGT 5990
BUSN 5760
Evaluate the role of business in society
and the demands managers face in
maintaining moral integrity while fulfilling
their obligations as agents of organizations and firms. Special emphasis is
placed on ethical issues confronted by
middle managers.
Examine the application of statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and
regression analysis in business decision
making. The course should focus on
the utilization of statistical methods
as applied to business problems and
operations.
BUSN 5620
Accounting Theory and Practice
Current Economic Analysis
Elective Courses:
In addition to the core courses,
students can take two or more electives:
BUSN 6140 Business Research Analysis
BUSN 6250 Master Thesis
BUSN 5680 Microeconomics of Competitiveness
OR OTHER COURSES from the graduate business,
management or international relations
course offerings. For course descriptions,
please visit WEBSTER. AC. AT
BUSN 6140
Examine the application of the tools and
methods of research to management
problems. The course focuses on the
nature of research; the use of research
in decision making; decision making;
research concepts and methods for the
collection, analysis, and interpretation
of data from surveys, experiments, and
observational studies; and the evaluation, use and presentation of research
findings. The completion of a substantial
research paper will also be required.
MASTER THESIS
MANAGERIAL
ECONOMICS
BUSN 6120
Examine the application of microeconomics theory as applied to the managers’ responsibilities within the organization. This course should emphasize the
quantitative and qualitative application of
economic principles to business analysis.
Prerequisites: BUSN 5620 and BUSN 5760
BUSN 6250
Complete a thesis project under the
supervision of faculty members. The
thesis option is recommended for those
considering graduate study at the doctoral level. For many doctoral programs, a
completed master’s thesis is an
admissions requirement.
MICROECONOMICS OF
COMPETITIVENESS
BUSN 5680
Prerequisites:
BUSN 5600
Focus on the major managerial issues
in manufacturing management and the
tools that can be used to manage them.
The major operations management
issues are quality management and
control, capacity management, plant
location, layout and design, production
planning and scheduling, supply chain
management, and inventory management. The analytical tools covered
include queuing theory, statistical
quality control, linear programming,
and learning curves.
Prerequisite: BUSN 5760
BUSINESS RESEARCH
ANALYSIS
FINANCE
FINC 5000
Examine the general nature of financial
management, the American financial
system, taxes, and the major financial decisions of corporations. Specific attention
is given to present value and capital budgeting; risk and asset pricing; financial
analysis and forecasting; financial decisions and market efficiency; and capital
structure. Problem-solving methodology
is used to illustrate the theories and tools
in financial decision-making.
Prerequisites: BUSN 5600 , BUSN 5760
MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTING
BUSN 6070
Examine advanced topics in management accounting as these relate to
management information needs for
planning, control, and decision making.
Topics include interpretation of standard
cost variances; application of quantitative techniques; evaluation of divisional
performance; activity-based costing;
and the behavioral impact of accounting
systems.
Prerequisites: BUSN 5600 , BUSN 5760
STRATEGY AND
COMPETITION
BUSN 6200
Examine the conceptual and practical
aspects of business policies and policy
decision making by utilizing all the
concepts, theories, and tools that were
presented in the previous courses.
The student should be able to analyze
and recommend a comprehensive and
workable approach to the situation.
The course should cover current
business issues and developments.
Prerequisites: completion of all other
required courses in the MBA.
Microeconomics of Competitiveness
(MOC) was created at Harvard University
in a multiyear development effort by
Professor Michael E. Porter and the
staff and affiliates of the Institute for
Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard
Business School. The course examines
both developing and advanced economies, and addresses competitiveness
at the level of nations, states or cities
within nations, clusters, and groups of
neighboring countries. A major theme of
the course is that competitiveness and
economic development are affected
by policies at all these levels.
Reach
Your Goals
Get
Connected
We support you
from start to finish
Today’s successful students
are tomorrow’s successful alumni
Throughout your studies Webster will support
you and your development. From day one, your
personal Academic Advisor will guide you
through your program and registration process.
To boost your career, our Career Development
Center provides individual career coaching
as well as guest lectures and career workshops.
During your studies, our Writing Center can
help you develop your arguments and style
for your papers.
Mag. Thomas
Klenner
HEAD OF GROUP
LARGE CORPORATES
INTERNATIONAL,
ERSTE GROUP BANK AG
Other support functions available are the Finance
Office for recommendations on how to finance
your degree, the Student Affairs Office to help
you with practical aspects of moving to Vienna,
the Library, the Counseling and Psychological
Testing Services, etc. Everything we do is to help
ensure your future success as one of our students
and future graduates.
Julia
Reynolds
M BA ‘12
PHD STUDENT
IN FINANCE
The Alumni Association
organizes several networking opportunities
each year.
Kathy Mazzarella,
President and CEO of
Graybar, a Fortune 500
company, giving a guest
lecture at the Vienna
campus. Ms Mazzarella
is a Webster St. Louis
MBA Alumna.
Left: Benjamin Ola.
Akande, PhD, Dean,
Walker School of
Business & Technology.
Right: Dr. Arthur Hirsh,
Director Webster
University Vienna
Would you like to have access to thousands of
successful and professional alumni worldwide?
Our alumni will connect with you, exchange
experiences and motivate you to reach your goals.
»My experience with Webster graduates is that they are strong, intercultural team players with sound
English and presentation skills.
They are highly professional in
their job and do not take everything
as given but think critically. This
is exactly what we need at Erste
Group. Our business is complex and
geographically spread, hence we
need people who can satisfy these
demands. It seems that Webster
students have just the right set of
skills to support Erste in servicing
its customers properly and reaching
its goals as a successful financial
institution in our region.«
»As an alumna of the MBA program
at Webster University Vienna,
I received a well-rounded and handson education in business and finance.
The curriculum encouraged us to look
at real-world events with a discerning
and analytical eye, often through indepth projects and interactions with
the business community. Webster’s
small class sizes led to meaningful
interaction with faculty and lively discussions with colleagues. The flexibility
of the program allowed me to add
an emphasis in Finance along with
my MBA, which proved invaluable
in my decision to pursue a PhD
in Finance.«
The Webster Alumni Association has been
connecting graduates to one another and to their
alma mater since 1923. There are over 157,000
Webster alumni worldwide. The Vienna Chapter
of the Alumni Association was established in
2005 and has more than 2,500 members already.
It is organized by a group of highly involved
individuals and alumni. They seek to help
alumni worldwide to stay in touch with each
other and the University. They provide alumni
with professional and social networking
opportunities, and bring alumni together
with current students and faculty members.
Jason
Emmons
PARTNER, DELOITTE
»Webster University is a one stop
shop for our global recruiting needs.
Whether it’s helping us identify
interns locally or sourcing open
staffing needs in different continents,
Webster is ready with globally
focused students unafraid to get
out of their comfort zone. I’ve worked
with the students one on one and
found out they are hungry for the
challenges facing global businesses
with steep competition. Fearless,
hungry, and multi-lingual, Webster
students bring us what we need in
today’s war for talent. I’m glad knowing we can turn to Webster
for resources.«
Stefano Cantini, MA
M A N AG I N G D I R E CTO R ,
K A R BA PAC K
P R E S I D E NT, V I E N N A C H A PT E R
O F T H E W E B ST E R A LU M N I
AS S O C I AT I O N
»It has always been a pleasure to follow up on the
values and ties created during my studies at Webster
through the Vienna Chapter of the Alumni Association,
which creates an environment in which Alumni from a
variety of professional backgrounds can meet for informal gatherings, professional advancement,
cultural enrichment, guest lectures and much more.
Alumni are stakeholders in the Webster project!«
Karim
Taga, PhD
M BA ‘93
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
ARTHUR D. LITTLE
AUSTRIA GMBH
»With a PhD in Chemistry and an executive position, I wanted to broaden
my education. An MBA at Webster
University prepared me for business
life in two ways. Firstly, through the
program’s quality content and the
close connection of the assignments
with real-life business. Secondly,
the global environment enabled me
to create a network of friends from
around the world, many of whom
I still meet in a business environment, exchanging views and market
intelligence. Webster also offers
flexibility: I was able to complete my
MBA part-time in the evenings and
on weekends.«
Our Accreditations
and Recognitions
Dr. Martin
Spatz
M BA ‘03
GENERAL MANAGER,
RATIOPHARM
ARZNEIMITTEL
VERTRIEBS-GMBH
»I have a PhD in Biotechnology and
was employed in R&D at a pharmaceutical company when I enrolled in
Webster’s MBA Program. Webster
attracted me due to its dual Austrian
and American accreditation along
with the American style of MBA
curriculum and international faculty.
With its flexible class scheduling
I could successfully coordinate work
and family life with study. Coming
from a scientific/technological
background, Webster provided me
with totally new insights that have
changed my life. Having both an
economic and scientific education
has given me an enormous advantage in today’s professional world.
Webster’s MBA developed me personally by assisting me to be a more
open-minded and liberal person,
I still reap enormous benefits from
my MBA in my current position.«
◊ Webster University is accredited in the United
States by the Higher Learning Commission.
The accreditation, which was first awarded in 1925,
includes undergraduate and graduate levels at all locations worldwide where the University offers programs.
◊ Webster University Vienna (Privatuniversität) has
been accredited by the Austrian Federal Ministry of
Science and Research (bm:wf) as an Austrian Private
University since 2001.
◊ Webster’s Business and Management programs
are accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
◊ Webster University is a member of the European
Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
and the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB).
◊ Webster University Vienna is an Affiliated University of Professor Michael Porter’s Microeconomics of
Competitiveness Network at the Institute for Strategy
and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School.
◊ Webster University Vienna is the first and only
university in Austria to be recognized by the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.
◊ Webster University Vienna is the first and only
University in Austria to be recognized by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
(ICAEW) as a Partner in Learning.
◊ Outstanding Webster business students can join
Delta Mu Delta, an international honor society that
recognizes academic excellence in business administration programs at Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredited schools.
◊ Webster University is the only Tier 1, private,
non-profit university with campus locations around
the world including metropolitan, military, online and
corporate, as well as American-style traditional
campuses in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
◊ Webster’s Study Abroad programs rank in the top
two percent of the 1,600 colleges and universities
surveyed in the 2012 edition of U.S. News & World
Report’s America’s Best Colleges and universities.
◊ Webster University continuously ranks in the top
tier of the Midwest region of the U.S. News and World
report college and university rankings.
How Your
Studies Begin
Webster’s MBA program is
designed for people with various
academic backgrounds who wish
to develop their management
and leadership skills
Dr. Peter
Harold
CEO AND CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS,
HYPO NOE GROUP
You will start your studies with foundation courses
that will give you a broad and thorough general
knowledge about business. After this you have
the option of continuing your studies at a more
in-depth level with an emphasis.
Students who have earned a Bachelor’s degree from
a regionally accredited four-year college or university are eligible to apply for admission to Webster
University’s graduate programs.
Admission Requirements:
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Minimum Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL):
PBT 575, IBT 89 (or IELTS 6.5)
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Official certified English translations
of all university transcripts including
graduation date
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A minimum of two years’
work experience is preferred
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited educational institution
recognized by Webster University and meet
all program admission standards.
»When I chose Webster University,
I had just finished my studies at the
Vienna School of Economics and
realized that I wanted more of an
international focus, a global perspective. My Webster MBA has helped me
to interact with other nationalities and
cultures, which is really important in
your business life later on. By changing
my mindset, the MBA has enabled me
to work internationally, which is something I had always dreamed about.
My international career path and background have also helped me to reach
a CEO position.The general MBA gives
you a good foundation basis for overall
business activities. At the same time, it
is crucial to know what you want to do
after graduation. Nowadays the MBA
has become a degree obtainable from
a number of universities so students
should pay special attention to the
quality of the institution they apply to.
In that respect, students who want a
unique international setup and handson experience will find Webster to be
just the right place for their studies.«
How to Apply:
Applications are completed online at webster.
ac.at. Your acceptance to Webster entitles you
to attend any of our worldwide campus locations
throughout your studies.
If you are enrolled at another accredited
institution, course credits are generally
transferrable, but you are advised to
confirm this in advance.
Scholarships of up to 50% of the tuition
are awarded. Detailed information at
webster.ac.at
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Submit an online application
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Two letters of recommendation
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800 word motivational essay
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Copy of the biographical page
of your passport
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Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Study in
the Best City
in the World
Vienna blends old traditions
and modern lifestyles in endless
and fascinating ways
TOP CITY in the World for
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Quality of life
»Mercer 2012 index«
for the fourth consecutive year
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Prosperity
»State of the World’s Cities 2012/2013«
by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
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Innovation
»Innovation Cities Global Index 2012-2013«
by the Australian innovation agency 2thinknow
City of Business and Culture
Located in the heart of Europe with easy access
to many major European cities, there are many
advantages to studying business in Vienna.
Bordered by eight countries, Austria has historically been a crossroads for the great economic
and cultural regions of Europe. Vienna today is
one of the most popular venues in the world for
superpower summits, organizational congresses,
and business meetings. Many international
companies, such as Coca-Cola, Hewlett Packard,
Samsung, Nokia, and Borealis, to name a few,
have chosen Vienna as their headquarters in
Europe. Vienna is also a European headquarters
of the United Nations and the host city for
international organizations such as the IAEA,
UNIDO, CTBTO, OSCE and OPEC.
Austria is a highly developed industrialized
country with a significant service sector. It is
one of the most prosperous and stable EU member
states, and boasts a low unemployment rate.
Webster Vienna regularly hosts guest lectures
and networking events with high-ranking professionals from international organizations and the
business world. Many of our adjunct professors
also come from these organizations and businesses,
bringing real life experience into the classroom.
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Prime business location
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Close to growth markets
in Central and Eastern Europe
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Home to over 150 leading international
businesses and organizations
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World’s most popular conference city
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Economically and politically stable
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Research and technology-friendly climate
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Maximum 3-hour flight
to any European capital
Europe’s Cultural Capital
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15,000+ classical musical events
every year
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100+ museums
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70,000 theater and concert seats
Palais
Wenkheim
A new site for academic
and operational excellence
Webster University will relocate to the historic
Palais Wenkheim in Fall 2014. The building is
conveniently located close to Schwedenplatz,
just a few steps away from the historic city center.
Built in 1826, the neoclassical building features
tremendous architectural detailing, both interior
and exterior. Renovations made to the approximately 5,000 m2 structure in 1989 include a
dramatic glass-roofed, five-story atrium with space
that can accommodate gatherings of up to 300
people.
Palais Wenkheim will be transformed into a space
that supports Webster University’s commitment
to providing academic and operational excellence.
»This unique new location will improve
our ability to advance the work of our
faculty and staff and to meet the needs
of the exceptional students who study
at this location.«
D R . E L I Z A B ET H ( B ET H ) J. ST R O B L E
P R E S I D E NT, W E B ST E R U N I V E R S I T Y
»The new location epitomizes Webster University’s
creative approach to education, which brings past,
present and future together. A historic building in
the historic downtown of Vienna that hosts a truly
global university sends an unequivocal message
about the future of higher education.«
D R . J U L I A N Z . S C H U ST E R , W E B ST E R U N I V E R S I T Y P R OVO ST,
S E N I O R V I C E P R E S I D E NT A N D C H I E F O P E R AT I N G O F F I C E R
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Schottenring
Vienna Campus
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Nestroyplatz
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Schottentor
Universität
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Schwedenplatz
Rathaus
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Herrengasse
CITY CENTER
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Stephansplatz
Lerchenfelderstraße
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Landstraße
Wien Mitte
City-Air Terminal
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Volkstheater
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MuseumsU quartier
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Stadtpark
Explore
Develop
Grow
Experience
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
program was created in the United States in the
early 1900s to educate future managers and leaders
for modern corporations. Because of constant
changes and updates to the MBA program, it
continues to be a stepping stone to take careers to
the next level.
Become
a Global Leader
Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA,
Webster opened its largest international campus in
Vienna, Austria, more than 30 years ago. We were
the first institution to offer an accredited MBA
program in Austria in 1985.
At Webster University in Vienna, we offer you:
• The original MBA in an American-style education
• Committed professors and instructors
• Small classes
• Study abroad opportunities on four continents
We are very proud that Webster Vienna has been
accepted as a member of the “Microeconomics of
Competitiveness” network created by Professor
Michael E. Porter at Harvard Business School.
This cooperation enables us to teach an important
topic like competitiveness at the quality level of
such a distinguished educational leader. As an
MBA student you will have the choice to benefit
from a dedicated course that we offer teaching
Prof. Porter’s signature course.
Our faculty members are an inspiring mix of
research-driven and well-educated practitioners
that are committed to delivering a rigorous and
relevant learning experience. They assure that your
MBA experience is a rewarding one that prepares
you for success in your chosen future career.
Enjoy Webster’s real-world approach to learning
through this unique educational opportunity!
Dr. Christopher Kummer, MBA Director at
Webster University, Vienna
Vienna Campus
How to apply
Webster’s MBA program is designed
for people with various academic
backgrounds who wish to develop
Webster University Vienna
Private University
Berchtoldgasse 1
1220 Vienna, Austria
Tel: +43 1 269 9293-0
info@webster.ac.at
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