MBA an der Uni Graz - Executive Programs

Expand your skillset with our Executive Programs

Take advantage of knowledge that has a lasting impact, networking that makes lasting connections and success that you can build on. At a time when the market is constantly changing and new challenges are emerging every quarter, effective leadership requires more than just expertise in the traditional sense. The UNI for LIFE Executive Programs are specifically designed to support current and future leaders and managers in reaching the next level of their careers.

Developed by leading economists in consultation with successful management professionals, they offer a unique mix of theory education and application, as well as ideation and implementation. In short, they are designed to promote and inspire sustainable entrepreneurial excellence.

C-Level Executive MBA

START 03/2026

Master corporate management at the highest level. Cultivate valuable contacts with like-minded people, benefit from inspiring insights and broaden your horizons on a study trip. The CEOs of tomorrow elevate their skills by learning from the CEOs of today.

Professional MBA Marketing & Innovation

START 09/2025

Channel growth by utilizing creative strategies and forward-looking innovations. Get fact-based and in-depth knowledge to position yourself successfully in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Professional MBA Human Resource Management

START 09/2025

Shape the future of work through strategic human resource management. By applying sophisticated HR management methods, you can achieve sustainable business excellence.

Excellence as a matter of course

How can experienced managers develop their skills further? By constantly reviewing their actions, learning every day and exchanging ideas with the best in their field.

In the Executive Programs, you and other like-minded professionals who want to continue to educate themselves or further develop their leadership skills have the opportunity to learn from leading researchers and successful managers, benefit from their knowledge and experience and gain the tools to harness your full potential.

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Leadership redefined

Those in leadership positions today face many new challenges. The reality of the workplace is changing rapidly and digitalization is bringing new challenges.

Forward-looking managers develop skills for shaping a digital, sustainable future that is characterized by new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), utilizing the best possible tools to make responsible decisions and provide innovative answers to new questions.

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Value-based management

Discover a new dimension of value-oriented and sustainable corporate management for the digital future.

The Executive Programs offer the opportunity not only to increase corporate success, but also to set innovative standards. Acquire tools and knowledge to make groundbreaking decisions and actively shape the future. More decision-makers are needed worldwide who can see the bigger picture.

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Networks that matter

Expand your contacts with inspiring speakers from the world of academia and business and benefit from their experience and knowledge.

Study with other ambitious people who also want to take the next step in their career, expand your professional network and draw on the diverse experiences and perspectives of your peers.

Participants in the C-Level Executive MBA can also take advantage of the one-week international study trip to expand their network globally.

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Spotlight on practice

Speakers with years of practical experience can impart knowledge that has proven successful in the real world. Our practice-oriented approach ensures that you not only understand theoretical concepts but can also implement them effectively.

By exchanging ideas with like-minded people and through targeted discussions and application-oriented case studies, you will increase your expert knowledge and problem-solving skills, sharpen your management and leadership qualities and promote strategic and innovative thinking.

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Statements on the Executive Programs

Rector Riedler of the University of Graz on the Executive Programmes

Rector Mag. Dr. Peter Riedler

Rector of the University of Graz

»Continuing education at the highest level is a central concern of the University of Graz. With the Executive Programs, we are successfully building on our long tradition of high-quality continuing education programs. These programs are designed to equip those in leadership positions with state-of-the-art knowledge and the skills they need to be successful in a constantly changing professional environment. In this way, we are not only strengthening the connection between university and business through UNI for LIFE, but also promoting academic excellence with high practical relevance.«

Markus Fallenböck on the Executive Programmes of the University of Graz

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Fallenböck, LL.M.

Vice rector for Human Resources and Digitalisation, University of Graz

»The Executive Programs are specifically tailored to the needs of managers in the private sector, public administration and NGOs. They are designed to actively promote participants to take the next professional step and prepare them for their challenging management careers. Practical and innovative learning methods ensure that graduates can successfully implement the skills they have acquired in real-world scenarios.«

Herbert Beiglböck on the Executive Programmes of the University of Graz

Mag. Herbert Beiglböck

Chair of the University Council, University of Graz

»The University of Graz strives for excellence not only in research and teaching, but also in continuing education. We always aim to offer a high-quality and future-oriented range of courses in a society in which lifelong learning has become the norm. Thanks to top lecturers from academia and business, the MBA programs empower future leaders to develop business and management skills at the highest level. This way, we make a significant contribution to strengthening corporate competitiveness and increasing the profile of Styria as a business location.«

Gerhard Fabisch on the Executive Programmes at the University of Graz

Dr. Gerhard Fabisch

CEO, Steiermärkische Sparkasse

»To a large extent, the success of companies hinges on the commitment and know-how of their employees. Therefore, continuous training is an absolute necessity, especially in times of technological progress, digitalization, globalization and rapid change. Qualifications are becoming a decisive competitive factor for Europe ‒ and of course also for Styria; this makes the high-quality MBA programs offered at the University of Graz all the more important.«

Mag. Klaus Scheitegel

CEO, Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung AG

»The University of Graz MBA programs provide motivated employees with an excellent opportunity to further develop their management skills based on the latest academic insights, to align their new knowledge to the challenges facing companies and to create innovative solutions. Current and future-relevant content ‒ top speakers from academia and business ‒ an excellent place to study!«

Stephan Witzel, UNI for LIFE on the Executive Programmes at the University of Graz

Mag. Stephan Witzel

Managing director, UNI for LIFE

»With the Executive Programs, we at UNI for LIFE ‒ in close cooperation with the University of Graz ‒ are writing a new chapter in university continuing education at a master’s degree level. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Then apply for these practical and academically well-founded programs!«

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C-Level Executive MBA

Professional MBA Marketing & Innovation

Professional MBA Human Resource Management

Excellence as a matter of course

Leadership redefined

Value-based management

Networks that matter

Spotlight on practice

Rector Mag. Dr. Peter Riedler

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Fallenböck, LL.M.

Mag. Herbert Beiglböck

Dr. Gerhard Fabisch

Mag. Klaus Scheitegel

Mag. Stephan Witzel

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