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FAU WiSo Executive School – Executive Education at the Highest Level for Over 20 Years

In a rapidly evolving working world shaped by digitalization, AI, and sustainability, lifelong learning is becoming increasingly essential. To stay professionally relevant, individuals need up-to-date knowledge, new skills – and access to high-quality executive education opportunities.

The FAU WiSo Executive School, part of the School of Business, Economics and Society (WiSo) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), has been supporting professionals and executives in their career development for over 20 years. Academic excellence meets practical relevance – for those who want to take their next career step in a targeted and flexible way.

“For us, part-time executive education is part of the lived Third Mission at WiSo – alongside research and teaching,” emphasizes Prof. Dr. Kai-Ingo Voigt, Dean of FAU WiSo Executive Education.

Theory Meets Practice – For Success in Everyday Working Life

The programs offered by the FAU WiSo Executive School combine sound academic knowledge with practical application. This enables the direct transfer of what has been learnt into everyday professional life. All degree programs are geared towards current market requirements — they are future-oriented, flexible and relevant.

Individual Paths, Diverse Programs – Take Your Career to the Next Level

Whether you’re just finishing your bachelor’s degree and seeking a practical oriented master’s program for a strong career start, a (young) professional with initial work experience, or a senior professional preparing for your next career step – the part-time master’s programs at FAU WiSo Executive School offer the right format for every career stage. A comprehensive overview of all programs is available here.

Career, Family, and Executive Education – In Perfect Balance

The degree programs are designed to be fully compatible with professional and personal life. Innovative teaching concepts, experienced instructors, and a strong network make the FAU WiSo Executive School an ideal platform for your professional future.

Executive Education Programs

Take the next step in your professional and personal development and discover our diverse and high-quality programs!

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  • Business Management (MBA)
    Type: Master of Business Administration
    Start: Winter semester
    Location: Nuremberg
    NC: Individual Qualification assessment
    German language skills for international students:
  • Digital Business & AI (MBA)
    Type: Master of Business Administration
    Start: Winter semester
    Location: Nuremberg
    NC: Individual Qualification assessment
    German language skills for international students:
  • Health Business Administration (MHBA)
    Type: Master of Health Business Administration
    Start: Winter semester
    Location: Nuremberg
    NC: Individual Qualification assessment
    German language skills for international students:
  • Marketing and Sales Management (M.Sc.)
    Type: Master of Science
    Start: Winter semester
    Location: Nuremberg
    NC: Individual Qualification assessment
    German language skills for international students: DSH 2 or equivalent
  • Sustainability Management (MBA)
    Type: Master of Business Administration
    Start: Winter semester
    Location: online
    NC: Individual Qualification assessment
    German language skills for international students:

 

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