Brochure: Executive MBA Bucharest - WU Executive Academy

17Your international residenciesThe Executive MBA Bucharest curriculum extends well beyond the walls of the classroom. During theprogram you will complete two international residencies in the U.S.A. and Austria. These internationalresidencies provide you with a deep understanding of global markets. Both residencies are led by topfaculty and provide a unique opportunity to examine relevant issues in business and internationaleconomies. In addition, students meet with management of leading business players.U.S.A. RESIDENCY – CARLSON SCHOOL OFMANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAThe WU Executive Academy has a close cooperationwith the Carlson School of Management (CSOM) of theUniversity of Minnesota, at which the U.S.A. residencytakes place.Positioned where the University of Minnesota and downtownMinneapolis connect, the Carlson School of Managementis both a real and symbolic gateway betweenthe academic and business worlds.VIBRANT CORPORATE COMMUNITYIts location in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul,home to one of the United States’ most vibrant businesscommunities, means that the Carlson School offers a mixof top-notch education and practical experience foundat few other business schools. Minnesota is home tothe headquarters of an impressive 19 Fortune 500companies.HIGHLY RANKED PROGRAMSThe Carlson School has been accredited by the Associationto Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)since 1920. Moreover, the School’s graduate degreeconsistently rank among the top 20 U.S. programs andits internationally-renowned faculty is amongst thetop-ranked business school in the U.S. for researchpro ductivity.Besides modules taught at the CSOM, you visit and getinsights into large multinational companies such as 3M,General Mills, Target Corporation or Best Buy.AUSTRIA RESIDENCY – VIENNA UNIVERSITY OFECONOMICS AND BUSINESSThe last module of the program takes place in Vienna,at the venue of the WU Executive Academy at the newCampus WU, located close to the city center.The residency also features visits at international companiessuch as the Henkel, Bank Austria or Erste Bank,which have their CEE headquarters in Vienna.The official graduation ceremony of the Executive MBAwill also take place in Vienna at the end of the Austriaresidency in Vienna.