WHU Executive Education
Excellence in Management Education. On all levels.
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is an internationally oriented and privately financed business school based in Vallendar and Düsseldorf. Founded in 1984, WHU is now one of the most renowned German business schools with an exceptional national and international reputation.
WHU stands for "Excellence in Management Education" and pursues this goal in three core areas: Academic Programs, Research, and Executive Education & Corporate Connections. Quality, internationalization, and practical relevance are our principal guidelines in all areas. National and international ranking results prove the high quality.
We offer premium Executive Education Programs for high-potentials and executives. All our executive development programs combine renowned faculty, practice-oriented knowledge and exceptional networking opportunities. Become a part of an Exclusive Network of Leading Minds.
Advanced Leadership Program
Unlock your leadership potential: This immersive experience enables you to take advantage of cutting-edge theories and best practices to lead your own transformational change. Through hands-on exploration of networked leadership, transformational leadership, and the dynamics of power and influence, you will elevate your crucial leadership readiness.
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Advanced Management for Senior Leaders Program
The WHU Advanced Management for Senior Leaders Program is designed for experienced leaders with significant strategic responsibility in their organization. During the program, your focus will be on strategizing during periods of transformation, executive decision-making, and boosting your impact in your organization ...
Bootcamp: Unlocking the Power of Generative AI for Business Development
Are you looking to improve your business operations and stay ahead of the competition? Join a virtual bootcamp to learn how to leverage different Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude AI, Perplexity AI) to improve ideation, facilitate customer interactions, optimize data-driven decisions, and automate business tasks. ...
Crisis Leadership Program
Crises are unexpected events that are characterized by high levels of ambiguity of cause, effect, and means of resolution. When faced with a crisis, leadership gains a special momentum. WHU’s Crisis Leadership Program prepares you to successfully navigate your organization through the storm of economic, political, climate, and societal crises.
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European Sports Business Program
The Executive Education divisions of three leading European Business Schools – WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), and ESSEC Business School – join forces to offer a new pioneer program for (future) leaders in sports business. Over 3 x 3-day modules, participants learn how to systematically look into the ...
Financial Literacy Program
The Financial Literacy Program is all about how to read, derive, and apply relevant financial information to decision-making situations. Created for managers who are not financial specialists, this program provides a solid foundation in finance and accounting.
This financial literacy training will help you to read, understand, and interpret ...
Innovation & Corporate Entrepreneurship Essentials Program
In today’s complex and disruptive world, innovation management is key to staying relevant to customers, keeping ahead of the competition, and taking advantage of emerging digital technologies. The Innovation & Corporate Entrepreneurship Essentials Program will equip you with insights, skills, and tools to act as a frontrunner ...
Leadership Essentials Program
WHU’s Leadership Essentials Program explores the foundations of leadership by comparing effective and ineffective leadership behaviors – and by challenging you to (re-)consider who you are as a leader and why anybody should be led by you. During the 3-day interactive leadership seminar, you will develop a greater understanding of your own leadership, ...
Management Acceleration Program
Become a confident and strategic leader, equipped to drive growth, and to navigate complex business landscapes. Designed for experienced professionals, the Management Acceleration Program provides a highly immersive and customizable learning experience aimed at developing the skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership and strategic decision-making. ...
Management Essentials Program
A leader has to keep many things in mind in order to make sustainable and strategically relevant decisions. WHU Management Essentials Program provide participants who are transitioning into a leadership position or have done so recently, with the fundamental skills of General Management.
You can choose 3 out of 4 of the following programs: ...
