Kurs „Business in Action“

“Business in Action” is a collaborative online study course that includes an on-site component. It is jointly organized by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Gies College of Business) and WU Vienna, in cooperation with European partner universities participating in the ENGAGE.EU program. The course brings together bachelor’s-level students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to explore international business practices.
Through interdisciplinary teamwork, applied problem-solving, and intercultural collaboration, students develop essential professional competencies. Group projects, company visits, and in-person mentoring sessions provide students with practical insights into innovative Austrian enterprises and foster meaningful international networking opportunities.
The course will take place online during the semester between February-May 2027 and on-site in Vienna and Graz from May 21–29, 2027.
This course is all about learning by doing. It is designed to give students a real-world experience as they work in a team with a real organization to help solve a problem the organization is facing. Potential Applicants have time to decide until December 14, and can join one of the offered Q&A Info Sessions online. For more Information, see the document below.