“Managing for Tomorrow: Solving the Sustainability Puzzle” is a short-term study program which is jointly organized by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Gies College of Business, and WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.

On the basis of insights into current and future challenges affecting businesses around the globe (including climate change, social exclusion, urbanization, technological revolution and geopolitical dynamics, etc.), students will analyze implications for business strategy, management and leadership. They will develop a sense of dealing with trade-offs in global business and learn to understand drivers for innovation and a sustainable transformation.

The program will take place on site at WU Vienna from May 20-30, 2025, for bachelor students from Gies College of Business, from WU Vienna and from selected international partner universities of the organizing institutions, i.e. ENGAGE.EU partners. The program is designed to be highly interactive, and a priority is placed on group discussion and international teamwork. The program includes online preparatory meetings.

Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the program which brings 6 ECTS.

Application requirements are current enrollment in a bachelor’s program, preferably in Business Administration, excellent English language skills, and high motivation and interest in academic work on the topic of sustainability.

Applications are possible between November 25 and December 15, 2024. The application will take place HERE

You can find more information from the Managing for Tomorrow Flyer and the Managing for Tomorrow Infosheet: