About Us

Wirtschaftsakademie Wien – Business Academy Vienna

The Wirtschaftsakademie Wien (Vienna Business Academy) is a private, online-focused educational institution in Vienna, Austria.
It stands for modern, flexible, and practice-oriented continuing education. It specializes in professional development and continuing education, offering a wide range of courses, certificate programs, and postgraduate degrees.

As a leading private provider of online professional development in the German-speaking region in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, we empower adults to expand their knowledge, advance their careers, and shape their professional future — regardless of time, place, or personal commitments. The academy is particularly known for its flexible, online-based learning model, which allows students to study from anywhere and at any time.

For Vienna Business Academy, education must fit real life. That is why all our programmes are designed to offer maximum flexibility: 100% online, self-paced, and available year-round.
Whether participants want to deepen their business expertise, enter new fields such as digital marketing or real estate, or enhance their qualifications in social and health professions, we provide high-quality, accessible learning pathways that adapt to every lifestyle.

Our Mission

We believe education should be accessible, future-oriented, and designed to support real professional growth. Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals to upskill, reskill, and realise their full potential through flexible, high-quality learning experiences.
At Wirtschaftsakademie Wien (Vienna Business Academy), we proudly help learners build careers with confidence — one course, one certificate, and one success story at a time.

Course Offerings

Certified Courses

Shorter, specialized courses that lead to a certificate of completion

Diploma Programs

Comprehensive programs that award a diploma upon completion, often in specific business-related fields

Master’s Degree Programs

In collaboration with universities: MBA and LL.M. in business law

Quality You Can Rely On

We are committed to delivering the highest standards in online adult education.
The Wirtschaftsakademie Wien is certified according to:
ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organizations Management Systems) and
ISO 9001:2015 (International standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Certification is carried out by TÜV Austria, ensuring that our processes, teaching quality, and learner support meet internationally recognised benchmarks.

Wirtschaftsakademie Wien is proudly certified by Ö‑CERT, Austria’s nationwide quality seal for adult education.
This recognition confirms that our programmes meet the highest standards of pedagogy, organization, and transparency, ensuring Austria‑wide trust and access to public funding for our learners.

Additionally, we are listed as a quality-assured educational institution by CERT NÖ and in official Austrian continuing-education registries.
Our programmes are consistently awarded top ratings by learners on major independent education platforms, making us one of the most recommended online academies in the DACH region.

Our Programme Portfolio

Our portfolio covers a broad range of certificate courses, diploma programmes, and — in cooperation with university partners — academic master’s programmes. All programmes combine practical know-how with modern digital learning formats.

We offer specialised academies in the fields of:

  • Business & Management
  • Digital Marketing & Online Communication
  • Real Estate
  • Social & Health Professions
  • Digital Business & Transformation
  • Law & Compliance

With our innovative e-campus, comprehensive learning materials, and personal academic support, participants receive everything they need to succeed — fully online.

Reputation and Accreditation

2025 Ranking: 2nd place out of 402 distance-learning providers in the German speaking region | More Info

2025 Ranking: 2nd place as Vienna’s most popular company | More Info

The Wirtschaftsakademie Wien has received positive reviews from students who appreciate its flexibility and the ability to combine studies with work and family life. It is noted for its user-friendly online learning platform and the practical, relevant content of its courses.

The MBA and LL.M. programs are offered in cooperation with other accredited institutions, ensuring that the academic degrees conferred are internationally recognized.

USP – Unique Selling Proposition

The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the Wirtschaftsakademie Wien lies in its highly flexible, 100% online learning model, which is specifically tailored for working professionals and individuals with other commitments.

Here are the key elements that define its USP:

Complete Flexibility:

The academy’s core strength is its commitment to time and location-independent learning. Students can start their courses at any time of the year, study at their own pace, and take exams whenever they are ready. There are no fixed semesters, required on-site attendance, or deadlines that force a rigid schedule.

Work-Life-Study Balance:

This flexibility is a major advantage for people who want to combine education with a full-time job, family responsibilities, or other personal commitments. It allows students to fit their studies around their life, not the other way around.

Practice-Oriented and Relevant Content:

The faculty members are often academics with significant practical experience as specialists and managers. This ensures that the course material is not just theoretical but also directly applicable to real-world business scenarios.

Comprehensive Online Platform:

The academy provides a modern, user-friendly online learning platform with 24/7 access to all learning materials, including videos, audio files, and written content. It also includes a forum and helpdesk for continuous student support.

Diverse Range of Qualifications:

The Wirtschaftsakademie Wien offers a wide spectrum of qualifications, from short certified courses to comprehensive diploma programs and postgraduate degrees (MBA, LL.M.). This allows students to choose the level of qualification that best suits their career goals.

Quality Assurance:

The institution is certified by reputable bodies like Ö-CERT and TÜV Austria, which underscores its commitment to high-quality standards in adult education.