Build real relationships with industry executives
The Industry Excellence Program pairs top MSc students with senior representatives of Austrian and international companies for insights in your chosen field. Over the course of two semesters, you will be mentored by a senior-level manager to learn first-hand how management decisions are made in the modern business environment. The Industry Excellence program is a highly individualized program.
Ready to Turn Exceptional Grades Into Exceptional Opportunities?
- One-year, fully tailored program
- 1:1 mentoring with senior industry executives
- Up to 15 hours of personal executive coaching
- Tailored by interests, goals, and personality
- Connections to top Austrian and international companies
- Can be taken instead of an enrichment course
- Builds real, long-term industry relationships
- Designed to help top students elevate their MSc and accelerate their careers
How Do Students Qualify for the Industry Excellence Program?
At the close of the spring semester, Masters students who have achieve a minimum GPA of 90% during their first semester or year will be invited to participate in the Industry Excellence Program. Each year, approximately 4–5 students take part in the program.
How Does the Mentor Matching and Coaching Process Work?
Step 1:
Students get an understanding of how the program is set-up by Professor Eva Aileen Jungwirth-Edelmann
Step 2:
Each student participates in an individual consultation to evaluate their preferred field and overall preferences, including language or format such as online, German, or English.
Step 3:
- Search for mentor (This might take some time, as top managers don't always have availability)
- Individual business coaching (up to 15 hours) This differs depending on what the student asks help with e.g. setting up a network; general skills assessment; preparation for negotiation talks
Step 4:
Mentor match - The mentor and the student start working together; depending on the availability, these sessions go from 5 individual meetings to a small project that the mentee works on; conferences they may take part in and on-site sessions.
Step 5:
Students maintain a monthly work diary documenting their progress and deliver a 10–15 minute presentation of their assignment at MU Vienna in front of peers, faculty, and mentors.
What Support Can Individual Business Coaching Offer You?
- Network building
- Presentation skills
- Core values & direction
- CV support
