Join the MBA Study Module "Systems Thinking & Management of Complex Systems"
Application deadline: 18 November
The Vienna Business Agency invites two Vienna-based start-ups to take part in this year’s MBA Sustainable Business Development study module, organized by Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the Circular Economy Forum Austria.
Over the course of two intensive days, participants will explore how systems thinking and systems dynamics can drive sustainable business transformation. Combining academic insights with hands-on exercises, the program offers a unique opportunity to analyze your company’s strategy, identify leverage points for innovation and sustainable growth, and connect with an international network of emerging leaders from diverse disciplines.
Format: Two full-day sessions (9:00–17:30) combining theory, facilitated exercises, and collaborative group work on real business cases.
Participation on both days is mandatory.
Who can apply
Start-ups based in Vienna, ideally working on sustainability, circular economy, or social innovation.
How to apply
Send a short motivation statement (max. 250 words) describing your company’s current focus and what you hope to gain from participating to hornauer@wirtschaftsagentur.at by November 18, 2025 (EOD).
Learning Fokus
Gain a practical understanding of systems thinking and its relevance for sustainable transformation.
Explore circular economy approaches and innovation pathways.
Apply systems mapping and leverage point analysis to your own business case.
Exchange insights with MBA students, researchers, and sustainability experts.
Speaker
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Contact
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