FAQ

The tuition fee covers the costs for the lectures, the course materials and, depending on the program, meals and snacks within the program days. For more detailed information please check our program brochures.

After verification of your registration, your documents will be given to the responsible program manager, who will contact you regarding logistical information. In this e-mail, you will also receive further information regarding the payment process. After receipt of the invoice, the fee has to be paid within 14 days, unless otherwise agreed individually. In case of registrations on short notice, the invoice has to be paid immediately, because a participation in the program is only possible after payment has been made.

In principal, you can revoke your application two weeks prior to start of the program. Please check our terms and conditions for detailed information on our cancellation periods and fees.

Generally, our Executive Education Programs last two to three days, in rare cases even longer. The program days consist of several lecture sessions, combined with networking events as a joint lunch or dinner.

Our average number of participants ranges from 20 to 25.

No, we will provide all training materials you need. In rare cases we will ask you to bring your laptop with you. This will be communicated after your successful application.

Most of our Programs take place at WHU Campus Düsseldorf. You can find specific information on the corresponding program page.

There will be graded exams exclusively in programs in which you gain ECTS-Points. All participants receive a certificate after successful completion.

After successfully completing a program you will receive a WHU Executive Education Certificate of Attendance. For program-bundles such as the "Management Essentials Program" you will receive the WHU Certificate of Excellence in General Management (a certificate with a list of all included programs). For the "General Management Plus Program" you receive the WHU Mini MBA including 15 ECTS-Points.

On the first program day, our lectures usually start at 9 am while on the final day the sessions do not end later than 6pm. You will receive detailed information about the program schedule from the responsible program manager.

WHU will provide all necessary course material (pens, paper, etc.). In case there are any special requirements concerning materials (e.g. a laptop you should bring with you), you will be informed by the responsible program manager.

Yes, usually you receive pre-readings and/or selected cases that you should be read/processed before the program starts. The program manager will provide the necessary material for you in due time (including CV’s of the lecturers).

Please dress smart casual. Jeans are allowed.

Yes, you will receive the log-in data on-site.

After receiving your admission, the responsible program manager will send you all relevant documents for booking a hotel close to the Düsseldorf Campus, including hotel recommendations for different price categories.

The participants pay travel costs to WHU and back themselves. Any transports during the program e.g. trips by bus to company visits are organized by WHU and are included in the program fee.

During the program, WHU will provide snacks and drinks, as well as lunch. These are included in the program fee. In case you have any allergies or intolerances, please let us know in due time.

You can use the fee-based parking of "Schwanenhöfe". For guests of WHU there are discounted parking fees. You will receive detailed information from the responsible program manager.

Yes, the Campus is accessible for persons with walking impediments and wheelchair users. Please inform us beforehand if you need any support.