Herbert Langer

Herbert Langer serves as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Social Competence Department at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He has maintained continuous academic engagement at WU since 1991, progressing from Assistant at the Department of Business Education (1991-1996) to his current leadership role since 2016.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Social and Economic Sciences (1996)
• Degree in Psychology from University of Vienna (2000)
• Graduation from Vienna University of Economics and Business (1990)

Dr. Langer's expertise spans social competence development, psychological approaches to professional settings, and educational methodology. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business education with psychological principles, focusing on practical skill development for academic and professional contexts.

He teaches numerous courses including Crisis and Mood Management, Stress and Self-Management, Working in Teams, and Social Competence across various academic programs at WU Vienna.

Professional experience highlights:

• Head of Social Competence Department at WU Vienna (since 2016)
• Self-employed coach specializing in team development (since 2007)
• Freelance lecturer at multiple institutions (since 1996)
• Prior research assistant roles at WU Vienna (2000-2003)