Prof. (FH) Mag.Dr. Christa Walenta

Christa Walenta is a research associate at the Institute for Economics & Psychology at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH. Her teaching focuses on business psychology, leadership psychology, and management topics; diversity in organizations; human resources and organizational development; and learning and working in virtual environments.

Key Areas of Work & Research Interests

Career Path

Since 2024

Research Assistant at the Institute for Economics & Psychology at the Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH

2008 - 2024

Program Director, Bachelor's Program in Business Administration & Business Psychology, FERNFH

2012 - 2023

Deputy Chair of the Faculty at Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH

2005 - 2008

Project Staff Member and Instructor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Vienna

2005 - 2007

Research Assistant, Independent Trainer, and Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Gender and Diversity Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business

2001 - 2004

Senior Consultant and Head of the Competence Center for Potential Analysis and Development, Wentner-Havranek Institute for Management Consulting/Deloitte; Lecturer at universities of applied sciences and universities

1996 – 2001

Research Assistant, University of Vienna, Department of Psychology, Business Psychology Research Group

Education

1996 – 2000

Doctoral Program in Business Psychology / University of Vienna

1999 – 2000

Advanced Training in Narrative Counseling and Therapy

1994 - 1996

Course in Process Facilitation and Systemic Organizational Development

1992 - 1993

Training as a Group Leader, Adult Education Course

1989 - 1995

Master's Degree in Psychology / University of Vienna