Executive MBA in Business & IT

Language:	Englisch
Location:	München, International
Duration:	4 semesters
Start:	Twice a year, October & April
Cost:	39.000 €

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The Executive MBA in Business & IT program at the TUM School of Management is designed specifically for experienced IT professionals, technical experts, and digital managers. Take advantage of a part-time Executive MBA that will enhance your leadership and managerial skills with a focus on digital transformation, business processes & technology, and IT security & privacy management. Now is the right time to develop next-generation leadership skills and learn how to effectively lead digital transformation.

The core of this program is the seamless integration of leadership and communication knowledge with the latest technological advancements. The goal is to empower you to expand your knowledge across these fields, enhance your business skills, and connect you with a network of innovative individuals like you.

Boost your management skills in Business & IT

Develop your leadership style and introduce yourself to a wide network of digital experts and leaders.
Learn about the latest trends and methods on management to lead at the interface of business and technology in a constantly changing digital world.
Profit from a transformative learning journey empowering you to remain resilient and innovative, and supporting you to excel at the next stage of your professional career.

This part-time Executive MBA with modular structure provides you exceptional flexibility, enabling you to commence your program with a certificate module while simultaneously managing your private and professional responsibilities. It is the right time to start a transformative journey that will redefine your leadership and shape your understanding of the future of business and IT integration.

Offered at both the TUM School of Management in Munich and the Institute of Information Management at the University of St. Gallen, this program leverages the strengths of two Universities of Excellence. Furthermore the TUM School of Management holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB since 2017. These accreditations reinforce the strong dedication to provide evidence-based management knowledge and profound industry expertise to educate responsible and capable leaders.

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Core modules at 2 locations

The Executive MBA in Business & IT stands out as the most flexible program, offering a part-time format with 10 core modules that can be aligned to meet your professional schedule. The program is designed with a thoughtful balance between hosting six modules at the TUM School of Management in Munich and four modules at the Institute of Information Management (IWI-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen.

By following the recommended schedule, you will complete the Executive MBA in Business & IT over two years. However, this program offers the flexibility for you to align the modules to your schedule needs. This includes the option to rearrange the order of modules, enabling a faster graduation within 18 months or, alternatively, extending the study period up to three years.
International Experience

The international experience during your Executive MBA offers exciting opportunities to immerse yourself in and understand other countries from a business perspective. Through pre-selected partnerships with a limited number of renowned universities worldwide, the International Management and Intercultural Cooperation module can take place at the university of your choice together with participants from the other two Executive MBA programs.

You have the freedom to select the destination that aligns best with your learning objectives. Depending on your preference, you will travel in either the first or second half of the year. This flexibility ensures that you can customize your international experience to suit your schedule and interests. For further information on the list of pre-selected partner universities, please contact our Program Manager.
Master’s Thesis

The master’s thesis is the last part of your Executive MBA journey. You are required to finalize your master’s thesis within a six-month timeframe, focusing on a topic or project of your preference. The topic or project can directly relate with your current business practices, ensuring mutual benefits for both you and your company.
On-going Leadership & Personal Development

Just as important as the management knowledge and technological understanding of our participants is to facilitate their personal development as a leader. As you progress through the program, you will be involved in continuous learning experiences centered around leadership and personal development. In this scope, you will have the opportunity to have your personal “TUM Leadership Profile” created. The Leadership Profile facilitates a structured and scientifically sound reflection on your leadership strengths and shortcomings and comes up with concrete suggestions to advance your skills.

Start with a certificate

To gain a sneak peek in the Executive MBA Business & IT, you have the option to participate in one of the modules and earn a certificate. If you later decide to do the full program, this certificate will be acknowledged as part of your curriculum, so you will not have to retake the module. This special offer is only available for the Executive MBA in Business & IT and the participant spots are limited for certificate participants. If you are interested in further exploring the modules, please visit the certificate offer page.

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Program details

The Executive MBA in Business & IT serves as the ideal platform for learning new leadership skills and pushing the boundaries of your personal development at the intersection of management and technology.

Program:	Executive MBA in Business & IT
Degree:	Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by TUM
Program features:	Digital transformation & entrepreneurship/innovation; Business processes & technology; Leadership & personal development; IT security & privacy management
Program’s highlight:	Maximal flexibility to adjust your learning journey to your professional schedule
Target group:	Experienced IT or technical experts, digital managers or managers
Intake:	Twice a year, Fall (October) & Spring (April).
Duration:	4 semesters including master’s thesis
Format:	Part-time format with modular structure (suitable for full-time working professionals)
Program language:	English
Location:	Munich & St. Gallen
International Experience:	Choose a destination from a list of pre-selected renowned partner universities
Tuition fee:	39,000 Euro plus the student union fee, payable either at once or in four installment

Class profile

With our Executive MBA in Business & IT, you will be part of a dynamic group of innovative individuals mastering their studies next to their dynamic jobs.

Academically, the participants’ educational background is Engineering Sciences, Economics, Natural Sciences and Computer Science. Professionally, the cohort includes digital-affine individuals mainly from Consulting & Services, Engineering & Industry and IT & Telecommunications.

Age: Ø 34 years
Work experience: Ø 8 years
Leadership experience: Ø 4 years
International ratio: 41% internationals

Network opportunities

Expand your network, connect with other innovative experts and leaders and become part of TUM’s Alumni Community – for a lifetime.

You will have the unique opportunity to connect with an extensive network of business partners and expert speakers from both academia and the IT sector. These professionals share their wealth of knowledge during evening sessions, enhancing the overall learning experience.

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TUM School of Management
Technical University of Munich

Embedded within TUM’s technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem, management and technology stand as your pathway to success at the TUM School of Management. In the pursuit of excellence, the program proudly holds Triple Crown accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, consistently ranking among Germany’s top business schools since its establishment in 2002. Drawing the brightest talents from around the globe, the faculty is dedicated to fostering relevant research that advances innovation driven business and societies.

The commitment extends to conducting interdisciplinary and interfaculty research while establishing successful collaborations with external research facilities. By seamlessly integrating the latest research findings into the evidence-based executive education approach, this program aims to deliver cutting-edge insights.

Institute of Information Management
University of St. Gallen

Founded as a business academy in 1898, during the flourishing era of the St. Gallen embroidery industry, the University of St. Gallen (HSG) has evolved into a distinguished institution with respected faculties, including the School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, and International Affairs. Since its inaugural lecture in 1899, HSG has maintained a practice-oriented approach and an integrative perspective, becoming one of Europe’s business schools with Triple Crown accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB.

The University of St. Gallen’s Institute of Information Management (IWI-HSG) operates as an independent, largely self-financed institute. Its core focus lies in conducting research and academic education at the intersection of business and information technology, aligning with the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Testimonials

The Executive MBA in Business & IT has given me the ability to approach problem-solving and decision-making from a leadership standpoint, teaching me the importance of asking the right questions and utilizing available information to make the right decisions.

The Executive MBA in Business & IT enables me to connect, learn, exchange, and grow alongside a group of talented professionals. The exposure to colleagues coming from different industries and working for market leaders is definitely a great opportunity I am benefiting from during my program. I am also able to bring those connections back to work, unveiling synergies on new business opportunities and best practices.

The modules of the Executive MBA in Business & IT are organized in a way you can get the best learning experience. For me this was translated into a broader business knowledge and leadership skills that help me improve my collaboration, problem solving and decision making with marketing and other business domains resulting in more value delivered to the organization.

Having over twenty years of experience in both technical and management roles, I always found that I was missing certain tools in my ‘toolbox’ – especially when it came to working with senior executives. After attending the Executive MBA in Business & IT at the TUM, I am confident about engaging in deeper discussions because I now use these newly gained tools.

My motivation is to make an impact on how companies can position themselves disruptively and assert themselves in the future. My career has benefited extremely from this Executive MBA as I have gained different perspectives on strategic and operational issues and had the opportunity to take part in Dell’s female leadership program.

My enrollment to the Executive MBA Business & IT program was driven by my passion to gain a deeper understanding of digital transformation and to expand my theoretical and practical management skills. The program provides a perfect mix of management, leadership, and IT with outstanding lecturers and tutors. In conclusion, highly recommendable!

Academic Program Director Prof. Dr. Helmut Krcmar

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Our Partner Associations

VOICE, the Federal Association of IT Users, stands as a professional network and forum fostering the exchange of best practices in information technology. Its main aim is to advance the interests of IT users by bringing together CIOs from leading enterprises. Established in 2011, the initiative has grown to encompass approximately 400 members.

Positioned as a proficient service provider and a robust association partner. VOICE actively engages decision-makers in sustained high-level dialogue. The association is dedicated to facilitating a seamless transfer of knowledge concerning the strategic challenges inherent in IT roles. Regular meetings and a dedicated internal collaboration platform ensure that the workgroup’s impact directly influences IT governance policies and solution providers.

The association’s value proposition is evident in its extensive service offerings and a trustworthy network. With a focus on the user perspective, VOICE also plays a crucial role in raising awareness of IT users in the public sphere. As an integral partner of our program, VOICE provides feedback on content, offers regular input, and even extends partial scholarship opportunities.
Every year, VOICE e.V., extends several partial scholarships to highly qualified participants. To apply for these scholarships, your organization must be a member of VOICE e.V.. Detailed information is available in the Executive MBA Business & IT-VOICE e.V. Scholarship flyer.

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