Sustainable Mobility Management (MBA) Technische Universität Berlin

Technische Universität Berlin offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in Sustainable Mobility Management at the EUREF campus in the centre of Berlin.

The growing environmental impact of transport systems, as well as their energy voracity, require new approaches and new concepts. This MBA offers an integrative design across disciplines, addressing a range of different perspectives. The theory and practice-driven approach gives students both a conceptual understanding and the skills needed to tackle practical problems, covering the needs of strategy development, analysis and implementation, complex decision-making, and project management.

The programme targets, among others, (transport) engineers, transport and mobility experts, planners, architects, and sustainability project managers who seek to gain in-depth, special knowledge in the field of sustainable mobility management.

First semester:
M01 Sustainable Technologies (9 ECTS)
M02 Innovative Economic Models and Financing (6 ECTS)
M03 Business and Business Communication (9 ECTS)
M04 Mobility, Law, Governance (6 ECTS)

Second semester:
M05 Project Management (6 ECTS)
M06 Innovation and Transformation Management (6ECTS)
M07 Behaviour and Human-Centred Design (6 ECTS)
M08 Lecture Series: Perspectives and Methods (6 ECTS)
M09 Mobility Trends and Futures (6 ECTS)

Third semester:
Elective I (6 ECTS)
Elective II (6 ECTS)
Thesis (18 ECTS)

Excursions and company visits are part of the programme.

TUB/CO — TU Berlin Corporate

There are no integrated internships, however, we highly recommend doing internships throughout the study programme.

Required application documents:

• First university degree (translation into English or German)
• Proof of at least one year of work experience after the completion of first university degree, preferably in the relevant areas of transport and planning
• Transcript of records (translation into English or German)
• Tabular CV
• Motivation letter in English (max. 1 page A4)
• Proof of English language proficiency (details below)
• Only if available: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

The semester contribution (enrolment fee) amounts to 360,49 EUR per semester and is not included in the tuition fees. It offers a semester ticket covering public transport in the Berlin metropolitan area (ABC zones).

In order to cover living expenses (room and board, health insurance, books, personal costs) for the study period in Berlin, we recommend that participants budget approx. 1,000 to 1,500 EUR per month.

Since the full-day class lectures take place only three to four days per week, professional activities may be pursued to a limited extent, such as in firms and companies at the EUREF-Campus Berlin.

Scholarships partly covering the MBA fees are offered by our cooperation partners.
Schneider Electric: https://www.tubadvancedmasters.de/en/news/young-industry-leaders-scholarship
SafeDriver Group: https://www.tubadvancedmasters.de/en/safedriver-scholarship

Students will participate in multiple sessions on recruitment to enhance their job search skills and preparedness. Additionally, the Career Service at Technische Universität Berlin offers a wide range of services for students seeking employment during their studies in Berlin as well as after the completion of their degree programme.

Throughout the study programme, students will be provided with numerous opportunities to participate in networking events and engage in company visits, allowing them to build invaluable connections and gain first-hand insights into industry practices. Furthermore, they will have the chance to interact with alumni, drawing from their experiences and insights into various career paths.

Although Technische Universität Berlin does not itself provide student accommodation, the "Studierendenwerk Berlin" (a local non-profit agency for students affairs) offers a number of accommodation options for students enrolled at educational institutions in Berlin. Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office (https://www.stw.berlin/wohnen/) or on the private market (https://www.immobilienscout24.de/, for shared rooms https://www.wg-gesucht.de/). 

The internationally renowned Technische Universität Berlin (TUB) is located in Germany's capital city at the heart of Europe. The academic activities focus on achieving sharply defined goals: building a distinctive profile for our university, ensuring exceptional performance in research and teaching, providing our graduates with excellent qualifications, and a modern approach to university administration. The TUB strives to promote the dissemination of knowledge and to facilitate technological progress through adherence to the core principles of excellence and quality. Strong regional, national, and international networking with partners in science and industry are an important aspect in these endeavours.

TUB is an internationally renowned, research-intensive university dedicated to promoting science and technology for the benefit of broader society and committed to the principle of sustainability. The challenges and problems facing modern societies cannot be met on the basis of findings from individual disciplines. TUB is addressing these challenges with the aid of transdisciplinary collaborative projects. The establishment of important research partnerships in the context of the Excellence Initiative, the German Research Foundation (DFG), and the European Institute for Innovation and Technology, in addition to constantly increasing third-party funding for research projects, demonstrate the dynamic developments in this area. Prestigious science prizes and awards make these successes even more obvious. These include Alexander von Humboldt Chairs, Einstein Chairs, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prizes, and numerous grants from the European Research Council. "Research for Innovation" is a credo that TUB impressively implements. Its extraordinary profile as a technical university in association with its humanities, social sciences, planning, and economics programmes is indeed an excellent breeding ground for strong interdisciplinarity. By combining basic and applied research endeavours, and with close links to partners in science and industry, university researchers tackle societal issues and develop forward-looking solutions.

In close cooperation with EUREF AG, a new TUB campus has emerged on the property of the former Gasometer in Berlin's Schöneberg district and was inaugurated in October 2012. Four advanced Master's programmes dealing with the issue of "City and Energy" are offered here. These course offerings are fully integrated into the overall structure of the European Energy Forum (EUREF). Companies and research institutes addressing the topic of "an intelligent city for work, research, education, and living" are finding homes here. Through close cooperation between science and teaching on the one hand, and research and practical applications on the other, the EUREF campus serves as a powerful test platform for a sustainable model city.

As the capital of Germany and Germany's largest metropolis, Berlin offers unparalleled opportunities for students to enrich their extracurricular activities with culture, history, travel, and professional development. One of Europe's principal artistic centres, Berlin offers drama, musical performances, and art exhibitions, as well as world-class cultural events such as the Berlinale film festival. Historically, Berlin is a fascinating city, bearing witness to Germany's imperial period, serving as the cultural epicentre in the twenties, and being resurrected as a divided city during the Cold War. Now a vibrant symbol of German reunification, Berlin has been a focal point for European historical trends and movements.

Only a short trip from Germany's northern coastal regions, and serviced by international train and air connections, Berlin also offers excellent opportunities for inner-European travel. Berlin is most strongly influenced by the presence of the German government but also serves as a major European financial centre. As a city that is constantly under construction, there is abundant demonstration material in sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. It also offers a range of opportunities for business and management internships, posing unique opportunities in cultural and public life that enable students to develop both personal and professional interests. Berlin is also known for its active start-up scene.