Executive MBA Technical University of Munich

Advance your leadership and personal development, and refine your skills in organisational strategy for our dynamic and technology-driven age. TUM's part-time Executive MBA is tailored to experienced executives, professionals, and managers. This programme is precisely crafted to thrive in the dynamic landscape of next-generation leadership. 

During your studies, you can profit from the personal development programme and the associated mentoring programme. Our individual leadership style analysis is a special offer for Executive MBA participants. It focuses on the development process of responsible leadership in the context of internationally-oriented organisations and companies.

Core Modules:

• Strategy & Organisation
• Organisational Change & Communication
• Finance & Accounting
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Digital Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership & Cooperation

Elective Modules:

• Customise your programme based on your learning interests, choose from a wide range of elective modules and find the perfect match.

In addition:

• International Management & Intercultural Communication Module
• Master's Thesis
• Ongoing Individual Leadership & Personal Development

Format: This part-time programme is designed to meet the needs of experienced executives, professionals and managers.

Learning environment: Classroom sessions, small interdisciplinary teams, constructive participant-to-lecturer ratios, case studies, company visits, evening sessions

Teaching staff: The staff includes professors from TUM and other internationally renowned universities. In addition to the main lecturers for each module, the Executive MBA involves numerous other experts from academia and industry who share their experience and create direct connections with the professional environment.

Spring/summer semester: The TUMonline portal opens in October. All applications must be submitted by 1 March. Round 1: end of December / Round 2: end of January* / Round 3: end of February

Autumn/winter semester: The TUMonline portal opens in April. All applications must be submitted by 1 September. Round 1: end of June / Round 2: end of July* / Round 3: end of August

*International applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from outside Germany are recommended to submit by 31 January or 31 July to ensure timely processing. 

• Master’s entry qualification — A first academic degree is required, such as a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS), a Diplom/Magister (210 ECTS), or a Second State Examination (Zweites Staatsexamen).
• At least three years of relevant full-time professional experience (after first degree) are required. Initial leadership experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English (skills will be assessed during the admission process; no test results required)
• Completed online application including all required documents
• Successful completion of the multi-stage admissions process

Please note: Attendance at an information session is highly recommended before you start the application process. Moreover, an individualised consultation gives us the opportunity to define your goals, discuss prerequisites and answer all remaining questions. Get in touch with a programme manager to get more information.

Admission process

All applications must be submitted on time and in full in order to be considered equally. As there are several rounds of applications, we generally consider all applications from one round first before moving on to the applications for the next round. The sooner you submit all your application documents correctly, the sooner we can give you an admission decision.

1. Participation in an information session or a one-on-one consultation with a programme manager 
2. Online registration and submission of the application documents through TUMonline
3. Evaluation of the candidate’s application documents with regard to the central admission requirements and considering the candidate’s motivation and aims for pursuing an Executive MBA
4. Pre-selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 900 EUR per month.

Please refer to the following page for more information: https://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/international/international-students-in-munich/in-preparation/cost-of-living/.

It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich — but it’s not impossible either! The Technical University of Munich (TUM) supports students and staff in their search for accommodation by providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful information to ensure that you can quickly find a place to call your own.

For more information, see: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations.