Executive MBA in Business & IT Technical University of Munich

Enhance your leadership and managerial skills with a focus on digital transformation, business processes & technology, and IT security & privacy management. The Executive MBA in Business & IT programme at TUM is designed specifically for experienced IT professionals, technical experts, and digital managers. The core of this part-time programme is the seamless integration of leadership and communication knowledge with the latest technological advancements. Expand your knowledge across these fields, enhance your business skills, and connect you with a network of innovative individuals.

The Executive MBA in Business & IT is the most flexible programme of the Executive MBA portfolio, since you can start the programme with a certificate module. The part-time programme consists of ten modules taking place in Munich at TUM School of Management or St. Gallen at the Institute of Information Systems and Digital Business at the University of St. Gallen.

Core Modules @TUM – Munich:

• Business Processes & Technology
• Strategy & Organisation
• Finance & Accounting
• Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
• IT Security & Privacy Management
• Leadership & Cooperation

Core Modules @HSG – St. Gallen:

• Market, Law & Ethics
• Ownership of Enterprise & Corporate Governance
• Demand & Supply Management
• Change Management & Human Capital

In addition: 

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

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

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

Teaching staff: Professors from TUM, the University of St. Gallen and other universities of international renown work with high-profile figures from the world of business and business consultancy to pass their knowledge and project experience on to participants.

University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

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: it is recommended to apply 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 our 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 respect 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.