Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation

Our MBA program for entrepreneurial professionals and future leaders: become a driver for innovation and create impact.

Audience: (future) entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs

Cost: EUR 39,000 (plus student union fee)

Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by Technical University of Munch (TUM)

Duration: Regular Track, 4 Semesters & Fast Track, 3 Semesters

Format: part-time, on-site; 100% English

Start: Regular Track, October & Fast Track, April

Accreditation: AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business); EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System); AMBA (Association of MBAs)

Embark on an entrepreneurial experience

Engage with successful entrepreneurs

Be part of a close-knit group

Gain new perspectives

About

As a joint program by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and UnternehmerTUM, the Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation helps you gain a holistic understanding of entrepreneurial processes, and to develop your leadership skills.

You will learn methods and tools around innovation management and entrepreneurship, supporting you in discovering, seizing, and shaping promising opportunities as well as enabling you to develop and innovate products within your organization, or setting you on a journey to found, lead, and grow your own start-up.

Two tracks to match your career goals — The program offers two tracks to align with different career paths and schedules

– The Regular Track, starting in October, offers a comprehensive learning experience over three module semesters plus a master’s thesis — ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise while continuing their careers.

– The Fast Track, starting in April, offers an accelerated format with two module semesters plus a master’s thesis — designed for founders, career changers, and professionals eager to fast-track their learning journey.

Management Education:

a sound foundation in state-of-the-art management skills
interactive case studies and action-based learning
deep insights into the art of new venture creation
input from experienced entrepreneurs, corporate innovators and professors

Start-up Coaching:

direct application of learnings in team and impact projects
implementation of the Business Design Approach
support from experienced experts from various fields
prototyping in the high-tech workshop MakerSpace

Join a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem:

TUM is a world-class university with a focus on entrepreneurship
UnternehmerTUM is Germany's leading Center for Innovation & Business Creation with access to a wide network of services and partners
an active alumni club that provides lifelong support

Apply

With the following prerequisites, we manage to bring together professionally experienced and qualified people. Even more important to us in the selection process are individuals who want to make a difference and who are determined to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.

To apply, make sure you fulfill this criteria

english language proficiency
academic degree
at least three years of work experience
entrepreneurial drive

Application Procedure

consultation (recommended; info session, online, by telephone or in person)
online registration and submission of your application documents
evaluation of the candidate’s application documents against the central TUM admission requirements, considering also the candidate’s motivation and aims for pursuing an Executive MBA
pre-selected candidates will be invited for a face-to-face or virtual interview
enrolment

Apply on www.lll.tum.de

Personal Contact

Executive Director

Simon Kratzer

emba@unternehmertum.de
Admission Manager (TUM)

Karolin Kronenberger

info.emba@lll.tum.de

FAQ

Do I need to speak German in order to take part in the program?

No. The program and the application process are completely held in English. German language proficiency is therefore not a requirement.
What do exams look like?

Students show their learning success in individual and team assignments. This includes writing academic papers and giving presentations in front of the class. There are no sit-in exams.
Do you offer scholarships or financial support?

We currently do not offer scholarships or financial support for our students. We advise our candidates to search online for scholarships or to win their employers’ support for the program.
Do I need to take the GMAT?

No. We do not require a GMAT. We favor an individual evaluation of your suitability for the program based on your qualification, professional experience as well as your entrepreneurial drive and interest in innovation and business creation.

Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation