Executive MBA in Business & IT
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
This program aims to develop a new generation of CIOs prepared for the complex business questions of the future.
TUM School of ManagementInformation on Degree Program
This program aims to develop a new generation of CIOs prepared for the complex business questions of the future.The demand for executives who have extensive IT know-how as well as profound general management knowledge is growing continually. This is where the Executive MBA in Business & IT at the TUM School of Management and the Institute of Information Management of the University of St. Gallen comes in.The focus of the program is linking business and IT because they are essential for successful corporate management. Executives in the IT sector need to have an overview of business processes throughout the entire organization and possess the right know-how to use the most important tools and figures. Management, however, goes further: communication and leadership skills are vital in today's world. The Executive MBA in Business & IT helps to combine all these aspects and focuses on integration and compatibility between the sectors of business and IT, thus developing a new generation of CIOs who are prepared for the complex business questions of the future.
The Executive MBA in Business & IT, compatible with professional work responsibilities, consists of 10 blocks in addition to one international study trip:
- Strategy & Organization
- Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
- Change Management & Human Capital
- Demand & Supply Management
- Leadership & Cooperation
- Ownership of Enterprise & Corporate Governance
- IT-Security & Privacy Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Business Processes & Technology
- Market, Law & Ethics
The blocks will take place in at TUM School of Management or at the Institute of Information Management at the University of St. Gallen, running from Monday to Friday. Parallel to the content modules, you can benefit from leadership and personal development options as well as from numerous business partners from academia and the IT sector who share their knowledge in evening sessions.
Required language skills for admission:
You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your English language skills.
This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.
Language of instruction:
The language of instruction for this program is English.
The program's special features are general management, the Personal & Leadership Development Program, information management & digital transformation.
Binding Regulations for Progression of Studies, Examinations and Application
Application and Admission
For more detailed information on the application process, please visit the course homepage.
- Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
- Transcript of Records
- Evidence of at least Four to Five Years of Work Experience
- Letter of Motivation
- Complete and Current Résumé
- if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
- Passport
We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.
- Application for Enrollment (signed)
- Degree Certificate and Diploma (certified copy)
- Transcript of Records (certified copy)
- Most Current Photo (as for ID)
- Student Health Insurance Certificate
We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.
Applications are being accepted constantly.
More information on the application process.
What are my options after earning this degree?
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