Executive MBA in Innovation and Business Creation

The Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation combines the strengths of the Technical University of Munich with the entrepreneurial expertise of UnternehmerTUM. The program connects an excellent academic management education with hands-on start-up coaching in a world-class innovation ecosystem. The Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation is designed for entrepreneurs, upcoming business founders, corporate innovators and executive managers interested in a general management education with a special focus on innovation management, entrepreneurship and business model development. The program offers support and advisory for the development of business ideas and start-ups, providing an excellent opportunity to acquire and develop entrepreneurial skills.

The Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation is available in two formats: The Regular Track (starting in October) includes three module semesters plus a master’s thesis. The Fast Track (starting in April) includes two module semesters plus a master’s thesis and is designed for entrepreneurs, career changers, and professionals eager to accelerate their learning journey. Both tracks follow a part-time modular structure with classes held in English.

The program takes place in Munich, and students can choose from pre-selected destinations for an international experience, where thy can connect with start-ups, high-tech companies and venture capitalists.

Graduates of the “Executive Master of Business Administration in Innovation & Business Creation” develop a strong entrepreneurial identity and acquire the necessary management skills and tools to develop and implement business models.

After having completed the Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation, students are particularly qualified for tasks with a strong entrepreneurial focus. Graduates are just as much prepared for founding their own company as they are for the implementation of innovation projects within an established organization. After successfully completing the program, students have acquired the following competences, skills and knowledge.

Graduates:

• Have a clear understanding of concepts, tools and methods of strategic management and are capable of analyzing, evaluating and applying different business strategies and strategic options;
• Are familiar with existing business architectures and equipped to understand and integrate different models;
• Possess the experience to develop business models and put them into practice;
• Are capable to evaluate, implement and drive innovation processes in companies and organizations;
• Have an intercultural understanding, which allows them to master situations and challenges in global markets;
• Have a broad and interdisciplinary knowledge base and are therefore capable of evaluating and overcoming challenges in fast growing markets;
• Know how to work with and lead different people in a goal-oriented and cooperative manner due to reflected experience from practical team work.

The program consists of learning modules and project modules: In the learning modules, participants develop their management skills and sharpen their entrepreneurial understanding on Strategy & Organization, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales & Operations, Leadership & Cooperation as well as Innovation Management. In the project modules, participants learn how to realize new business opportunities – from the development of the business model to market entry.

Applicants can choose between two program formats:

• The Regular Track (4 semesters, starting in October each year) 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 (3 semesters, starting in April each year) 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.

In detail:

• Program structure: Overview of modules

Required language skills for admission:

English (skills will be assess during the admission process, no test results required).

• Information on exams
• Information on studying abroad

General tuition fees for executive programs apply. For this program, there are no additional tuition fees for international students from third countries.

All information on tuition fees for executive programs can be found on the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning website.

The First Step to Your Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation: Your Application

Admission Requirements:

• Graduate degree (Bachelor’s or similar)
• At least 3 years of working experience
• English language proficiency
• Complete application including all required documents
• Successful admission interview

Application Procedure:

1. Consultation (by telephone or in person)
2. Submission of the application documents
3. Invitation to a personal interview

Here you will find detailed information on the requirements for the documents you need to upload for application and admission to TUM.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) obtained outside of Germany must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist (Preliminary Documentation).

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Transcript of Records
• Letter of Motivation (in English)
• Essay
• Proof of at least 3 Years of Professional Experience
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)

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 (authentic document)
• Transcript of Records (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

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.

Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. For the Fast Track (starting in April) the online application opens on October 1, and for the Regular Track (starting in October) the online application process opens on April 1 each year. To secure a place in the program, we advice submitting your application as soon as possible.

Further information on application deadlines and rounds, as well as the required application documents, can be found on the program’s webpage.

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