Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Management and Innovation

Educating the innovation managers of the future is the goal of the Master’s in Management & Innovation. It is aimed at young professionals who want to bridge the gap between management & technology. Choose from four tracks and decide whether you want to graduate with a Double or a Single Degree.

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Key Data

Type of Study

Full Time

Standard Duration of Studies

4 semesters

Credits

120 ECTS

Main Locations

Application Period

Information is available on the course homepage.

Admission Category

Aptitude Assessment for Master

Start of Degree Program

Winter Semester (October)

Costs

Required Language Proficiency

English

Information on Degree Program

Educating the innovation managers of the future is the goal of the four-semester Master’s in Management & Innovation. The program is aimed at young professionals with first professional experience who would like to bridge the gap between management and technology. As a graduate from this unique Master‘s program, you will have all the skills you need to foster innovations within organizations.

Choose from four program tracks: You will either pursue your first two semesters in Heilbronn at TUM or at our partner university in Paris, Calgary, or Brisbane, depending on the track of your choice. The third and fourth semester, for all tracks, will take place at TUM’s Munich campus.

Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?

The Master’s in Management & Innovation teaches you the skills you need to be an ideal innovation manager. It gives you the know-how to apply those skills in business administration along various technological settings. You will discover how to build smart solutions at the interface of management and technology, and work as part of an international or interdisciplinary team.

You will learn how to

combine knowledge from different disciplines – business administration, innovation, entrepreneurship – and apply it in key business activities
recognize the potential of innovations and technological trends within organizations and implement them in new business processes
act with an entrepreneurial mindset to define strategies and achieve financial targets
analyze strategic decisions and apply the tools of modern strategic management for successful decision-making
present and communicate professionally

Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?

After attending this program, you will be highly attractive for potential employers, since in-depth knowledge at the interface between management and technology is highly in demand in the business world.

1st & 2nd Semester

TUM Track*
The TUM Track kicks off with courses in general management at TUM Campus Heilbronn. These are accompanied by courses such as personal and career development, language courses or a mentoring program. During the second semester you have the chance to apply your knowledge in a real-life project at one of the family-run businesses in the Heilbronn-Franken region, gain international experience through a study trip, and complete an internship.

* The start of the program is dependent upon a sufficient enrollment number to cover related costs.

Double Degree with HEC Paris
The Double Degree Track leads to two degrees from two of Europe’s most renowned universities, TUM and HEC Paris (France).

You spend your first two semesters at HEC Paris taking courses in general management such as Financial Accounting, Marketing or Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Double Degree with University of Calgary
The Double Degree with the University of Calgary (Canada) leads to two degrees from two renowned entrepreneurial universities. You spend your first two semesters at the Haskayne School of Business developing a comprehensive knowledge of management essentials and making connections in the Canadian business community. Additionally, you can grow your skills through networking events, live case studies and mentorship.

The third semester you spend in Munich attending course modules such as Innovation Prototyping, Technological Trends and Growth Strategies & Business Models. You further develop your personal and leadership skills and work on a real-life project in a startup or large enterprise in the Munich area. The fourth semester is reserved for writing your Master’s thesis. These courses are complemented by networking events and other extracurricular activities.

Double Degree with the University of Queensland
The Double Degree with the University of Queensland (Australia) leads to two degrees from two renowned universities. You spend your first two semesters at the University of Queensland in Brisbane gaining the skills to lead innovation, harness the power of technology and apply the latest thinking to improve business productivity and global competiveness. The University of Queensland is Australia’s leading university, ranking No. 1 in innovation and entrepreneurship.

3rd & 4rd Semester

The third semester you spend in Munich attending course modules at TUM such as Innovation Prototyping, Technological Trends and Growth Strategies & Business Models. You further develop your personal and leadership skills and work on a real-life project in a startup or large enterprise in the Munich area. The fourth semester is reserved for writing your Master’s thesis. These courses are complemented by networking events and other extracurricular activities.

To find out further details on the Master’s program structure, click here www.lll.tum.de/master-management-innovation/.