Management and Technology (am Campus München)

Many companies today are looking for managers with a background in engineering, natural sciences, or life sciences. They need passionate individuals who combine entrepreneurial skills and a detailed knowledge of business with a solid understanding of innovation and technology. Our Bachelor in Management & Technology (TUM-BWL) gives you the interdisciplinary focus you need, putting you at a distinct advantage when it comes to shaping your career. 

The program combines courses in management (70% of your studies) with options in engineering – natural or life sciences (30%). We also leave you plenty of room for specialization and pursuing the areas that interest you most. Our teaching draws on the latest research and state-of-the-art industrial practice. As well as lectures, we run regular tutorials and small-group seminars. Practical experience is ensured through project work. When you are nearing graduation, our excellent Career Service Center is at your disposal to help you launch your professional career. We have strong connections to many leading firms, including BMW, BCG, Commerzbank, E.ON, Siemens and Telefónica O2 Germany.

Optional fields for specializations in Management or/and Technology: 

Optional fields for specialization in management are:

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Marketing, Strategy & Leadership
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Economics, Law & Policy

and/or additional electives in the chosen specialization in Technology: 

• Medicine
• Chemistry
• Electrical and Information Technology
• Informatics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering

After successful completion of the Bachelor’s degree program, you’ll be able to take over a leading position in an international acting company at the interface of management & technology. As such, you’ll be capable of connecting technological issues with economical aspects, which enables you to successfully establish yourself at companies such as e.g. BMW, Siemens, or Allianz.

The first 4 semesters communicate you the basic knowledge of the disciplines Management, Mathematics, Law and Economics.

Starting in the second semester, students get insights into their chosen specialization in technology (Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Informatics, Electrical and Information Technology, Computer Engineering and Medicine).

The specialization in Computer Engineering is the only specialization taught 100 % in English. There is a special selection procedure for the specialization of medicine. The specialization medicine has a limited capacity.

Within the upper terms, our students get the chance to prove their team working skills during the module “Project Studies” and can choose a specialization in the Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy & Leadership, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Finance & Accounting, Economics & Policy or/and Technology area depending on their personal interests. 

Moreover, the modules “International Experience” & “Communication Skills” give students the possibility to acquire important soft skills, extend their language proficiencies and collect experience abroad.

Through the mobility window, we give our students the possibility to complete a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.

Finally, the sixth semester is devoted to the Bachelor’s thesis.

• Overview degree program structure (PDF 96 KB)
• Module Catalog

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German OR English language skills if you wish to apply for this program.

Proof of English language proficiency:

The language of instruction for this program is English. Applicants don´t need to provide a language proficiency certificate. Proof of language skills is provided via the aptitude assessment.

If applicants are unable to provide evidence of half-year grades in English for the last two years of secondary school, they will be invited to an admission interview, which will be conducted in English.

Proof of German language proficiency:

A German higher education entrance qualification (e.g. the Abitur) is accepted as proof of German 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 either English (available only for the specialization in "Computer Engineering") or English and German. The language of instruction for each module is detailed in the course overview.     

• Information on exams
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 2,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Letter of Motivation
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a bachelor's) is obtained outside the EU/EEA

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)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• 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.

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the Bachelor’s program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary shool grades and your grades in subject-specific courses will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted or invited to an admissions interview.

We assess your application considering your final Abitur grade (or GPA) and your four individual half-year grades (Halbjahresnoten) in German or English, Mathematics and an Advanced Natural Science.
Applicants who do not provide the individual grades in the mentioned subjects, we will assess your application considering the final grade (GPA) of your university entrance qualification and your performance in the admission interview. 

In detail: 

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (German) (PDF 181 KB)