At a glance:
- Final Degree: Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Management & Technology
- Duration: 3 semesters + Master’s Thesis
- Language: English
- Next Programme Start: 21 October 2024
(TU Wien) Executive MBA Advanced Technologies & Global Leadership with Caltech
Description
Future-oriented thinking and actions are more important than every before – in our economy, in our society, in our times in general. As one of the most important influential elements operations & supply chains need to be up-to-date in strategic planning, tactical decision-making & long-term success. We have the necessary equipment and skills to face our current challenges in this department!
For the mentioned aspects, a diverse skill set needs to be established. Starting with solid management and leadership skills as one of the main factors, our future leaders need to be prepared for all measures, models & systems, & get an exact scope of future operations & supply chain chances & challenges.
Detailed insights into the structures and processes of companies are the key for success. Our leaders of tomorrow will be getting and feeling fit in all required areas, such as sourcing & supplies, final logistics, product & process quality, cost & materials management and more.
In our time it is of utmost importance to take up an international approach when educating our future leaders and influencers. For this TU Wien ACE started a cooperation with CalTech, in order to fulfill these requirements the best way possible. Two continents, two highly qualitative perspectives are therefore embedded in this specially designed MBA program for an international cohort of learners and students. As an add-on an international certification for professional supply chain managers is included in the specialization of the curriculum as well.
Thus, look up from your process chart, deepen your skills and expand your network! It’s worth it!
Next programme start: 21 October 2024
Programme benefits:
- specialisation at the highest academic level
- overarching combination of management & technology
- leadership skills and competencies
- practical relevance and in-depth network
- study trip to Caltech in Pasadena, California, USA
This MBA is the right choice if you want to
- ensure the depth, breadth, complexity, as well as strategic and tactical aspects of global supply chain management through our specialization
- develop innovative fundamental models and concepts within the given framework
- be challenged to perform economic analysis for real-world strategic and tactical actions
- put your newly acquired knowledge into practice and create the basic framework of a global sourcing strategy for one of your commodities
- assume or advance in a leadership position in the field of procurement and logistics.
This programme covers the latest thinking in global sourcing, logistics and supply chain management.
The MBA particularly addresses professionals with a technical or scientific background from the following areas:
- Transport and logistics
- Mobility of people and goods
- Infrastructure management
- Mobility services
- Public service, municipalities, engineering offices and consulting companies.
About TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education
Connecting Science, Technology & Business. Since 2005, the Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) has been the central contact for postgraduate education at TU Wien. In a world that is increasingly shaped by technology, we support our participants (TU graduates as well as specialists & managers) in achieving their individual goals and shaping our future. Through the knowledge of our renowned lecturers, we bridge the gap between research and business and combine scientific know-how with practical applicability. In this way, we refine your individual skills and sustainably increase your professional and private perspectives. The TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education team is looking forward to meeting you and supporting you with exciting, new insights and long-standing experience in postgraduate education.
Key Facts
Final Degree:Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Management & Technology
ECTS Credits: 92
Duration: 3 semesters + Master’s Thesis
Structure: Part-time, blocked in modules
Language: English
Admission Requirements: First academic degree; 3 years of work experience; personal interview
+) Persons holding an equivalent educational and professional qualification may also be admitted.
Locations: TU Wien, surrounding area of Vienna, Caltech Pasadena, online
Academic Director:
Next Programme Start: 21 October 2024
Schedule
This program is designed for working professionals and allows you to balance work, family and the MBA program. This allows you to work while developing new business skills, knowledge and competencies.
It runs over 18 months and includes 45 class days. The modules take place in block form mostly from Thursday – Saturday all day. For the specialization, a stay of approximately 2 weeks in Pasadena, California, USA, is planned. Before and after the modules there will be online sessions for kick-off / briefing and reflection / de-briefing.
Didactics
All modules are divided into a preparation phase, the in-class time and a follow-up phase.
Individual preparation phase
The individual preparation phase for a module includes pre-readings, preparation of case studies, preparation of presentations, essays, etc.
In-class time
Courses use a variety of teaching and learning methods. These range from interactive case studies, simulations and calculations to classic presentations and also include discussions and group dynamic exercises as well as reflections.
The specialization takes place primarily in Pasadena, California (U.S.). Additional benefits include on-site Company Visits, Factory & Lab Tours as well as Guest Lectures and Case Study processing.
Individual follow-up phase
This is intended to consolidate or apply what has been learned. The follow-up phase includes the writing of term papers, reflection work or exams or working on case studies.
Curriculum overview
Leadership & Organisational Behaviour | Leadership Retreats | 3×3 days
- Organizational Behavior & Leadership Basics
- Leadership, Teams & Communication
- Leadership, Organization & Change
Elective | 6 days
- Process & Quality Management | E-Learning and Online Sessions
Management & Technology | 15 days
- Finance, Accounting & Economics
- Managing Technologies
- Strategy & Marketing
Organisation & Supply Chain Management | 15 days
- Kick-Off and Briefing | Online Sessions | 2 days Caltech Field Study Pasadena (U.S.)
- Lectures on Operations & Supply Chain Management from Caltech Experts
- Factory Tours & Company Visits
- Tours to Special Caltech Facilities & Labs
- Case Study Working Dinners
- After Dinner Guest Lectures
- Caltech Campus and History Tours
- De-Briefing, Field Study Follow-Up & Reflection | Online Sessions | 3 days
Master’s thesis
In your Master’s thesis, you will work independently on a problem by applying scientific methods in a topic area of your own choice. In most cases, it is a question with practical relevance to your own working environment.
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