Overview This part-time Master of Science is aimed at professionals with a STEM background who want to move into management roles while keeping close to cutting‑edge technology. The programme is delivered using modern digital and blended‑learning tools, so you can complete the entire course of study online while balancing work and other commitments.
What you will learn You will gain a solid management foundation focused on turning advanced technologies into commercial value. Curriculum topics include digital and additive manufacturing, big data technologies, sustainable energy solutions and other contemporary technological developments. The course trains you to combine managerial thinking with technical insight so you can plan, evaluate and implement technology‑driven business initiatives.
Career relevance and skills Graduates leave with an interdisciplinary mindset and the ability to “speak both languages” of management and technology. The programme is particularly well suited to STEM professionals who want to step into leadership, product, innovation or entrepreneurial roles while deepening their understanding of state‑of‑the‑art technologies.
Key points / admission-related information
This part-time MSc is designed for flexible study from anywhere in the world and can be completed in up to six semesters. A dedicated support team helps you choose the learning pathway that best matches your background and career goals, so you can balance study with work or other commitments.
The core "TIME Essentials" introduce contemporary trends across technology, innovation, marketing and entrepreneurship through real-world case studies and collaborative projects. These modules build a practical foundation that links academic frameworks to managerial decisions and market realities.
Beyond the essentials, you can personalise your studies through Management Deep Dives to sharpen specific leadership and business skills, and through Technology Transfer Labs that let you investigate the crossovers between different technology domains. These labs focus on how emerging technologies create new products, ecosystems and business models at the intersection of disciplines.
Key modules and learning outcomes
This part-time interdisciplinary MSc expects applicants to hold a STEM bachelor’s degree and to bring professional experience. Candidates must meet specific credit-point (CP) distributions in mathematics, natural sciences/engineering/computer science, and basic business administration. If your prior studies do not cover the required CPs in technology or management, you will need to take additional modules to make up the shortfall (with a defined maximum).
If you studied in a system that uses a different credit scheme, convert your credits to the host institution’s CP scale when preparing your application. Any definitions or detailed mappings of acceptable subjects are governed by the programme’s examination regulations, so check those if you are unsure which courses count toward each CP requirement.
Winter Semester (International)
1 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 August 2026
Graduates are prepared for management and leadership roles at the intersection of technology and business. Typical career paths include technology management, product or innovation manager, digital transformation lead, R&D project leader, and roles in strategy or growth teams within tech companies.
The degree also supports entrepreneurial ambitions: the mix of technology transfer labs, innovation project modules and start‑up focused courses equips graduates to found or scale deep‑tech ventures or to take on senior roles in innovation units of established organisations.
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