Executive MBA in Business & IT

Program overview This part-time Executive MBA combines leadership and communication training with up-to-date technical content to prepare experienced professionals for managerial roles in digital environments. The curriculum emphasizes digital transformation, business processes and technology, and IT security & privacy management, while helping participants strengthen their business acumen and expand a professional network of peers from technology and management backgrounds.

Structure and learning experience The programme is aimed at experienced IT professionals, technical experts and digital managers and is delivered in English. It is the most flexible option within the Executive MBA portfolio, allowing candidates to begin with a certificate module. The part-time format is made up of ten modules taught either in Munich at the TUM School of Management or in St. Gallen at the Institute of Information Management (University of St. Gallen). In addition to the core modules, the course includes an International Management & Intercultural Cooperation module, an individual Master’s thesis, and ongoing personal leadership development activities.

Why it matters for international students The degree bridges management and technology so you can lead digital initiatives, design secure IT-enabled processes and communicate strategically across organisations. The blended focus on technical topics and leadership development suits professionals who want to continue working while upgrading their qualifications and building an international network.

Who it’s for & key facts

• Language: English
• Format: Part-time; flexible entry with a certificate module
• Target audience: Experienced IT professionals, technical experts, digital managers
• Total programme structure: 10 modules, plus Master’s thesis and continued leadership & personal development
• Teaching locations: Munich (TUM School of Management) and St. Gallen (Institute of Information Management, University of St. Gallen)
• Core modules at TUM (Munich): Business Processes & Technology; Strategy & Organisation; Finance & Accounting; Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship; IT Security & Privacy Management; Leadership & Cooperation
• Core modules at HSG (St. Gallen): Market, Law & Ethics; Ownership of Enterprise & Corporate Governance; Demand & Supply Management; Change Management & Human Capital
• Additional components: International Management & Intercultural Cooperation module; Master’s thesis; ongoing individual leadership and personal development activities

This part-time Executive MBA blends advanced business administration with IT-focused leadership, tailored for working professionals who want to bridge technology and management. The curriculum is structured to be compatible with busy careers, using evening sessions and concentrated classroom blocks so participants can continue full-time employment while studying. Instructional design emphasizes applied learning and peer exchange to translate theory into immediate workplace impact.

Learning takes place in small, interdisciplinary teams with a constructive participant-to-lecturer ratio, enabling intensive discussion, personalized feedback, and hands-on teamwork. Pedagogical methods include case studies, company visits and project work that connect academic frameworks to real corporate challenges. These features foster practical consulting skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead digital initiatives across functional boundaries.

Teaching is delivered by professors from TUM, the University of St. Gallen and other internationally recognised universities, together with senior practitioners from industry and management consulting. Through this mix of academic rigour and practitioner experience, participants develop capabilities in strategic decision-making, managing digital transformation, cross-functional leadership, and applying evidence-based management tools to IT-driven business problems. The programme also supports professional networking via interaction with guest speakers and company engagements.

Key highlights (modules & learning outcomes emphasized)

• Applied, interdisciplinary coursework linking business administration and IT practice
• Case-based learning and company visits to practice problem-solving in real contexts
• Team projects to strengthen collaboration, consulting-style delivery and leadership
• Focus on strategic decision-making, digital management, and translating technical expertise into business value
• Instruction from internationally renowned academics and high-profile industry experts

Ideal candidate profile / requirements

• Experienced IT professionals
• Technical experts seeking management responsibilities
• Digital managers aiming to expand business and leadership skills
• Ability to participate in a part-time, evening-oriented study format while working full time

Graduates are prepared to move into senior management and leadership roles at the intersection of business and IT, such as IT director, CIO, product or programme manager, head of digital transformation, or senior consultant in technology strategy. The programme’s emphasis on digital transformation, IT security & privacy, and business process integration equips participants to lead technology-driven change initiatives and to bridge technical and managerial functions within organisations.

Given the part-time, executive focus, alumni typically progress from technical or mid-level management positions into strategic leadership roles, advisory and consulting jobs, or entrepreneurial ventures. The international module and network opportunities also support careers with multinational firms and cross-border assignments.