Advance your leadership capabilities and sharpen your approach to organisational strategy for a technology-driven, fast-changing business environment. This part-time Executive MBA is designed for experienced executives, professionals and managers who want to grow as strategic leaders while continuing to work. The programme combines applied management content with a strong emphasis on personal and leadership development to prepare you for next-generation leadership challenges.
Throughout the course you benefit from a structured personal development programme and an accompanying mentoring scheme. A dedicated analysis of your individual leadership style helps you understand and refine responsible leadership practices within internationally oriented organisations. The course balances core management theory with practical tools for change, innovation and stakeholder engagement.
The curriculum covers a set of core modules and allows customisation through electives so you can match the programme to your interests and career goals. In addition to taught modules you will complete a Master’s thesis and ongoing one-to-one leadership development activities, including a module on international management and intercultural communication to support global leadership roles.
Requirements / key facts
This part-time Executive MBA is tailored for experienced executives, managers and professionals who need a flexible format that fits around ongoing work commitments. The curriculum is delivered through concentrated classroom modules and evening sessions so participants can continue to work while studying. Small, interdisciplinary teams and a constructive participant-to-lecturer ratio ensure active engagement and personalised feedback throughout the programme.
Learning is practice-oriented: the course uses case studies, team projects and company visits to bridge theory and real-world application. These elements are designed to develop the ability to analyse complex business problems, apply strategic decision‑making, and implement solutions in the workplace. The mix of evening classes and on-site corporate exposure also supports immediate transfer of learning to participants’ current roles.
Teaching is provided by a blend of university faculty and proven practitioners: professors from TUM and other internationally recognised universities deliver the core modules, while numerous additional experts from academia and industry contribute specialized sessions. This combination strengthens academic rigour while creating direct professional connections and current industry perspectives.
Key facts / entry profile (concise)
This Executive MBA requires a recognised first degree and relevant professional experience, plus completion of a multi-stage admissions procedure. Candidates should be prepared to submit a full online application (via TUMonline) with all required documents, take part in an evaluation of their qualifications and motivation, and—if pre-selected—attend an interview. English language skills are checked as part of the admission process; formal test scores are not required.
Before applying, you are strongly encouraged to attend an information session and arrange an individual consultation with the Programme Manager. These steps help clarify your goals, check prerequisites, and answer questions. Applications are processed in rounds, so submitting a complete application early increases the chance of a faster decision.
Admission requirements and process (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
31 August 2026
Summer Semester (International)
28 February 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 August 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
28 February 2026
Graduates typically move into senior leadership, strategic management or cross-functional executive roles where they lead digital transformation, organisational change and innovation initiatives. The programme also supports career advancement in consulting, entrepreneurship or international management by strengthening strategic decision-making, financial understanding and intercultural competence.
Because the Executive MBA is designed for professionals with work experience and includes industry-facing elements and networking opportunities, alumni commonly leverage the degree to expand their leadership responsibilities or pivot into roles with greater strategic impact.
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