Executive MBA Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
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Executive MBA Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
Facts
- Language: English
- Duration: 3 semesters + master's thesis
- Format: part-time
- Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
- Start: October 2026
- Fee: € 28,890 (-10% for TU Wien Alumni)
- Early Bird: - € 2,000 for applications until May 31, 2026
Timetable (PDF)
Shape the Future of Innovation and Technology
Experience transformative professional development with the Executive MBA Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship at TU Wien. Benefit from practical modules, offered part-time and in English, and sharpen your skills in business management, technology and innovation.
Meet dynamic market conditions with targeted corporate strategies, successfully implement technological innovations, and expand your professional network. Shape the future of innovation and digitalization with us.
Discover your Entrepreneurial Capabilities with the MIT Approach
The program emphasizes hands-on learning that you can directly apply to your entrepreneurial activities. A key highlight is the 24-step approach of Disciplined Entrepreneurship by Bill Aulet, based on methods developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This practical framework guides you through the entire process of business development – from target audience analysis to market entry strategy.
Through the MIT approach, you will learn how to systematically develop business ideas, create prototypes, and conduct product validation to ensure your offering provides real value.
Inspiring Collaboration on Exciting Tasks
A central focus of the program is collaborative group work. In interactive teams, you will work on your own business ideas and regularly present your progress. Ongoing exchange and feedback from instructors and peers allow for the iterative improvement of your concepts. This not only enhances your entrepreneurial skills, but also your abilities in teamwork, critical reflection, and pitching.
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Key Facts
| Duration: | 3 semesters + Master's thesis |
| Academic Director: | Univ. Prof. Dr. Sabine Köszegi |
| Language: | English (with optional German modules) |
| Degree: | Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) |
| ECTS: | 90 |
| Format: | Part-time, blocked in modules |
| Locations: | TU Wien, surrounding area of Vienna, possibility to do a study trip |
| Fee: | € 28,890 (-10% for TU Wien graduates) Take advantage of the tax deductibility, opens an external URL in a new window: Up to 50% of the program fees can be refunded. |
| Super Early Bird Bonus: | - € 2,000 for applications until May 31, 2026 |
| Timetable: | Timetable Winter Semester 2026/27 |
Real-life Content
Bring your professional challenges directly into the classroom and take advantage of the enormous opportunities offered by digitalization. Practical case studies allow you to apply the knowledge you have acquired directly in your job and thus derive the greatest possible benefit from the program.
Strategy & Innovation
- Innovation Management & Business Models: Learn methods for identifying innovation potential and developing new business strategies.
- Digital Trends & Disruption: Use technological developments to change markets and create competitive advantages.\
Technology & Entrepreneurship
- Innovation Management & Digitalization: Integrate state-of-the-art technologies into business processes.
- Entrepreneurship: Found your own start-up or drive innovation in existing companies.
Finance & marketing
- Financing & business planning: Develop sound financing and business plans for innovative ideas.
- Market launch & scaling: Implement strategies for the successful placement of new products and services.
Management & implementation
- Strategic corporate management: Make well-founded decisions to manage your company.
- Stakeholder management & leadership: Communicate convincingly and lead teams effectively.
- Agility & scalability: Respond flexibly to market changes and drive global growth.
Target Group
This MBA is aimed at managers, entrepreneurs and innovators who want to expand their skills in innovation management, strategic entrepreneurship and technology-based business development.
- Managers & executives who want to manage innovation processes in their companies and drive digital transformation.
- Entrepreneurs & founders who want to build successful start-ups or scale existing companies.
- Specialists and managers from technology, IT or industrial sectors who want to utilize digital disruptions and develop new business models.
- Product & innovation managers who want to accompany pioneering solutions from the idea to the market launch.
- Consultants & business developers who provide strategic support to companies in the areas of innovation, financing and market positioning.
This MBA is ideal for anyone who wants to take their strategic thinking, innovative strength and entrepreneurial skills to the next level!
Exclusive network
- Exclusive Network of Alumni, Participants, and Lecturers from TU Wien from day one
- Connect with international students, lecturers, and practitioners from the very beginning of your journey.
- Enjoy invitations to regular events and lectures, even after completing the MBA program.
Your benefits
Excellent Reputation & Academic Quality
- Study at one of Europe's leading technical universities.
- Learn from renowned experts in both academia and practice.
- Experience a scientifically grounded and practically-oriented education at the highest level.
Unique Combination of Strategy, Technology & Finance
- An interdisciplinary approach that combines management, technology, and financial knowledge.
- Perfect preparation for leadership roles in technology-driven industries.
- Develop future-proof strategies for innovation and growth.
State-of-the-Art Learning with Practical Focus
- Experience-oriented teaching methods: Case studies, best practices, and corporate projects.
- Direct applicability of the knowledge in your own professional environment.
- Exclusive insights into technological trends and innovative business models.
Exclusive Network & Career Boost
- Access to a prestigious alumni network of executives and experts.
- Opportunity to network with top international decision-makers.
- Career-boosting connections to leading companies and innovation hubs.
Flexible Study Model for Professionals
- Ideal for balancing with your career through a modular structure and part-time concept.
- Focus on individual learning and personal development.
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What you will learn
Our Executive MBA equips you with practical skills to strategically manage innovation and leverage technology for success.
Strategic Management & Leadership\ Learn to steer organizations effectively, make informed decisions, and develop sustainable growth strategies.
Career Advancement & Networking\ Enhance your leadership skills and build valuable connections with experts, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders.
Innovation Management & Technology Trends\ Understand emerging technologies and successfully implement innovation projects within your organization.
Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship\ Whether launching your own startup or driving innovation within an established company, develop entrepreneurial skills for long-term success.
Market Analysis & Project Management\ Master the tools to analyze complex markets and create detailed business and financial plans for successful project execution.
This MBA prepares you for the future – strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial!
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Facts
- Language: English
- Duration: 3 semesters + master's thesis
- Format: part-time
- Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
- Start: October 2026
- Fee: € 28,890 (-10% for TU Wien Alumni)
- Early Bird: - € 2,000 for applications until May 31, 2026
Timetable (PDF)
Next Steps
Online Info Point
Contact
Mag. Monika Huemayer\ Senior Program Manager
mba@tuwien.ac.at\ T +43 1 58801 41708
Next Steps
Online Info Point
Contact
Mag. Monika Huemayer\ Senior Program Manager
mba@tuwien.ac.at\ T +43 1 58801 41708
Prof. Köszegi , Academic Director
Ideas drive the development in art, technology, economy and society. This MBA offers an inspiring learning environment for developing your ideas. You will learn how to grow start-ups into companies or how to create innovative organizational units and spin-offs within established companies.