Part-time Executive MBA for Leaders in Technology & Business
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Part-time Executive MBA for Leaders in Technology & Business
Leading technology-driven organizations requires a rare combination: technical depth and strategic business acumen. This MBA was developed for leaders who want to unite both dimensions.
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At the Intersection of Two Worlds
Technical leaders face a distinctive challenge: they must navigate technological complexity while making strategic business decisions. They lead engineering organizations, oversee product development, or drive technical innovation—requiring both technical judgment and comprehensive management knowledge.
Classical executive education programs are designed for general management. Our MBA addresses a more specific question: How does one lead organizations where technology is not a means to an end, but the strategic core?
Executive MBA Programs | Management & Technology
General Management // German
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Strategic Management & Technology // English
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Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship // English
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Advanced Technologies & Global Leadership // English
Operational Excellence & AI // English
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Space Architecture & Management // English
Healthcare Futures //German
Leading Change and Transformation //German
Participant Profiles
The MBA is designed for experienced professionals working at the intersection of technology and business:
- Technical Leaders with responsibility for engineering teams, product development, or technical departments who want to systematically expand their strategic business understanding.
- Senior Professionals growing toward executive leadership and preparing to assume broader management responsibility.
- Professionals in technology-driven contexts who mediate between technical and business functions and want to deepen both perspectives.
What unites them all: work in environments where technological decisions have strategic implications—and vice versa.
Our Approach
As part of TU Wien, we combine technical excellence with management expertise. This combination shapes curriculum, faculty, and peer group.
Technological Foundation \ Management concepts are addressed in the context of technological organizations. Strategy modules cover platform thinking and innovation management. Finance content encompasses R&D investment and valuation of technical projects. Leadership topics focus on leading technical teams and organizations.
Peer Learning \ The cohort consists of technical leaders, senior engineers in leadership positions, and professionals at the tech-business intersection. Exchange with peers navigating similar challenges is an integral part of the program.
Academic Rigor \ Academic quality meets the standards of leading technical universities - with focus on practical applicability in technological contexts.
Curriculum
The program delivers comprehensive management competencies with specific focus on technological contexts.
- Core modules include leadership and organizational behavior, finance and economics, technology management, and strategy—each with application to technology-driven organizations.
- Leadership modules address the challenges of leading technical teams and organizations, from individual contributor transitions to executive-level change management. Emphasis is placed on developing engineering culture and managing transformation in technology contexts.
- Finance content covers financial planning and investment evaluation—particularly relevant for R&D decisions, technical project assessment, and understanding the financial implications of technical architecture choices. Economic analysis addresses market dynamics in technology-driven industries.
- Technology management modules provide hands-on knowledge of data analytics, technology assessment, and innovation processes. Content encompasses data science applications, technology roadmaps, sustainability measurement, and the strategic evaluation of emerging technologies.
- Strategy modules address competitive positioning in technology markets, platform thinking, and strategic decision-making in innovation contexts. Participants learn to translate technical vision into market strategy and to understand the strategic implications of technical decisions.
- Elective modules enable specialization in areas such as Innovation Management, Data Literacy & AI Essentials, or Deep Tech.
Format: 18 months, part-time, blocked on-site sessions complemented by online components.
Interview (in German) with Univ.Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Güttel, Dean TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education
Faculty & Network
Faculty unites academic expertise with practical experience from technology-driven organizations. In addition to lecturers from TU Wien, practitioners from leading tech companies and partners from international business schools teach in the program.
The alumni network comprises technical leaders, CTOs, founders, and executives from diverse technological industries—from established corporates to scale-ups.
Partnerships with Carlson School of Management (University of Minnesota) and other international institutions enable global perspectives and extend the network beyond the DACH region.
After the Program
Graduates combine technical expertise with strategic business understanding. They are able to translate technological complexity into business context - and vice versa.
They lead engineering organizations, oversee technical product development, drive innovation, or assume executive roles at the intersection of technology and business.
The common denominator: they don't have to choose between technical and business identity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it possible to complete the program entirely online?
Certain parts of the MBA can be completed online. However, the MBA programs at TU Wien also emphasize personal interaction and include on-campus modules. Some programs feature more virtual components than others. This allows students to better balance their professional or family commitments with their studies. Contact us to learn more about the exact format.
How many hours per week should I plan to devote to my studies?
This can be adapted to individual circumstances and depends on the specific program. Generally, you should plan on around 15 to 20 hours per week (including on-campus sessions and self-study).
What financing options are available?
Many of our students receive support from their employers or apply for scholarships, grants, or student loans. It’s important to be aware of the costs involved, including tuition and any additional fees. We are happy to advise you on possible financing solutions.
How practical is the curriculum?
Our lecturers bring extensive experience from both industry and research. Practical application is ensured through study projects, case studies, and group work.
What sets the MBA at TU Wien apart from other providers?
TU Wien combines outstanding technical expertise with solid management know-how. This is a unique feature, especially for those who want to merge technological innovation with strategic business leadership.
Next Steps
For detailed information on curriculum, faculty, and admission, attend one of our information sessions or schedule a personal conversation.
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Next Steps
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Management & Technology\ Mag. Katrin Henner\ T +43 1 58801 41795
Next Steps
Online Info Point
Contact
Management & Technology\ Mag. Katrin Henner\ T +43 1 58801 41795
Catherina Purrucker - Head of the Management School
The context in which organizations and managers operate is becoming increasingly demanding. Executives therefore need not only sound management knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking, but also distinctive leadership skills and change management competence to be able to master the challenges of the future.