CAS ETH in Applied Information Technology
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Autumn Semester
Start -
14 weeks
Duration -
ETH Zurich
Location -
EnglishTuition language
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01–30.04.2025
Application period -
CHF 8,500
Programme fee
In brief: The CAS ETH in Applied Information Technology
The programme prepares experienced professionals with a vision that turns information technologies into competitive advantages for their organisations.
Structure and content
Programme description
The CAS ETH in Applied Information Technology (CAS ETH AIT) is designed to enable executives with a non-technical background to shape the IT strategy and portfolio in their organizations. The participants will recognize and quickly adapt to the changing landscape in information technology (from Python programming to Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, Data Science and the involved complex ethical and communication related issues).
Objectives
Participants gain a strategic understanding of how information technologies are applied to products and operations in their industry. They also learn how to effectively lead their IT technical teams using new strategic insights into technology.
Professional perspectives
Graduates of the CAS ETH AIT are able to take on more challenging leadership roles in defining the IT strategies and directions in their organisations. They can lead more effectively interdisciplinary projects with significant information technology components. They also expand heir management skills to lead more effectively cross functional teams and product developments.
Structure and format
Participants complete 5 modules over 14 weeks. Classes are generally conducted in either a block format or blended learning format. Studyload is approximately 300 hours, including lectures, study time and performance assessments.
Additional information
The CAS ETH AIT is part the Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Applied Technology (MAS ETH AT).
Limited number of participants: Admission is based on programme-specific admissions criteria and/or the constitution of the respective group of applicants.
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
Target group and admission
Target group
Business professionals and executives with a non-IT education and a minimum of three years of professional experience in a relevant industry. Target participants include managers working in finance, marketing, corporate strategy, corporate M&A and other non-technical departments.
Requirements
Required language skills
Englisch: B2 – external page Show proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Duration
Application period
01–30.04.2025 (admission after the application deadline)
Location
Fees
Programme fee
CHF 8,500
Application fee
CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-refundable, credit card payment only)
Withdrawal fee
- Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
- More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 2,000
- After the start of the programme: CHF 8,500
Application
Questions about the application
ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail
Application documents
- Diploma certificate and transcript (of records) of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- Download Declaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)
Additional application documents
- Letter of motivation
- CV
