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CAS ETH in Applied Manufacturing Technology

  • Spring Semester (January)

    Start

  • 14 weeks

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language

  • 01.09–30.11.2024

    Application period

  • CHF 8,500

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Applied Manufacturing Technology  

The programme provides non-technical managers with a targeted technology education in product development and production in order to prepare them for greater responsibility in technology-driven companies.

Structure and content

Programme description

Participants of the CAS ETH in Applied Manufacturing Technology (CAS ETH AMT) learn about the most important processes and advanced technologies driving the transition to Industry 4.0 and how they are being applied in practice to develop new and innovative products across various industries. The programme consists of four modules. The first two modules are devoted to understanding manufacturing processes and production systems, including automation systems and robotics. The next two modules focus on product development and the selection of materials.

Objectives

Participants gain an understanding of how manufacturing technologies are applied to products and operations in their industry, with an emphasis on new technologies that will have significant impact within the next five years, and to communicate more effectively with technical specialists.

Professional perspectives

Graduates of the CAS ETH AMT are able to take on more challenging leadership roles in interdisciplinary projects with significant engineering design and manufacturing components and to extend their existing management skills to include managing design and manufacturing specialists.

Structure and format

Participants complete 4 modules over 14 weeks. Classes are generally conducted in either a block format or blended learning format. Study load is approximately 300 hours, including lectures, study time and performance assessments.

Additional information

The CAS ETH AMT is the second CAS in the Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Applied Technology (MAS ETH AT) programme.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

12 ECTS credits
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Target group and admission

Target group

Managers with limited or narrow technical background and a minimum of five years working experience in a relevant industry. Target participants include managers working in finance, marketing, strategy and other non-technical departments.

Requirements

Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or an equivalent educational qualification plus relevant management experience after graduation.

Required language skills

Englisch: B2 – external page Show proficiency scales

Language(s) of performance assessment

English
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Dates and venue

Start

Every Spring Semester (January)

Duration

14 weeks, part-time

Application period

01.09–30.11.2024 (rolling admission)

Location

ETH Zurich
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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
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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

Recommended procedure for a successful application

Application documents

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Organiser

Programme management

Professor Mirko Meboldt
Programme Director
Professor Mirko Meboldt
Dr Iulian Nistor
Programme Manager
Dr Iulian Nistor
Professor Ulrike Grossner
Deputy Programme Director
Professor Ulrike Grossner

Contact

Karin Sonderegger Zaky
MAS/CAS Admin. Assistant
  • +41 44 632 27 77

ETH Zurich
Physikstrasse 3
8092 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET)

Further information

CAS ETH in Applied Manufacturing Technology
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