CAS ETH in Applied Technology: R&D and Innovation
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Autumn Semester
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3 months
Duration -
ETH ZurichLocation
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EnglishTuition language
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15.04–15.07.2024
Application period -
CHF 8,500
Programme fee
In brief: The CAS ETH in Applied Technology: R&D and Innovation
The aim is to qualify managers and professionals without engineering education to work effectively with technology experts at the interface between R&D and business innovation.
Structure and content
Programme description
The CAS ETH in Applied Technology: R&D and Innovation covers the nature of innovation and walks through processes to ideate with a strong focus on customer value. R&D organisations and processes and their interaction within the enterprise to successfully turn an idea into a market offering are discussed. In the context of innovation, co-creation and partnership, intellectual property, and standardisation are explained.
Objectives
Participants shall understand the relevance and structures of successful innovation. Exploring the complexity of innovation and the related R&D processes will help them to build and lead successful and innovative organisations.
Professional perspectives
In many organisations, innovation is a core driver of success. Leaders within the organisation either have to lead, to participate in or interact with R&D and innovation. This programme provides the necessary background to move into such positions.
Structure and format
Participants complete 4 modules over 14 weeks from September to December. Classes are generally conducted in either a block format or blended learning format to minimize time away from work.
Classes are held at ETH Zürich (Zentrum) every other week for one full day and one half day (typically Friday all day and Saturday morning). The programme is thus well suited as a part-time study programme.
Additional information
Total workload is approximately 300 hours and successful graduates earn a total of 10 ECTS credits.
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
10 ECTS credits
Target group and admission
Target group
Managers and professionals without engineering backgrounds.
Requirements
Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or an equivalent educational qualification
Required language skills
Englisch: C1 – external pageShow proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2024
Duration
3 months, part-time
Application period
15.04–15.07.2024
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
- Withdrawal within 30 days after admission and before the beginning of the programme: free of charge
- Withdrawal more than 30 days after the admission date and before the beginning of the programme: CHF 2,000
- Withdrawal after the beginning 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
- DownloadDeclaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)
Additional application documents
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
ETH Zurich
Physikstrasse 3
8092
Zurich
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET)