MAS ETH in AI and Digital Technology
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Autumn Semester 2025
Start -
2.5 years
Duration -
ETH ZurichLocation
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English
Tuition language -
01.03–31.05.2025
Application period -
CHF 42,000
Programme fee
In brief: The MAS ETH in AI and Digital Technology
The programme provides a targeted education in machine learning, artificial intelligence and other digital technologies to managers without prior formal training in computer science in order to advance their career.
Structure and content
Programme description
The first half of the MAS consists of three CAS programmes that provide a theoretical and practical foundation in data science, ML, AI, software development, networks and cloud computing. In the second half of the programme, participants deepen their skills with an intensive AI Project and learn about more complex topics such as cybersecurity. The MAS programme finishes with a thesis on a topic selected by the participants in consultation with their thesis advisor.
Objectives
The goal of this programme is to improve the decision-making of managers by providing them with fundamental training in the areas of information management, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other digital technologies that is applicable across many consumer-facing and service industries as well as multiple areas of the organisation.
Professional perspectives
Graduates of the MAS ETH AID can take on more challenging roles in interdisciplinary projects with significant software, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity components. They also extend their existing management skills to include managing staff and projects in these areas.
Structure and format
Participants complete 3 CAS, MAS courses, AI Project and master thesis over 2.5 years.
Classes are generally conducted in either a block format or blended learning format. Study workload is approximately 1,500 hours, including lectures, study time and performance assessments.
Additional information
Limited number of participants: Admission is based on programme-specific admissions criteria.
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
62 ECTS credits
Target group and admission
Target group
Managers with a non-computer science education and a minimum of five years of professional 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
English: B2 – external page Show proficiency scales
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2025
Duration
2.5 years
Application period
01.03–31.05.2025 (rolling admission)
Location
Fees
Programme fee
CHF 42,000
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 admission: free of charge
- More than 30 days after the admission: CHF 5,000
- After the beginning of the programme: CHF 42,000
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
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Motivation letter
- Work certificates (if available)
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, Department of Information Science