MAS ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics
This description is only available in English.
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Autumn Semester
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4 semesters
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ETH ZurichLocation
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EnglishTuition language
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01.11.2024–30.04.2025
Application period
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CHF 23,700
Programme fee
In brief: The MAS ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics
The programme empowers you to become an innovative and critical leader by equipping you with expertise in technology management and economics and furthering your personal development.
Structure and content
Programme description
The MAS ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics (MAS ETH MTEC) is one of the longest-standing management education programmes for working professionals in Switzerland. Since 1980, more than 2,000 graduates have completed the programme and gone on to assume management and leadership roles in companies and organisations.
The MAS ETH MTEC curriculum can be tailored to your own individual needs and interests. It comprises four different categories of study:
- Core Courses, which provide foundational knowledge in management and economics
- Elective Courses, which deepen your understanding of issues that cut across disciplines and technologies
- Skill-based Training, which focuses on your personal development
- The Master’s thesis, which applies your expertise to a real-world business context of your choice
An optional course abroad, featuring selected seminars, workshops, company visits and networking events completes the curriculum.
Objectives
Building on your academic background, the MAS ETH MTEC programme empowers you to employ new technologies to address societal problems and business needs. You will become an innovative and critical leader, mindful of the impact of your decisions both on the organisations you work for and on society as a whole.
Professional perspectives
As a programme graduate, you will have mastered the skills and tools required to lead teams and organisations engaged in processes of transforming and redefining their business models.
Recent graduates are creative and innovative and work as:
- technology managers
- project leaders in large and complex enterprises
- product and production leaders
- work and process designers
- business consultants
They often go on to found their own companies.
Structure and format
The MAS ETH MTEC is a four-semester, part-time programme, starting every year in the Autumn Semester. It consists of two parts: the first three semesters are made up of lectures, seminars and block courses, while the fourth semester is devoted to a Master’s thesis.
- We recommend reducing your professional workload to 70–80 percent and completing the programme parallel to your job.
- To this end, we offer flexibility in terms of distributing your workload over the course of the programme.
On-campus and online
- Core courses are held in the ETH main building and can also be completed online.
- Elective and skill-based training courses are held in small seminars or interactive block courses and require on-site presence.
Additional information
Become part of the MAS ETH MTEC community. We offer:
- A buddies programme, which connects new students with experienced students and facilitates peer-to-peer learning, orientation, and inspiration
- A mentoring programme, which pairs current students with industry experts and alumni to promote personal and professional development, as well as career and network building
- MAS+ workshops and talks – an integrative learning format that allows you to delve into emerging fields with fellow students, alumni and industry experts
- Student and alumni events, which foster networking with current and former classmates and staff
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
Target group and admission
Target group
Requirements
A degree at the Master’s level in a scientific or technical discipline from a university recognised by ETH, or an equivalent educational qualifications. At least two years of professional experience. Good command of English.
Required language skills
English: C2, German: A2–B1 (German skills are helpful, but not necessary) – external page Show proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2024 (September, every year)
Duration
4 semesters, part-time
Application period
01.11.2024–30.04.2025 (rolling admission)
Location
ETH Zurich (some courses can also be completed online)
Fees
Programme fee
CHF 23,700 (excl. course abroad)
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 and before the start of the semester: CHF 5,000
- After the start of the semester: CHF 10,000
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
- Job references
- We recommend including a letter of recommendation and a letter of motivation
- CV
- Doctoral students: thesis abstract
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC), Chair of Technology and Innovation Management