Prof. Dr. Torsten-Oliver Salge
Prof. Torsten-Oliver Salge is Co-Director of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management at RWTH Aachen University and Fellow of Cambridge Digital Innovation at the University of Cambridge.
Leverage the transformative potential of technology!
Our award-winning M.Sc. Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship is the perfect match for you if you want to exploit the potential of new technologies in a business-oriented way. You will combine the best of both disciplines to find solutions to the significant challenges of our time in a truly interdisciplinary way. Enjoy maximum flexibility and an unforgettable stay in Cambridge in this unique program. Join a community of outstanding professionals from a broad range of high-profile tech companies.
Digitalization changed the necessity of time and space for learning, and we designed our program with that idea in mind. Therefore, this Management and Engineering master allows
high flexibility regarding the learning track and study mode. This allows you to tailor the program and its duration to your needs and interests.
Transform yourself from a technical expert into a technology-focused all-rounder. Gain fundamental knowledge in the fields of Technology and Innovation Management.
Language | English |
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Scope | 3 Semesters, 90 CP |
Format | Full-time on campus in Aachen, Germany |
Degree | Master of Science RWTH Aachen University |
Study Start | October 01, 2025 |
Costs | 30.000 EUR (Early Bird: 28.000 EUR) |
Next Application Deadline | Early Bird: January 15, 2025 |
Choose a specific focus within this program to dive deep into your area of interest. Or mix and match elective modules to broaden your horizon and gain a diverse skill set. The choice is yours: customize your learning journey to suit your passions and career goals.
Innovation is linking advanced technical processes to strategic management. Innovation creates competitive advantage, increases efficiency and improves productivity. It enables organisations to respond to market needs and promotes sustainable practices and a culture of continuous improvement. By focusing on innovation, this program prepares you to become a visionary leader capable of driving transformational change.
Marketing is critical to translating a company's technical capabilities into business success. Effective marketing strategies create competitive advantage, increase brand awareness and drive customer loyalty. It enables organisations to understand and respond quickly to customer needs, ensuring that products and services are tailored to market requirements. By focusing on marketing, this program enables you to understand customer needs and drive significant growth.
Entrepreneurship is the driving force that transforms innovative ideas into successful businesses - whether as a start-up or within large corporations. Entrepreneurial thinking promotes adaptability and resilience, essential qualities in a rapidly changing technological landscape. With the focus on entrepreneurship in this program, you will switch perspectives and be able to turn new or existing ideas into promising business cases.
All modules combine comprehensive and cutting-edge research with case studies, hands-on exercise, or group projects.
The TIME Essentials allow you to dive into the world of Technology, Innovation, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. You will immerse yourself into fascinating case studies and group projects and connect theory and practice. By completing these modules, you will have built a solid foundation upon which you can add in-depth expertise in the second semester.
The management electives allow you to deepen your management skills and tailor the curriculum to your own passions and aspirations. For each of the three key themes of the program (innovation, marketing, and entrepreneurship), we are offering two electives providing all the necessary knowledge, skills and perspectives to optimally sharpen your profile. You will choose four out of six modules.
Innovation often happens at the intersection of distinct technology fields. The technology electives are your opportunity to expand your technology expertise and explore those technology fields that shape our future lives. Choose two out of six highly relevant technology subjects.
Experience a world-leading technology ecosystem at the University of Cambridge
Feel the spirit of one of the most prestigious universities in the world and be part of an intensive workshop on innovation ecosystems. You will benefit from campus and company visits in the Silicon Fen and unique insights into student life in Cambridge. Moreover, you will work in a team to build solutions for a grand challenge in areas such as mobility or climate change and at the same time, practice your project management skills.
Discover Ecosystem Dynamics and Leadership Challenges in a Cross-Functional Team
Gain analytical skills on the strategic development of disruptive digital technologies within a hands-on group work. Manage a real innovation project within a diverse, cross-functional innovation team. Train your intercultural understanding and soft skills, learn how to manage risk and knowledge boundaries and develop leadership competencies.
Your master thesis allows you to put your learnings into practice and study a meaningful challenge on innovation, marketing, or entrepreneurship using scientific research methods. This way you will contribute to both the research and management community. Create a moment of pride and look forward to a promising future.
Combine the best of two worlds: management and engineering
Our Management and Engineering Master's program gives you a strong foundation in management, combined with a range of innovative electives in technology. You can choose six elective modules - four in management and two in technology - to shape your education to fit your career goals. The curriculum is created in partnership with the renowned professors from the Faculty of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University, and is enriched by insights from leading business and industry experts. This combination of academic and practical knowledge ensures you have the skills needed to succeed in your chosen field.
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Dive deep into a world-leading technology ecosystem at the University of Cambridge. An intensive workshop on innovative ecosystems is combined with campus and company visits to Silicon Fen and a unique insight into student life in Cambridge. You will understand the dynamics of cross-functional innovation teams and analyze the capabilities of innovation ecosystems. You will be introduced to the importance of ecosystem leadership and creatively develop connections for innovation across ecosystems. Working in groups, you will also practice your project team management skills.
Read this recap of the Cambridge Ecosystem Lab 2022!
After submitting the form, you will receive the info-paper on the M.Sc. Management & Engineering directly via e-mail.
Please check if you fulfill all the admission criteria for the program. Note that we give preference to applicants who completely submit the necessary documents for the verification.
Optional for application (mandatory for enrollment):
Here are just a few of the job titles held by our students and graduates when they began the program. While the range of backgrounds is much broader, professionals in these roles are particularly drawn to this program. If you have one of these positions, lucky you! This program is your perfect fit!
The application portal for a study start in 2025 is open. We highly recommend to apply as soon as possible.
While both programs are located at the intersection of management and technology, the MME TIME program was specifically designed for STEM students only, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience. The focus of this interdisciplinary program is to gain a profound foundation in management and connect it to state-of-the-art technologies and innovations.
The Full-Time MBA program is designed for students with a STEM or a management/economics background and with at least 2 years of work experience. The focus of the program is to gain know-how in business management in an expanding digitized economy and to acquire a skillset to be prepared for a managerial position in an industrial company.
To be eligible to the program, you require a first degree in a STEM related field with at least 125 ECTS plus basic academic knowledge of 10 ECTS in management. If you do not possess the required management knowledge, you are allowed to take up additional courses to close this gap. You will receive the information on which kind of additional courses to take in your admission letter. They must be completed before you register your master thesis. The courses are free of charge. STEM related additional courses to fulfill the requirements are not offered.
In total, the study course consists of 14 modules plus your master thesis. In the first semester you take up the 6 core modules, which will provide you with basic management knowledge. In the second semester, you will choose 6 electives in the fields of management and technology. You can choose 4 management and 2 technology electives. The TIME Capstone Project and the Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum will take place in the third semester. Depending on the module itself, RWTH Business School offers the possibility to choose between two different study modes: weekly on-campus sessions or weekly live online sessions. Accordingly, examinations can be either online or on-campus. Our dedicated study management team will guide you throughout your studies on which courses to choose based on your personal preferences and constraints.
Yes, you can switch between the two modes once during your studies. Find out more about the part-time mode here.
In the Ecosystem Lab, you will travel with your study group for 5 days to Cambridge/ United Kingdom (2025), where you will experience exciting module days as well as specialist lectures, company visits and social events. All you have to do is organize your own arrival and departure as well as the necessary visas; we take care of everything else.
RWTH Business School is RWTH Aachen University's further education provider in the field of management. All degree programs are offered exclusively for its students and combine excellent, interdisciplinary, academic teaching with practice-oriented insights. Unlike in consecutive degree programs, students at RWTH Business School already bring professional experience with them. This not only creates an educational experience, but also an intensive exchange at eye level and an exciting professional network. This experience is additionally supported by studying in smaller groups with a special closeness to the lecturers. All this and many other exclusive services such as extensive career services, company excursions and events make the study program special. Academic responsibility lies with the professors of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students receive a degree from RWTH Aachen University.