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.
M.Sc. Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship | part-time
As individual as you are!
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERINGExploit the Business Potential of Technology
Our award-winning M.Sc. Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship is the perfect match for you if you have versatile interests and 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 a stay in Cambridge in this unique program.
OverviewPart-time Master of Science in Management and Engineering
Transform yourself from a tech expert into a tech-savvy all-rounder - next to your job, family, or personal situation.
Language | English |
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Scope | 3-6 semesters, 90 CP |
Format | Part-time, online or on campus in Aachen, Germany |
Degree | Master of Science RWTH Aachen University |
Study Start | October 01, 2024 |
Costs | 30.000 EUR |
Next Application Deadline | Scholarships: June 01, 2024 |
Study Remotely or on Campus
Part-time on campus or mostly online – Choose and switch your favorite study mode.
Tailor the program and its duration to your individual needs and interests for greater flexibility. The blended learning approach, as well as the small group sizes, provide for close communication with the professors and your peers. As a part-time student, you can divide your workload into three to maximum six semesters, depending on how much time you can devote to your job or other responsibilities. You can always decide to attend the in-class sessions on campus in Aachen, Germany, or study remotely for each of your modules. Moreover, you can switch your study mode from part-time to full-time once during your studies if your personal situation changes.
OverviewModules and Topics
The combination of compulsory and elective modules with different focus areas in our M.Sc. Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship offers you the maximum flexibility in the direction of your studies.
We offer a profound management education focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing that will enable you to acquire the management skills necessary to leverage new technologies and build successful business models around them. TIME Essentials enable you to understand the managerial aspects of conceiving, developing, and commercializing technological innovations.
In the numerous elective modules, you can acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on topics such as technology and innovation management or marketing aspects of industrial goods and services. In addition, you can immerse yourself in the challenges of managing high-tech products and services or deepen your knowledge in entrepreneurship to be prepared for a career as a start-up founder. The choice is yours!
To dive deeply into selected technology fields, you can choose from a wide range of technology electives. These electives allow you to connect with state-of-the-art technology fields, including digital and additive manufacturing technologies, information technologies, and many more. The full portfolio, including the residential technology electives, can be divided into three superordinate technology areas: Production Technology, Information Technology, and Sustainable and Human Technology. Acquire skills and abilities to manage organizational and business model transformation and technological change!
Course ContentCurriculum
Get inspired by this unique flexibility
Our interdisciplinary master´s program offers you a profound management education accompanied by a vast set of elective courses. About 30 exciting management and engineering modules allow you to follow your individual interests. In this way, you can optimally sharpen your profile to take up your dream job in the international job market after successfully completing your studies. All our modules combine demanding and cutting-edge research with practical projects and challenges.
3 - 6 SEMESTERS90 CP
Take all modules | 30 CP
- Technology and Innovation Management*
- Strategic Management*
- Marketing Management*
- Entrepreneurial Management*
- Digital Transformation and Information Systems Management*
- Aachen Innovation Project*
* available as online module
Choose your focus
Management Electives (choose 4 or 5) | 20-25 CP
- Strategic Technology Management*
- Managing the Innovation Process*
- Service and Technology Marketing*
- Business Marketing Simulation*
- Start-Up and Growth Management*
- Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital*
- Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum**
- Advanced Topics in Management I
- Advanced Topics in Management II
Technology Electives (choose 3 or 4***) | 15-20 CP
- Industry 4.0*
- Principles of Data Analysis*
- Digital Work: Challenges and Solutions**
- Engineering, Culture & Society by using Design Thinking Methods**
- Introduction to Social Network Analysis using Advanced Data Mining**
- Industrial Logistics
- Manufacturing Technology II
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics for Engineers
- Sustainability Assessment - Methods and Tools
- Advanced Topics in Engineering I
- Advanced Topics in Engineering II
* available as online module
** block week*** you will select a total of three or four Technology Electives for the second and third semester
Choose your focus
Technology Electives (choose 3 or 4***) | 15-20 CP
- Principles of Text Mining*
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Predictive Modeling
- Machine Learning
- Manufacturing Technology I
- Production Management
- Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics
- Machine Tool
- Quality Management
- Robotic Systems
- Laser Applications
- Principles of Power Electronic
- Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Risk Assessment
- Advanced Topics in Engineering I
- Advanced Topics in Engineering II
* available as online module
** block week*** you will select a total of three or four Technology Electives for the second and third semester
Master Thesis | 20 CP
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BenefitsWhy RWTH Business School?
Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum
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 Practicum 2022!
Info-Paper
After submitting the form, you will receive the info-paper on the M.Sc. Management & Engineering directly via e-mail.
Admission RequirementsWho We Are Looking For
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.
- Degree completed in a STEM related field (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
- A minimum of 125 credit points in mathematics and/or natural sciences (e.g. chemistry and/or physics), and/or computer science and/or engineering including a minimum of 16 credit points in higher mathematics and statistics
- A minimum of 10 credit points in management and economics (conditional subjects will be obliged if criteria not met)
- At least 12 months of professional work experience
- TOEFL Internet based minimum of 90 pts. or
- IELTS (Academic) test minimum overall band 6 pts.,
- For German applicants: A certificate attesting English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proof is provided, for example, by the submission of a German Abitur certificate, which shows that English has been continuously taught with at least sufficient marks.
Exemptions for the language requirements are only applicable for nationals or first degree holders from the USA, the UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.
- CV
- Motivation letter
- At least one letter of recommendation
- Degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- Proof of professional experience of at least 1 year
- Proof of part-time attendance
- Translation of submitted documents (if your documents are not in English or German)
- Not mandatory: Other proof of performance/assessment, e.g. German language certificate, further qualifications/certificates
Optional for application (mandatory for enrollment):
- APS certificate (for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants)
- English language certificate
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
The study course consists of 14 modules plus your master thesis. All management related modules will take place in virtual live online sessions mostly scheduled in the evening (CET). For our technology modules, we offer a mix of different options depending on the module itself i.e., virtual live online-sessions, block weeks in Aachen or even weekly on-campus sessions if your schedule allows it. Depending on the module, examinations can be either online or on-campus. Our optional Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum will take place on-campus in Cambridge in the second semester only. 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 must demonstrate at least 20h/week of other responsibilities next to your studies. This can be for example a full or part-time job, maternity leave or caring for a relative.
Yes, the MME TIME program was designed to personalize the study mode and duration around your needs. The workload per module is ca. 6 hours/week in total. The modules are composed of self-study phases for independent elaboration of the learning materials (video lectures, cases, papers, etc.) and compulsory attendance. The more modules you choose to study in parallel, the higher the workload per week you can expect. Our dedicated study management team will guide you throughout your studies on which courses to choose based on your personal preferences and constraints to maximize your personal learning journey.
Yes, you can switch between the two modes once during your studies.
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.
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.
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