Full-Time MBA Digitalization & Industrial Change
Become a visionary leader for the future business world!
Master of Business AdministrationStudy Management at the Center of Technology
We believe that visionary leaders in an industrial environment must experience new technologies firsthand in order to fully harness their potential. This is why we offer you a full-time MBA at the Business School of one of Europe's most prestigious technical universities: RWTH Aachen University. Benefit from our extensive ecosystem at the center of technology. Grow beyond yourself and become an agile, rapidly adaptable, and common-sense professional. You will gain all the relevant skills and methodologies to enable organizations to successfully address the challenges of digitization.
OverviewProfessional Master of Business Administration for Technology Enthusiasts
Make the best out of the unique combination of management and technology in our Full-Time MBA Digitalization & Industrial Change and empower yourself.
Language | English |
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Scope | 3 Semesters, 90 CP |
Format | Full-time, on campus in Aachen, Germany |
Degree | Master of Business Administration RWTH Aachen University |
Study Start | October 01, 2026 |
Application Fee | 50 EUR |
Costs | 35.000 EUR (Early Bird II: 33.000) |
Next Application Deadline | Early Bird II: April 01, 2026 |
BenefitsWhy RWTH Business School?
Course ContentModules Overview
The first modules of the program introduce you to the field and tackle the main questions associated with digital change for societies and companies. Building on these foundations, you will expand your knowledge in finance, management, and data science.
Practical labs help you apply the learned competencies and develop your personal skills in leadership, communication as well as project management in intercultural teams. The strategy labs connect academic knowledge with first-hand experience of its application. You will learn about the newest production technologies and – building on that – create business ideas as well as develop and implement marketing strategies for their product and process innovations.
Industry-focused electives enable you to define your context of application. Parts of the program will be taught at the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, a renowned institution for cutting-edge research in production engineering.
Course ContentCurriculum
More than just an MBA…
The comprehensive curriculum of our Full-Time MBA Digitalization & Industrial Change not only offers you all the management know-how you can expect from an MBA but also gives you an exciting specialization in the fields of technology and digitalization. The program emphasizes the practical application of your acquired knowledge so that you learn from your own experience and understand how approaches from different disciplines fit together. We will work with you on your personal skills, develop your talent, and help you grow personally and professionally. 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.
3 SEMESTERS90 CP
Join all modules | 30 CP
- Technology for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Economics of an Industrial Transformation
- Personal Development and Leadership in the Digital Age
- Strategic Management
- Business Analytics
- Strategy Lab I
Join all modules | 20 CP
- Leading Innovation and Organizational Renewal
- Data Literacy & Big Data in Production
- Financial Management and Digital Change
- Strategy Lab II
Choose 2 out of 3 Industry Applications | 10 CP
- Digital Futures: Industry 4.0
- Internet of Energy
- Current Topics: Management in a Changing Environment
Capstone Project | 10 CP
Master Thesis | 20 CP
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Capstone Project: Apply Your Skills
Solve a real-world challenge of a business partner from our ecosystem.
This interdisciplinary challenge will prepare you for prospective challenges in the future. The goal is to develop strategies for the real world – and for real companies – using the competencies and skills you have acquired in the first year. Using analytical and strategic tools, you will develop creative solutions in a small group. Industry and university experts will guide you on this project and help you understand the "tensions" between scientific preciseness and business constraints (e.g., time and money).
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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 business/economics or
- Degree completed in a STEM related field (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
- At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience
- Professional experience in a technological environment is beneficial for the technology-oriented study program
- 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 2 years
- 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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The close contact with industry makes your studies at RWTH Business School special. Practical teaching and access to a large network add a special touch to your degree. Find all our partners here:
Accenture
Deutsche Post DHL Group
Oculavis
Saint Gobain
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
The Full-Time MBA at RWTH Business School offers you all the management knowhow you can expect from any classical MBA, however it also gives you a specialization in the fields of technology and digitalization accompanied by key insights and skills concerning transformational leadership.
RWTH Aachen University is worldwide renowned for its engineering expertise, hence you will not only gain theoretical knowledge here, but will also study close to technological developments of the future.
The Capstone Project builds on the knowledge gained during your studies and merges it with your business competencies, your ability to think strategically and interdisciplinary, and your leadership skills in a conclusive real-life project. Accompanied by academic experts and company managers, you work on solutions for company-specific problems in a project- and team-setting.
Our Career Service helps you analyze your current career path, identify your next steps, and develop a strategy to achieve your professional goals. We offer personalized job application coaching, soft skills training, and support in building your professional network.
All Career Service offerings are free of charge.
RWTH Business School is the further education provider of RWTH Aachen University in the field of management. Our degree programs are designed exclusively for professionals and combine excellent interdisciplinary academic teaching with practical insights. Unlike consectutive programs our students bring prior work experience, fostering a unique learning environment, peer-to-peer exchange, and a strong professional network. Our small class sizes ensure close interaction with the lecturers, while exclusive offerings, such as career services, company visits, and networking events enrich the study experience.
Academic responsibility lies with the faculty of Business and Economics.
All RWTH Business School graduates earn a degree from RWTH Aachen University.