TUM Executive & Professional Education Graduation Ceremony 2025

We are delighted to invite all eligible students from our Executive MBA programs – Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Business & IT, and Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation – as well as from the Master in Management & Innovation, to join us in celebrating a significant milestone in their academic journey.

The official Graduation Ceremony 2025 will be a special occasion to honor your hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments. It marks not only the successful completion of your studies but also the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and continued personal and professional growth.

We look forward to celebrating this meaningful day with you, your loved ones, and members of the TUM community – a moment to reflect, connect, and proudly look ahead to the future.

Event Details

Date:	Saturday, 15 November 2025
Registration:	starts at 12:00 PM
Ceremony:	starts at 1:00 PM
Location:	Audimax Main Campus Arcisstraße 21 80333 Munich

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Important Facts

Who is Invited to Graduate

The Graduation Ceremony 2025 is open to all students from the three Executive MBA programs and the Master in Management and Innovation who meet the following criteria:

Submission of Master’s Thesis and completion of all academic modules by 30 September 2025.
All outstanding assignments must be completed and passed by this deadline.

Please note: You must submit your thesis by 30 September 2025 to attend this year´s ceremony. If your thesis has not yet been graded by the time you register for the graduation ceremony, we will accept a written confirmation from your supervisor stating that you have passed by 15 October 2025. Please note it is your responsibility to consult with your supervisor well in advance to ensure deadlines are met.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be invited to the next Graduation Ceremony on 14 November 2026.

Registration

Gowns & Caps

Event Schedule

November 15, 2025 | Audimax, Technical University of Munich

12:00 – 12:45 | Registration in the Audimax Foyer

Check in with your guests at your program´s desk in the Audimax Foyer
Pick up your gown and cap at the provider´s counter (don´t forget your photo ID and plan enough time for all operations)
Dress in academic attire before the ceremony begins
Take some early photos with family and friends
Find your assigned seat (labelled with your name tag) in the first rows of the Audimax and do not swap places with others.

13:00 | Official Opening in the Audimax

Welcome Address
Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus
Founding Director, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
Senior Vice President for Talent Management and Diversity, TUM

13:10 | Keynote Speech

13:30 | TUM Awards for Excellence in LifeLong Learning

13:45 | Graduate Panel

14:10 | Address by the TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association

14:20 – 15:50 | Graduation Ceremony

N.B. Indication of sides is based on the assumption that you are facing the stage. Use the stage-right stairs to go up, and the stage-left stairs to come down.

Your program is announced: Head to the stairs on the right. You will be called up one by one in alphabetical order – hence no switching seats!
Watch the screen: Your name will show up in the corner just before it´s your turn.
Your name is called: Head up the stairs, take your congratulation letter and look toward the crowd while shaking hands with the professor: our photographer will get a shot of you!
After your turn: Walk off the stage using the left-side stairs. Our team will guide you to a waiting spot until everyone from your program has been congratulated.
Group Photo & Exit: Once that´s done, your whole class will be called back on stage for a group photo. After that, go back to your seat.

Time	Program	Welcome by
14:20–14:45	Executive MBA	Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus
14:45–15:10	Executive MBA in Business & IT	Prof. Dr. Helmut Krcmar
15:10–15:30	Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation	Prof. Dr. Hana Milanov
15:30–15:50	Master in Management & Innovation	Prof. Dr. Thomas Hutzschenreuter

*Depending on number of attendees, this timeline might be subject to changes.

15:50 | Cap Toss

As soon as the operations of every program are done, we will ask graduates of all four programs to come back to the stage for the last act and picture: the tradition of tossing your graduation cap in the air!
Professional photography is included.

16:00 – 16:45 | Closing of the Ceremony and Celebration Reception in the Audimax Foyer

Enjoy music and drinks while networking.
Talk to the TUM Executive MBA Alumni Association Representatives at their booth
Take photos with your beloved ones.
Return your gown and cap at the provider´s counter.

17:00 | Official End of the Event

More information regarding the event will follow soon.

FAQ

Where do I register for the ceremony?

What should I do when I arrive on the day of the ceremony?

Where do I sit? Where do my guests sit?

When do I go on stage during the ceremony?

Will photos be taken? How can I download the photos?

Yes! The Academic Program Director will hand you your congratulatory letter and invite you to shake hands while looking at the audience, allowing our photographer to capture the moment. A link to download the photos will be sent to you by email approximately two weeks after the event.

You are also welcome to take your own photos during the ceremony and share them on social media. If you post pictures, feel free to tag our official accounts, @TUM School of Management and @LifeLong Learning | Technical University of Munich. We’d love to see and share your memories!

Please note: The Technical University of Munich reserves the right to take photos and video recordings at events and to distribute them subsequently via websites, social media channels and print publications. With the binding registration for an event, the participant agrees to the use of the pictures within the above-mentioned framework.

There is no diploma in my folder – how do I receive my degree certificate?

My EMBA journey is complete – how can I stay connected with TUM?

We’d love to keep in touch! Here are several ways to remain part of the TUM community:

Join the TUM Alumni Network – Connect with fellow graduates, attend alumni events, and stay informed.
Become a Guest Speaker – Share your experiences and expertise with current students.
Host Company Visits – Welcome new students to your organization as part of our curriculum-based company visits.
Join our LinkedIn Group – Stay engaged, exchange ideas, and build your professional network.
Subscribe to our Newsletter – Receive updates about events, programs, and alumni stories directly in your inbox.

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