Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation
Language: | English |
Location: | Munich |
Duration: | Regular Track, 4 Semesters & Fast Track, 3 Semesters |
Start: | Regular Track, October & Fast Track, April |
Cost: | 39,000 EUR |
ECTS: | 90 |
The Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation program at the TUM School of Management, designed in collaboration with UnternehmerTUM, equips you with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to lead innovation and drive business creation — whether as an intrapreneur shaping the future of your organization or an entrepreneur launching a venture of your own.
Designed for corporate innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and visionary business leaders, this program immerses you in a high-impact learning journey where real-world projects, cutting-edge methods, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem converge.
Recognize and seize opportunities: Master the skills to develop and innovate products, services, and business models.
An integral part of the learning experience this program will provide you is the possibility to work in your own innovation or business creation project following our structured business design process. Through the project work your way of thinking will be challenged and your mental agility will be trained.
Two tracks to match your career goals — The program offers two tracks to align with different career paths and schedules
– The Regular Track, starting in October, offers a comprehensive learning experience over three module semesters plus a master’s thesis — ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise while continuing their careers.
– The Fast Track, starting in April, offers an accelerated format with two module semesters plus a master’s thesis — designed for founders, career changers, and professionals eager to fast-track their learning journey.
This program offers you unique advantages through its collaboration with UnternehmerTUM and its integration within the TUM School of Management. You will gain access to UnternehmerTUM’s entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem and benefit from TUM’s renowned academic excellence as a University of Excellence. Furthermore, the program is part of the TUM School of Management’s portfolio, which holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS).
This is the time to join a community of innovative leaders who are shaping and seizing op-
portunities to make a positive impact in society.
Designed for corporate innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and visionary business leaders, this program immerses you in a high-impact learning journey where real-world projects, cutting-edge methods, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem converge.
Recognize and seize opportunities: Master the skills to develop and innovate products, services, and business models.
An integral part of the learning experience this program will provide you is the possibility to work in your own innovation or business creation project following our structured business design process. Through the project work your way of thinking will be challenged and your mental agility will be trained.
Two tracks to match your career goals — The program offers two tracks to align with different career paths and schedules
– The Regular Track, starting in October, offers a comprehensive learning experience over three module semesters plus a master’s thesis — ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise while continuing their careers.
– The Fast Track, starting in April, offers an accelerated format with two module semesters plus a master’s thesis — designed for founders, career changers, and professionals eager to fast-track their learning journey.
This program offers you unique advantages through its collaboration with UnternehmerTUM and its integration within the TUM School of Management. You will gain access to UnternehmerTUM’s entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem and benefit from TUM’s renowned academic excellence as a University of Excellence. Furthermore, the program is part of the TUM School of Management’s portfolio, which holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS).
This is the time to join a community of innovative leaders who are shaping and seizing op-
portunities to make a positive impact in society.
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Learning Modules
The learning modules provide a comprehensive theoretical framework for management skills. These are seamlessly integrated into the practice-oriented program. This includes case studies, simulation games, classroom discussions, and hands-on teamwork. The program also features guest speakers who offer real-world insights. Course modules typically last three to four days, take place once a month, and always include a weekend.
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Project
Modules
The project modules enable you to put theory into practice, systematically evaluate opportunities, and develop and implement a concrete innovation or startup project. A group of experienced entrepreneurs, innovation experts, business angels, and academics will support and guide you throughout the process.
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International Experience
The international experience during your Executive MBA program offers you exciting opportunities to explore other countries from a business perspective. As part of a selection of predefined destinations, you have the chance to complete your international experience at a location of your choice—potentially together with participants from the other two Executive MBA programs.
You are free to choose the destination based on your learning goals and schedule. Depending on your preference, you may travel in either the first or second half of the year. For more information about the available destinations, please contact our program management team.
You are free to choose the destination based on your learning goals and schedule. Depending on your preference, you may travel in either the first or second half of the year. For more information about the available destinations, please contact our program management team.
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Master’s Thesis
The master’s thesis is the final component of the Executive MBA program and must be completed within a six-month period. You are free to choose a topic or project of your interest, which can be directly related to your current professional practice—allowing both you and your organization to benefit from it.
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Program details
The program structure for the Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation has been designed in cooperation with UnternehmerTUM's entrepreneurial approach. This program aims to enhance your understanding of both intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, equipping you with solution-oriented management competencies.
Class profile
You will join a diverse group of motivated students from various cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, all united by a shared passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and challenging the status quo.
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UNTERNEHMERTUM
As Europe’s first leading start-up hub, awarded by the Financial Times ranking in 2024 and “2025, UnternehmerTUM drives tech ventures forward — from the first idea to market “leadership. Established in 2002 by entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, UnternehmerTUM created an open B2B start-up platform with over 400 employees and more than 300 corporate partners.
Since its establishment, UnternehmerTUM has been promoting future-forward start-ups, “such as Celonis, Konux, and Isar Aerospace, from the first idea to IPO. Beyond this, UnternehmerTUM employs and refines innovative learning approaches to develop an active and impactful educational community.
Yearly, UnternehmerTUM empowers thousands of talents, supporting the development of multiple start-up and prototyping projects and empowers more than 3,000 participants every year who develop more than 200 start-up and prototyping projects.
Since its establishment, UnternehmerTUM has been promoting future-forward start-ups, “such as Celonis, Konux, and Isar Aerospace, from the first idea to IPO. Beyond this, UnternehmerTUM employs and refines innovative learning approaches to develop an active and impactful educational community.
Yearly, UnternehmerTUM empowers thousands of talents, supporting the development of multiple start-up and prototyping projects and empowers more than 3,000 participants every year who develop more than 200 start-up and prototyping projects.

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Frédéric Strass
Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation Graduate (Class of 2014), on his program experience.

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