Technical University of Munich TUM School of Management: Study an MBA in Germany

"Germany is the largest economy in Europe, with Munich as its economic powerhouse. Many top companies reside here, always looking for young talent to join their teams"; Gunther Friedl states; dean of the TUM School of Management in Germany.

What is the level of business schools in Germany?

Business Schools in Germany enjoy a high reputation. They have excellent lecturers, an international student body, and well-equipped facilities. In addition to that, they are well connected to the corporate world. Ultimately, that typically results in their graduates having successful careers in a variety of industries and increasingly starting their own successful businesses.

 You are a triple accredited business school, what is the impact of this recognition on TUM MBA programs and students?

The “Triple Crown” accreditation by the AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS has a major impact on everything we do while also connecting us to other great international business schools. Most of all, we look at it as a quality seal for our world-class research and teaching at the interface between management and technology. Ultimately, that helps us to attract the best students and lecturers. But at the same time, it also forces us to continuously innovate and challenge ourselves in order to keep up that level of excellence for which the TUM School of Management is recognized for.

What is the main value and differentiation proposition of the TUM MBA?

When you choose one of our three the Executive MBA Programs (EMBA) at the TUM School of Management, you not only choose one of the most renowned universities in Germany and Europe – moreover, you commit yourself to developing all the skills needed for a future-proof career at the intersection of management and technology: The Executive MBA Program in General Management inspires transformational leaders, the Executive MBA in Business & IT develops technological leaders and the Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation empowers disruptive leaders with the knowledge, managerial skills, and personal development tools to impact, innovate and revolutionize today's business world. Also, thanks to our strong focus on entrepreneurship, mentorship, the constant exchange with our professors and excellent networking among peers, you will be able to profit from your Executive Education at the highest level. In terms of academic excellence and practical relevance, you will experience the best of both worlds as cutting-edge international research meets business practice. And ultimately – since all our Executive MBA Programs focus on enabling you to drive businesses forward – you will benefit from our evidence-based approach to leadership science, which translates our strong research results into the business context, and improve your personal leadership expertise with individual learning methods.

Multiculturalism is highly valued in the training of MBAs, in that sense, what is the profile of the students and teachers of the TUM MBA?

Many of our students, lecturers and industry experts have multi-ethnical, international as well as various academic backgrounds – with a wide range of more than 30 nationalities in the previous years to date. So, whenever you are joining our Alumni events, lectures or seminars – no matter if they are carried out physically or virtually – you can eavesdrop on inspiring discussions about diversity, working internationally and future goals all the time. Therefore, our campus could be described as the perfect meeting ground for highly ambitious academics, who all share the same goals of driving the digitalization forward and leading businesses into the future.

What does Germany and especially the city of Munich offer to an international MBA student?

Germany is the largest economy in Europe – with Munich as its economic powerhouse. Many blue-chip companies reside here, always looking for young talents to join their teams. Additionally, Bavaria’s capital is also known for its strong entrepreneurial culture, start-up scene and internationality. It will not take you long to meet interesting people and possible future business contacts here, no matter where you are from or which languages you speak. Besides that, Munich is one of the most attractive cities in the world and almost unparalleled in regard to its recreational opportunities. Imagine being only an hour-drive away from the Alps, countless beautiful lakes and other gems of nature. Plus, the Munich nightlife is considered one of the most vibrant in Europe.