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From as early as the 1940s, innovation has been indispensable to economic growth and productivity. That link continues today – AI is predicted to increase corporate profits by US$4.4 trillion a year, according to new research by McKinsey Global Institute. Companies that can develop operating models and cultures that embrace innovation are 10 times faster at developing new products and have a sixfold lead on being able to scale a new business than weak innovators.
In a world where companies of all industries are deploying sophisticated technology to spur growth, RWTH Business School stands out for its focus on technology and management. Located within one of the largest technical universities in Germany, RWTH Aachen, the RWTH Business School offers graduate programmes fit for those with technical backgrounds and management ambitions. With any of its tech-savvy offerings, you’ll be set to master the skills needed to lead the digital transformation of your organisation and sector.
Master’s programmes that expand STEM and management expertise
RWTH Business School offers three full-time master’s programmes that apply cutting-edge knowledge from engineering and natural sciences to solve business problems. The award-winning MSc Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship is perfect if you want to use new technologies in a business context. This programme combines management and engineering principles, providing you with the tools to tackle significant global challenges. It also helps you transition to a different industry seamlessly, just like it did for graduate Hector Duran Paredes.
“After working as a Production Engineer in the manufacturing industry for four years, I wanted to change my career path from an engineer to a project manager,” he says. “This programme allowed me to make a change in my mindset. Now I am working as a consultant, focused on analysing the most relevant problems companies are struggling with.”
At one of Europe’s top technical universities, RWTH Business School blends management and technology in a range of continuing education programmes for professionals and executives. Source: RWTH Business School
Another great option is the MSc in Data Analytics & Decision Science. Here, you’ll learn how to extract real value from data while enhancing your management skills. You’ll dive deep into the exciting fields of Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data. By mastering the right methods from data analytics, you’ll become a real problem solver in any situation.
If sustainability is your passion, the MSc in Sustainability Management: Technology, Analytics & Transformation might be right for you. This programme will prepare you to become a highly sought-after sustainability leader. You’ll gain the expertise and management skills necessary to guide companies toward sustainable and responsible operations. You’ll learn how to lead sustainability projects, drawing on knowledge from sustainable technology, climate change, and social science.
For aspiring leaders, C-suite executives and CEOs, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme offers a distinct technology focus with its Digitalisation & Industrial Change specialisation. The “Capstone Project” is the heart of this programme, where you’ll tackle real challenges alongside companies like e.Volution, a supplier of electric vehicles and holistic mobility solutions founded in the vicinity of RWTH Aachen. You’ll work closely with the company experts and develop solutions which, in the best case, are implemented directly.
No matter which programme you choose, you’ll be learning at one of the first schools in Germany to achieve AACSB accreditation. All programmes blend high-quality management education with an interdisciplinary teaching approach, ensuring you’ll be well-prepared to develop innovative solutions for future global challenges.
The Faculty of Business and Economics highlights its interdisciplinarity through four research areas, bridging economics, engineering, and natural sciences. Source: RWTH Business School
Empowering the next generation of leaders in technology and management
Germany stands out as a global leader in machinery and industrial equipment, celebrated for its precision engineering and high-quality manufacturing. This sector has no shortage of breakthroughs, made possible through a full pipeline of talent, with many coming from RWTH Business School.
Being located in Aachen, a bustling student city and technology hub, is strategic for graduates. There are valuable networking opportunities, especially with major companies and research institutions like Ericsson, Ford, Microsoft, and Philips, making Aachen their base. “At RWTH Business School you get the best of both worlds: small classes and personal guidance, but also access to the huge ecosystem of one of Germany’s largest technical universities,” says Liam Costa, a current student from Italy.
With such dynamism, it’s easy to understand why many RWTH Business School alumni choose to make Germany their home, with 83% entering the workforce and staying in the country after graduation.
Advancing your career journey
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At RWTH Business School, students gain skills, networks, and experiences that pave the way for a successful future. Having been trained to speak and understand both technology and business, you will be well-equipped to pursue various opportunities, whether in management roles at established companies or as entrepreneurs.
To support your journey, the Career Service team will guide you from your first day through to graduation and beyond. They offer personalised consultations, workshops, and individual training to help you sharpen your skills. Alongside these offerings, you can participate in business talks, career fairs, and company excursions, all designed to easily get your foot in the door of exciting companies early on.
The results speak for themselves: 83% of graduates entered a job in Germany, 60% find themselves in large companies, and 80% of graduates report higher earnings or promotions after completing their degrees. As many as 62% signed their job contract before completing their programme, which came with an average salary growth of 23%.
