MASTER OR MBA IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Take the next step in your career! The NIT Master’s Program (M. A./MBA) in Technology Management prepares you for responsible leadership and management tasks.

The contents are specially tailored to the requirements of a changing working environment through a high level of practical experience and project-based learning. Together with fellow students you will learn to plan and implement complex projects and innovative ideas independently.

Our international community of students and lecturers creates an intercultural atmosphere in which individual learning is made possible through freedom and intensive learning support.

Flexible studies – alongside your doctorate or career!

The Technology Management program is organized in modules in classroom and group phases as well as online learning.

Classroom work takes place almost exclusively in the off-peak hours – on Friday evenings and weekends. Thus, you can complete your studies part-time alongside work commitments, working on a thesis or individual obligations.

Studies with 90 or 120 ECTS – It's up to you!

You decide whether you complete our Master's program with 90 or 120 ECTS. Depending on your previous studies and your personal goals and requirements, you can choose the total scope and speed of your Master's studies yourself.

For a Master's degree with 120 ECTS you will participate in additional modules (complementary modules) and thus collect additional credit points. The 120 ECTS study option is particularly attractive for foreign students who wish to apply for a student visa for Germany.

Management studies for engineers, scientists and graduates of business-related studies

The Technology Management program is specially designed for engineers, scientists and graduates of business-related studies with a first university degree and excellent academic achievements. If you have any questions regarding aptitude or admission requirements, please contact our admissions team.

Studying at the NIT has many advantages

A practical and project-oriented learning concept that promotes future-oriented competencies
International and intercultural community
Close contact to industry: internship and master thesis possible in a company
International lecturers from renowned business schools, universities and industry
Individual support by lecturers, tutors and NIT staff
Assistance with career planning
Living on campus: Modern apartments in the NIT Building
Global alumni network and friendships around the world
University degree from the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

MASTER IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (M.A./MBA) OVERVIEW

Duration

The duration can be flexibly adapted through our modular learning concept.

Recommended course of studies:

Master/MBA with 90 ECTS part-time
Volume approx. 30 hours/week = 4 semesters

Master/MBA with 120 ECTS part-time
Volume approx. 30 hours/week = 5 semesters

Master/MBA with 120 ECTS full-time
Volume approx. 40 hours/week = 4 semesters

Intake

30 to 40 students

Dates

Start of study program
October

Start of German-language course
Mid-September

Application period
Jan 6 until July 15

Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Arts (Work experience < 2 years)

Degree conferred
by Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

Credit points

90 ECTS or 120 ECTS

Accreditation

FIBAA

Tuition fee

Master 90 ECTS: 23,500 EUR
Master 120 ECTS: 32,250 EUR

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR OUR M.A./MBA IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

WHO CAN APPLY?

We invite applications from motivated candidates with:

a proven record of personal and academic achievement
a first degree (on Bachelor's level or higher) in Engineering, Technology, IT, Natural Sciences or a business-related field
a high level of proficiency in English (C1)
an open mind and curiosity
professional experience is a plus but not a requirement for admission (see below)

Professional Experience
If you have already obtained 24 months of relevant professional experience after obtaining your Bachelor's degree (and before starting the Technology Management program) you will graduate from the Technology Management program with an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Professional experience is considered relevant if it has been obtained in the field of your undergraduate studies or the field of Technology Management and if it is confirmed by your employer(s). If this is not the case, you will graduate with a Master of Arts in Technology Management.

Student Visa
EU candidates: EU citizens can choose between a Master/MBA with 90 ECTS and a Master/MBA with 120 ECTS.
Non-EU candidates must choose the Master/MBA with 120 ECTS to obtain a student visa.

WHICH DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED?

Please submit all documents via admissions@bitte nicht bespammennithh.de.

Application Form
CV
Bachelor's degree Certificate
Transcript of Records
Official explanation of the university grading system
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Statement of purpose
2 Letters of recommendation
If applicable: Proof of work experience

Curriculum Vitae

A one- to two-page summary of your academic and professional career is required. A standardized format is not needed but you should make sure that your CV includes your qualifications, special achievements as well as your foreign language and programming skills.

Bachelor's degree certificate

Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent, including your aggregate mark or grade point average. If your final degree certificate is not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional degree certificate or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average.

Transcript of records

Complete university transcript of records (semester mark sheets), listing your subjects and grades (for applicants from China, Mongolia and Vietnam plus APS upon enrollment).

Official explanation of the university grading system

Official explanation of your university grading system issued by your registrar, dean, or academic supervisor, indicating at least the maximum passing grade and the minimum passing grade for graduation. If the complete grading system is explained on your transcript of record a separate explanation is not required.

Proof of English language proficiency

Please note that all applicants whose native language is not English must submit a valid proof of proficiency in English, even though English might be an official language in their home country and even though their previous education might have been conducted in English language. Valid means that any certificate may not be older than two years. Candidates must prove their proficiency in English by one of the following tests:

a TOEFL score report. The minimum TOEFL score for a successful application is 90 points for the internet-based exam and 577 for the paper-based exam. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required. TUHH only accepts the internet-based and paper-based tests! TOEFL ITP will not be accepted!
an IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to TUHH is 6.5.
a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
a "telc English C1"-result
a DAAD Language Certificate (C1-result)

If necessary, other certificates can be recognized. Please contact us!

Statement of purpose

The statement of purpose (max. two pages) should include your reasons to pursue the Technology Management program at the NIT and your future career plans.

2 Letters of recommendation

The letters of recommendation should be issued by faculty members acquainted with the applicant's work in the major area of undergraduate study. If that work occurred some time ago, recommendations from those supervisors familiar with the applicant's professional performance are acceptable as well. Please upload the letters of recommendation in one PDF. Referees may also send the letters of recommendation directly to the NIT (admission@nithh.de). In that case, please instruct the referees to indicate your name and your TUHH application number in the subject heading of the email. Please leave the upload field empty if you do not have your letters of recommendation yet or if your referee wants to submit the document directly to the NIT.

Download NIT's standardized letters of recommendation (PDF)

If applicable: Proof of work experience

If you have already obtained 24 months of relevant professional experience after obtaining your Bachelor's degree (and before starting the Technology Management program) you will graduate from the Technology Management program with an MBA (Master of Business Administration). Professional experience is considered relevant if it has been obtained in the field of your undergraduate studies or the field of Technology Management and if it is confirmed by your employer(s). If this is not the case, you will graduate with a Master of Arts in Technology Management.

Please provide a letter from your employer(s) confirming the entry date, leaving date, the weekly working hours (i.e. whether it was full-time employment) and your responsibilities.

HOW DOES THE ADMISSION PROCESS WORK?

The admission process at the NIT is conducted by an admission committee based on the documents supplied with your application and by a personal interview.

ROLLING ADMISSIONS

At the NIT, we admit 30 to 40 new students every year to our Technology Management class. Due to a limited number of places, we recommend you to submit your application early before the final deadline. We use a rolling admission system so that admission can be declared before the deadline.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Promising candidates will be invited to an interview with the admissions committee - either in person at the NIT or via Skype.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

NIT INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP

We are proud to announce, that the NIT will award the NIT Innovation Scholarship worth € 7,000 for our next class. The scholarship aims to support Technology Management Master Program students with an innovative mindset, a high degree of social responsibility and a track record of high academic achievement.

Applicants should convince the selection committee by describing their suitability in the Statement of Purpose of the Master Program application.

WORK & STUDY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In our Work & Study program, you combine our Master's degree in Technology Management with a job in one of our partner companies. Your advantage: You work directly in practice and can apply the latest findings from the NIT program directly. In addition the company covers your tuition fees with a full scholarship.

Both can be excellently combined with each other. How it works: In our Work & Study scholarship programs, you will generally be employed for 70-80% of a full-time position in the company. Additionally you will study for a Master in Technology Management (M.A. or MBA) part-time at the NIT. Since our Master's program takes place at the weekend, you can complete it parallel to your job.

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