M.Sc. Management & Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing & Entrepreneurship | part-time

The TIME Essentials allow you to dive into the world of Technology, Innovation, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. You will immerse yourself into fascinating case studies and group projects and connect theory and practice. By completing these modules, you will have built a solid foundation upon which you can add in-depth expertise in the second semester.

The management electives allow you to deepen your management skills and tailor the curriculum to your own passions and aspirations. For each of the three key themes of the program (innovation, marketing, and entrepreneurship), we are offering two electives providing all the necessary knowledge, skills and perspectives to optimally sharpen your profile. You will choose four out of six modules.

Innovation often happens at the intersection of distinct technology fields. The technology electives are your opportunity to expand your technology expertise and explore those technology fields that shape our future lives. Choose two out of six highly relevant technology subjects.

Experience a world-leading technology ecosystem at the University of Cambridge

Feel the spirit of one of the most prestigious universities in the world and be part of an intensive workshop on innovation ecosystems. You will benefit from campus and company visits in the Silicon Fen and unique insights into student life in Cambridge. Moreover, you will work in a team to build solutions for a grand challenge in areas such as mobility or climate change and at the same time, practice your project management skills

Discover Ecosystem Dynamics and Leadership Challenges in a Cross-Functional Team

Gain analytical skills on the strategic development of disruptive digital technologies within a hands-on group work. Manage a real innovation project within a diverse, cross-functional innovation team. Train your intercultural understanding and soft skills, learn how to manage risk and knowledge boundaries and develop leadership competencies.

Your master thesis allows you to put your learnings into practice and study a meaningful challenge on innovation, marketing, or entrepreneurship using scientific research methods. This way you will contribute to both the research and management community. Create a moment of pride and look forward to a promising future.

• Degree completed in a STEM related field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
• A minimum of 125 credit points in mathematics and/or natural sciences (e.g. chemistry and/or physics), and/or computer science and/or engineering including a minimum of 16 credit points in higher mathematics and statistics
• A minimum of 10 credit points in management and economics (conditional subjects will be obliged if criteria not met)

• At least 1 year of professional work experience

• TOEFL Internet based minimum of 90 pts. or
• IELTS (Academic) test minimum overall band 6 pts.,
• For German applicants: A certificate attesting English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proof is provided, for example, by the submission of a German Abitur certificate, which shows that English has been continuously taught with at least sufficient marks.
  
  Exemptions for the language requirements are only applicable for nationals or first degree holders from the USA, the UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.

• CV
• Motivation letter
• At least one letter of recommendation
• Degree certificate
• Transcript of records
• Proof of professional experience of at least 1 year
• Proof of part-time attendance
• Translation of submitted documents (if your documents are not in English or German)
• Not mandatory: Other proof of performance/assessment, e.g. German language certificate, further qualifications/certificates

Optional for application (mandatory for enrollment):

• APS certificate (for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants)
• English language certificate

The study course consists of 14 modules plus your master thesis. In the first semester you take up to 6 of the core modules, which will provide you with basic management knowledge. In the second semester, you will choose up to 6 electives in the fields of management and technology. You can choose 4 management and 2 technology electives. All remaining compulsory and elective modules can be stretched over the remaining semesters. TIME Capstone Project and the Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum will take place in the third semester. 

All management related modules will take place in weekly virtual live online sessions mostly scheduled in the evening (CET/CEST). In our technology modules, we offer a mix of different options depending on the module itself i.e., virtual live online-sessions, block weeks in Aachen or even weekly on-campus sessions. Depending on the module, examinations can be either online or on-campus. Our compulsory Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum will take place on-campus in Cambridge.

Our study management team will guide you throughout your studies on which courses to choose based on your personal preferences and constraints.

A 100% online-study/ self-study is not possible as attending the one-week Ecosystem Practicum at Cambridge University is compulsory. Besides this study trip, studying online is possible. All TIME Essentials, the TIME Capstone Project, all Management Deep Dives and two of six Tech Electives are offered in a digital learning environment. Nevertheless, it is compulsory to join live online sessions mostly scheduled in the evening (CET/CEST) and take the online exams at a specified time.

Yes, you must demonstrate at least 20h/week of other responsibilities next to your studies. This can be for example a full- or part-time job, maternity leave or caring for a relative.

Yes, the MME TIME program was designed to personalize the study mode and duration around your needs. The workload per module is ca. 6 hours/week in total. The modules are composed of self-study phases for independent elaboration of the learning materials (video lectures, cases, papers, etc.) and compulsory attendance. The more modules you choose to study in parallel, the higher the workload per week you can expect. Our dedicated study management team will guide you throughout your studies on which courses to choose based on your personal preferences and constraints to maximize your personal learning journey.

Yes, you can switch between the two modes once during your studies.

To be eligible to the program, you require a first degree in a STEM related field with at least 125 ECTS plus basic academic knowledge of 10 ECTS in management. If you do not possess the required management knowledge, you are allowed to take up additional courses to close this gap. You will receive the information on which kind of additional courses to take in your admission letter. They must be completed before you register your master thesis. The courses are free of charge. STEM related additional courses to fulfill the requirements are not offered.

In the Ecosystem Lab, you will travel with your study group for 5 days to Cambridge/ United Kingdom (2025), where you will experience exciting module days as well as specialist lectures, company visits and social events. All you have to do is organize your own arrival and departure as well as the necessary visas; we take care of everything else.

RWTH Business School is RWTH Aachen University's further education provider in the field of management. All degree programs are offered exclusively for its students and combine excellent, interdisciplinary, academic teaching with practice-oriented insights. Unlike in consecutive degree programs, students at RWTH Business School already bring professional experience with them. This not only creates an educational experience, but also an intensive exchange at eye level and an exciting professional network. This experience is additionally supported by studying in smaller groups with a special closeness to the lecturers. All this and many other exclusive services such as extensive career services, company excursions and events make the study program special. Academic responsibility lies with the professors of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students receive a degree from RWTH Aachen University.