A programme for people who don’t want to stand still
The ETH MBA MTEC is a part-time MBA in Zurich, Switzerland, designed for experienced professionals who want to combine advanced management education with ETH Zurich’s technology and STEM excellence. The programme supports professionals who want to continue moving — intellectually, professionally, and personally — as they navigate leadership challenges in a world shaped by technology and constant change. Rooted in ETH Zurich’s STEM excellence, the programme combines research-based management education with leadership development that encourages reflection, exploration and growth.
Our commitment
Our ambition is to educate the leaders of tomorrow: leaders who master technology and business and take responsibility for shaping the future. You will engage in a learning journey that is demanding, reflective and continuously evolving. A journey that challenges you intellectually, supports your personal development and encourages responsible decision-making in complex, technology-driven environments. Your learning is guided by shared values that shape how you work, learn and lead:
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Responsibility
You act with accountability and consider the consequences of decisions.
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Curiosity
You question assumptions, explore new perspectives and pursue deeper understanding.
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Ingenuity
You apply creative imagination to complex problem-solving.
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Openness
You remain accessible, receptive and transparent in your interactions.
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Respect and inclusion
You contribute to an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and a sense of belonging is fostered.
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Empowerment
You develop, trust and enable the competence of others.
A Century Long Legacy of Bridging Technology and Management
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1929
The Origins of Management Education
The Business and Industrial Management Institute (BWI) is founded at ETH Zurich. Its early activities focus on business administration, industrial management, and operations research, laying the foundation for management education within a technical university.
Wheel of Skills
You sit at the center of your learning journey. The skills developed in the ETH MBA MTEC evolve through continuous dialogue with industry and research — to understand how technology is reshaping work and what leaders will be expected to do next. Rather than teaching isolated competencies, the programme develops leadership through constant movement: between self-reflection and external reality, between deep expertise and systems thinking. As the environment changes, learning stays in motion — and continues long after graduation.
Wheel of Skills
You sit at the center of your learning journey. The skills developed in the ETH MBA MTEC evolve through continuous dialogue with industry and research — to understand how technology is reshaping work and what leaders will be expected to do next. Rather than teaching isolated competencies, the programme develops leadership through constant movement: between self-reflection and external reality, between deep expertise and systems thinking. As the environment changes, learning stays in motion — and continues long after graduation.
Is the MBA ETH MTEC the right MBA for you?
The MBA ETH MTEC programme builds on the strong foundation of the MAS in Management, Technology and Economics (MTEC). While the MBA cohort is currently being formed, the profile below reflects participants from recent MAS MTEC cohorts. These profiles illustrate the type of professionals attracted to our programmes: experienced, international, and operating at the intersection of technology and management. Data source: MAS MTEC (recent cohorts).
Who typically studies with us?
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Average work experience
7–8 years
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Average age
33
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Class size
Maximum 60 participants
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Nationalities represented
~20
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Gender diversity
~30% female
Professional and academic background
As a technology-focused institution, ETH places strong emphasis on the integration of technology and business. You will feel at home in this programme if you have a strong interest in how technology shapes organisations, markets, and society. Many of our participants come from strong STEM backgrounds and work in industries where technology plays a central role. At the same time, the programme attracts professionals who want to strengthen their business and leadership capabilities in order to take on broader responsibilities and actively shape what comes next.
