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Take your career to the next level! Designed exclusively for engineers, NIT s Part-time MBA Program in Technology Management enables professionals and PhD candidates to take the fast track. Add valuable management know-how and leadership skills to your technical profile! At the NIT, you will learn how to manage modern challenges that come with Industry 4.0 and Big Data. You can also specialize in entrepreneurial management to learn how to deal with innovative challenges in established corporations or to run your own business. Benefit from a vast network of successful NIT graduates, get in touch with various HR and R&D representatives, enjoy exclusive field trips and engage with special guest speakers in the classroom. Your expertise will be in demand as you combine technical know-how with a firm grasp on management in an international marketplace. BENEFITS Management topics specifically for engineers International faculty from acclaimed business schools Consolidated business and alumni network around the world Intercultural experience and intensive soft skills training Complementary skills to engineering perspective University degree conferred by Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Studying part-time at the NIT gives me the opportunity to combine business studies and science. The program allows me to put my research and daily work into a broader context. I really appreciate this extensive higher education. Svenja Lügger, MSc, NIT Class 16, PhD candidate Institute of Solids Process Engineering (TUHH) MBA student Technology Management (NIT)
About the NIT At the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, highly motivated engineers from around the world learn how to tackle management tasks responsibly and sustainably. Founded in 1998 as a private institute of the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) in Germany, the NIT has educated top engineers from over 60 countries in technology management. Students benefit from small classes and enjoy individual attention. Renowned practitioners team up with German and international professors from acclaimed universities to create an inspirational learning atmosphere for students to discuss current research trends and developments. Tight relationships to international companies and project-based curriculum units make studies at the NIT exceptionally practice-oriented. Students backgrounds vary from bioprocess engineering to microelectronics and guarantee an interdisciplinary, holistic view. To top it off, the NIT alumni network extends all over the world, offering virtually boundless opportunities. NIT s MBA Program in Technology Management You want to become a responsible technology manager in a globalized world? During NIT s two-year part-time program, you will acquire a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills to complement your engineering and technical expertise. You shall grow professionally and personally as you prepare for leadership positions in different industries. The NIT curriculum includes fundamental general management courses such as economics, finance or business strategy. In addition, courses like corporate responsibility, governance and conflict management provide an opportunity to learn and reflect about how to become a proficient manager and effective team leader. To further equip you for the international workplace, you take foreign language classes in a language other than English. With its international alignment, the NIT offers an intercultural learning environment. In the classroom, double degree master students from around the world learn together with professionals of the engineering and science industries. Hamburg University of Technology Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is a small but high-class university with a clear profile in research and modern, practice-oriented learning methods. Since 1978, the TUHH has become one of Germany s leading educational institutions for a new generation of engineers. It is focused on high-level performance and quality standards. NIT Master s degrees are awarded by the TUHH, offering the opportunity for a doctorate after the MBA. For non-eu residents Please note: Due to the German immigration rules, it is not possible to come to Hamburg as a part-time student only with a student visa. International professionals must apply for a job first. Alternatively, our full-time Double Degree Program could be the right choice for you. Visit www.nithh.de/double-degree
Curriculum Principles of Economics Introduction to Economics Statistics Decision Theory Global Economy Primary Value Chain Activities Supply Chain Management Research and Development Operations Management Marketing and Sales Finance and Accounting Financial Accounting Management Accounting Corporate Finance Strategy and Management Strategy Organization and Human Resources International Management Responsibility and Law Principles of Philosophy and Ethics Good Scientific Practice and Writing Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility International Law and Intellectual Property Rights Communication and Leadership Communication and Conflict Management Presentation Project Management Leadership and Teamwork Negotiation Foreign Language German is compulsory for all students with skills below the C1 level. For German native speakers, we offer for instance French, Spanish, or Chinese. Specialization Choose between two options: Technology Management and Entrepreneurial Management (details next page). Work-compatible MBA NIT s MBA program is designed to be studied part-time in Hamburg, with classes in the evenings, on the weekends, and during two four-week spring schools, offered in March and February of the first and second years, respectively. For students already employed in the industry, up to 10 working days a year may count as educational leave ( Bildungsurlaub ). Since our MBA program is demanding, please consider involving your employer in your postgraduate education. You will start with a challenging first semester, but the workload decreases after the first spring school. Semester dates are set in advance to allow for long-term planning. 1st Semester Two evening lectures per week Lecture period: Oct. 1 to Jan. 31* Language course, 2 to 3 hours per week* One weekend seminar per month (on average) Four-week spring school in March * alternatively in third semester 2nd Semester Language course, 2 to 3 hours per week (alternatively in fourth semester) Lecture period: April 1 to July 15 Two weekend seminars per month (on average)
The program is an experience that you will remember and fall back on for a lifetime. I worked with highly capable individuals from all over the world and exchanged ideas while learning about business, which is what inspired me to become an entrepreneur. Natalia Tomiyama, MBA, MSc, NIT Class 11, Founder of nüwiel Specialization Options Classic Track: Technology Management In NIT s classic track you will learn to lead technological change processes and to develop and maintain sustainable advantages for companies. You will be equipped for the increasingly complex task of managing teams and corporations in a digitalized, internationalized world. This track covers topics such as technology assessment and acquisition, quality management and current challenges and trends in technology management. E-Track: Entrepreneurial Management Become an entrepreneur! NIT s E-Track follows the entrepreneurial process from idea generation to detailed business planning and execution which is applicable to startups and established companies alike. You will gain skills for starting and growing new ventures by working on real projects, supported by dedicated courses and real-world industry challenges. Master s Thesis The Master s thesis topic can be an academic subject derived from the NIT course work or a challenging problem from industry that offers good approaches for accompanying research. In the E-Track, the thesis usually takes the form of a business plan. In either case, the thesis allows you to apply scientific methods and findings and follow defined research objectives. The master s thesis is typically written during the second year of the study program in three (full-time) to six (part-time) months. Work Project / Internship Being immersed in an industry setting deepens the understanding of all topics introduced in the study program. In the 12-week work project or internship you are able to test and apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in a real-life practical context. At the same time, you will have an opportunity to observe and reflect on operational and management processes with a new perspective. 3rd Semester One or two weekend seminars 12-week work project or internship Four-week spring school in February 4th Semester Two or three weekend seminars Complete final assignment (master s thesis) (May be taken from the third semester on)
Management Education for Responsible Engineers Key Facts Duration Approximately 24 months Start October German course: Mid-September Intake Up to 35 students Degree Master of Business Administration (MBA) (work experience < 2 years: Master of Arts) Credit Points 90 ECTS Accreditation FIBAA Tuition fee 22,000 in total Application From December 1 until July 15 Requirements Bachelor s degree in engineering or natural sciences with top grades High level of proficience in English Professional experience Application Documents Application Form Curriculum Vitae Statement of Purpose Study Certificates and Transcript of Records Proof of English proficiency (internet-based TOEFL: 90 or IELTS: 6.5) Two Letters of Recommendation Proof of 2 years work experience (< 2 years: Master of Arts) The profound leadership skills I have acquired at the NIT help me nowadays, to understand the relationships in international teams and to make an important contribution to corporate success. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Andreas Gabriel, MBA, NIT Class 13, Assistant to the Executive Board, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Sounds good? Let s get in touch! March 2016 NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management TUHH Campus Kasernenstr. 12 21073 Hamburg Germany Admissions Team admissions@nithh.de Phone: +49 40 42878 3787