LEAD Transformation!
- Digital & Sustainable Production
- Digitisation & Energy Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership (starting in March 2027)
- Future Mobility & Management
- Smart & Sustainable Business Economics (starting in March 2027)
- Start: March 2027*
- Application deadline: 31 January 2027, Application
*Start 2027
- Target group: industrial engineers (details)
- Specialisations offered:
- Certificate: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Duration: 3 semesters part-time; Short form 2027: 2 semesters part-time
- ECTS credits: 90 ECTS
- Languages of instruction: German and English
- Programme format: part-time, blended learning, 35 days of in-person instruction (block weeks, full days Monday through Friday); Short form 2027: 25 days of in-person instruction
- Participation fees: (do not include travel, accomodation and meal expenses)
- Standard rate 3 semesters: 20,700 euros (VAT-free)
- Short form 2 semesters 2027: coming soon
- Programme location: TU Graz, online
Curriculum (German only)
As a managing director, I wanted to deepen my knowledge of business administration. Current business aspects of digitalisation are also highly relevant to me. In the MBA programme Leadership in Digital Transformation, I am consolidating and expanding the essential entrepreneurial tools I need for my company, while staying open and up to date in the digital sphere. I particularly appreciate the opportunities for specialisation and the transfer projects, which allow me to address business-related questions as part of my studies. Another major advantage of this part-time programme is the personalised approach: the individual life and work situations of each student are taken into account, and solutions are sought for any scheduling conflicts.
The MBA programme was truly enriching, both professionally and personally.
The lecturers were excellent – knowledgeable, practice-oriented, and always in touch with the latest developments.
The focus on current topics made the experience particularly engaging. Both the core and specialisation modules offered practical insights that can be directly applied in day-to-day professional life.
Another highlight was the networking: exchanging ideas with colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds made it especially valuable.
The course itself was exceptionally well organised and supported by the programme management.
Content and Focus
The MBA programme consists of the following modules:
BASIC MODULES (are not offered in 2026)
Fundamentals in Management
- General Management
- Strategic Management
- Business Administration
- Accounting and Controlling
Fundamentals in Computer Science
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Data Science and Management
- Software Engineering
- Applied Engineering and AI
For the core modules, you can either choose the fundamentals of management or the fundamentals of computer science, or you can combine individual modules from different ‘Fundamentals’ streams. A total of 4 modules must be selected.
CORE MODULES
Digital Transformation (compulsory modules)
- Digital & Green Economy
- Innovation Management
- Advanced Digital Technologies
- Organisational Change
- Digital Strategies & Business Modelling
- Applied Digital Transformation
- Agile Leadership Lab
You must complete all modules in the core modules section.
SPECIALISATION MODULES
Select a specialisation relevant to you from the fields of application below and complete the three corresponding modules. Click on the link to find out more.
- Digital & Sustainable Production
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Digitisation & Energy Management
- Future Mobility & Management
- Smart & Sustainable Business Economics
In addition, you must write a Master’s thesis in which you can address your business-related research questions.
You can also enroll in individual modules of the program as university courses, subject to availability.
The part-time university programme has a modular structure, and teaching is carried out in the form of blended learning (combination of distance learning and presence teaching sessions).
The modular form of the blocked courses helps meet the needs of working students, with extra support provided by the upstream distance learning elements. As a rule, only one presence block every two to three month is required, from Monday 9 a.m. to Friday 5 p.m. A virtual teaching and learning environment (TeachCenter) also offers students the opportunity to network with lecturers and fellow students outside the presence sessions.
A transfer phase following the presence phase concludes the content of the respective module.
The lecturers come from the following institutes and organisations:
7 participating institutes at TU Graz:
- Institute of Business Economics and Industrial Sociology
- Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation
- Institute of Automotive Engineering
- Institute of Production Engineering
- Institute of Software Technology
- Institute of Technical Informatics
- Institute of General Management and Organisation
Technical University of Leoben:
1 international consulting group:
The broad range of services is geared toward meeting the current needs of the companies. The focus and holistic approach are unique in Austria and in the European environment - Life Long Learning sees itself as a digital transformation hub.
With our new offer in the field of digital transformation, we want to invite you, your company and your organisations to set off on the road that leads to the digital world and empower you so that you can properly take advantage of new opportunities.
TU Graz is not only world-renowned for its expertise in researching key technologies that will enable a successful digital transformation of the economy and society (e.g. cyber security, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, data-driven business models), but also a pioneer in the digitalisation of teaching and learning.
Labour market
Upon successful completion of the Master's programme,
you will be well prepared for demanding roles in interdisciplinary project teams:
You will possess the knowledge and skills to design digital business models and assess the value of different technologies in addressing organisational challenges. This will enable you to initiate, facilitate, and manage change and innovation initiatives effectively.
The intake starting in March 2027 is specifically designed for
- industrial engineers,
- who already have academic and/or professional experience in the areas of management fundamentals and/or computer science fundamentals.
You benefit from
- an interdisciplinary and intersectoral continuing education that specifically takes into account all heterogeneous work contexts in the field of digital transformation.
- an integrative view of the various levels: technology, strategy, business model and process.
- a chance to broaden your perspective and acquire important interdisciplinary competences.
- a high degree of flexibility, which allow you to make individual choices among the research-based areas of strength (FoE) at TU Graz.
- the high degree of practical relevance through transfer projects
- You have a digital mindset and the necessary skills to plan and successfully implement digital transformation processes within the company.
- You will be prepared to tackle challenging tasks in interdisciplinary project teams.
- You will be able to design digital business models and reflect on the limits and opportunities when applying technological solutions.
- You will be able to assess the benefits of different technologies for solving entrepreneurial issues in your company and thus will be able to initiate and manage change and innovation projects.
- You will be able to represent the business and/or technological side of the digital transformation in the company as part of a team, but you will also be able to understand and assess other departmental positions.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the university programme is subject to proof of the following qualifications:
- A degree in engineering, natural sciences, economics or law comprising at least 180 ECTS credits from a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution
- Several years of relevant professional experience, with a minimum of two years
- Sufficient knowledge of German and English, the language of instruction
Contact
Jacqueline MAIER
B.A. MA
Tel.: +43 316 873 4941
jacqueline.maier@tugraz.at
Online Applications must include the following documents:
- Completed and signed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Documentation of academic degrees and/or completion of professional training and/or school
- Certificates/evidence of employment
- Letter of motivation
- Copy of passport or personal identification card
Please submit your completed application form and the documents by email: lifelong.learning@tugraz.at
Institute for Corporate Management and Organisation
Kopernikusgasse 24/IV8010
Graz
www.ufo.tugraz.at
Stefan Vorbach
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn.
Tel.: +43 316 873 7500
stefan.vorbach@tugraz.at
