Compact Education in Technology & Engineering

TU Wien's Academy for Continuing Education offers Masterclasses and short compact programs in which participants can refresh, deepen and expand specialized know-how. At TU Wien compact programs contain either 5-6 days or 13-16 days of training in total. Browse through our portfolio and choose the program that suits best.

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Tech Masterclasses

In this masterclass, we provide you with theoretical know-how and practical tools that you need as a manager in the automotive or supplier industry and prepare you for the requirements and challenges of the global economy. You will learn how to optimally design the entrepreneurial processes in the automotive and related supplier industry and gain knowledge especially in the areas of production, logistics and Industry 4.0.

Program language: English

Curriculum
In the masterclass you will gain specific expert knowledge to master challenges in different areas, industries and situations with sound know-how

Degree: Certificate of attendance of the TU Wien or possibility of crediting to MBA programs of the TU Wien.

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didaktik: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Termine: 4-5 training blocks of 3-4 days each (mostly Thu-Su), each full day, schedules in detail on request.

Venue: Campus TU Wien, if not announced otherwise

Participation fee: EUR 7.890,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs), for TU Alumni: EUR 7.101,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs).

Lecturers:

  • Priv.-Doz. Dr.-Ing. Fazel Ansari, MSc - TU Wien & Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH
  • DI Dr. Robert Glawar - Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH
  • Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing.(FH), Dipl.-Ing.(BA) Jesko Herrmann - Bertrandt Technologie GmbH
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Vera Hummel - ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
  • Dipl.-Ing. Lukas Lingitz - Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH
  • Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Daniel Palm - ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
  • Dr. techn. Martin Riester - Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH
  • Dipl-Ing. Marco Schlimpert - Lenzing AG
  • Dr.-Ing. Alexander Schloske - Fraunhofer-Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
  • Dr. Andreas Schumacher - VTU Group
  • Ing. Klaus Schmid, MBA - Bundesinitiative eMobility Austria
  • Dipl.-Ing. Tanja Zigart - TU Wien

Academic Director: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.Wirtsch.-Ing. Wilfried Sihn - TU Wien & Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH

[Translate to English:] Autoproduktion

In the masterclass "Space Architecture", participants are taught state-of-the-art knowledge in an exclusive field of research in a total of 15 teaching days. An international team of experts, researchers and entrepreneurs work with the participants to develop innovative solutions and futuristic models for colonizing other planets. An important point here is the procurement of materials, generally the sorting of resources and recycling of waste products.

Program language: English

Curriculum
In the masterclass you will receive specific expert knowledge to master challenges in different areas, industries and situations with profound know-how.

Degree: Certificate of attendance of the TU Wien or possibility of credit transfer to MBA programs of the TU Wien.

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didactics: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Dates: 4-5 training blocks of 3-4 days each (mostly DO-SA), each full day, schedules in detail on request.

Venue: Campus TU Wien, if not announced otherwise

Participation fee: EUR 7.890,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs), for TU Alumni: EUR 7.101,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs)

Lecturers:

  • Dr. Josef Aschbacher - European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Jean-François Clervoy, former CNES, ESA and NASA astronaut
  • Dieter Grebner - Peak Technology GmbH/AUSTROSPACE
  • Dr. Gernot Grömer Austrian Space Forum
  • Christophe Lasseur, PhD. - European Space Agency
  • Advenit Makaya, PhD - European Space Agency
  • Piero Messina - European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Maria Antonietta Perino - Thales Alenia Space
  • Georgi Petrov - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
  • Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu - Romanian Association for Space Technology and Industry – ROMSPACE
  • Brent Sherwood - Blue Origin
  • Dr. Peter Weiss - Spartan Space
  • Melodie Yashar - Vice President ICON

Academic Director

  • Dipl. Ing. Dr. Sandra Häuplik-Meusburger - TU WIen
[Translate to English:] Astronaut mit Spacekapsel

The 16-day compact program in Vienna delivers Know-how in Management & Technology, Law & Compliance, Real Estate Management, Asset Management, Property & Facility Management and Energy Systems (Heating & Cooling). This program is designed for professionals who are willing to manage modern office buildings, are asked to report to stakeholders and need to satisfy employees.

Language of instruction: English

Degree: Certificate of attendance of the TU Wien or possibility of credit transfer to MBA programs of the TU Wien.

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didactics: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Dates: 4-5 training blocks of 3-4 days each (mostly Thu-Sa), each full day, schedules in detail on request.

Venue: Campus TU Wien, if not announced otherwise

Participation fee: EUR 7.890,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs), for TU Alumni: EUR 7.101,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs)

Lecturers: 
Dr. Alexander Redlein

a.m.m.

In this masterclass we will give you deep insights into mobility technologies and future-oriented mobility infrastructures. In order to realize the goal of effective passenger and freight transport with zero-emission mobility, it is essential to anticipate long-term developments and transition paths towards new mobility technologies and to develop the appropriate infrastructure. New business models that take into account the new technological and infrastructural aspects are the basis for the success of future mobility offers. 

Program language: German

Curriculum 
In the masterclass you will gain specific knowledge to master challenges in different areas, industries and situations with profound know-how.

Degree: Certificate of attendance from the TU Wien or possibility of credit transfer to MBA programs of the TU Wien.

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didactics: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Dates: 4-5 training blocks of 3-4 days each (mostly DO-SA), each full day, schedules in detail on request.

Venue: Campus TU Wien, if not announced otherwise

Participation fee: EUR 7.890,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs), for TU Alumni: EUR 7.101,- (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation costs)

  • Lecturers
    • Univ.Prof. Dr. Bernhard Geringer - Technische Universität Wien
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann - Technische Universität Wien
    • Mag. (FH) Christina Hubin, M.A. - Upstream – next level mobility GmbH
    • Dipl.-Ing. David Knapp, MA - Ingenieurbüro für Verkehrswesen und Verkehrswirtschaft
    • Dr. Michael Nöst, MBA - A3PS - Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems
    • Jürgen Rudolf - A1 Digital GmbH
    • Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Peter Schöggl - AVL List GmbH
    • Mag. Marlene Suntinger - Urbanes Mobilitätslabor Salzburg

Academic directors: 

  • Dr. Sandra Stein - Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH
  • Univ.Prof. Dr. Sebastian Schlund - Technische Universität Wien & Fraunhofer Austria Research GmbH

 

[Translate to English:] Geschwindigkeit

 

 

Here, 13 days of classes are offered at the renowned Caltech, opens an external URL in a new window in Pasadena, USA. Participants of this masterclass will be taught by international lecturers and professionals in the field of process and quality management, logistics and supply chain management, renew their knowledge in accounting & finance and establish contacts in the USA. Furthermore, tours and sightseeing in California as well as dinners and fireside chats on relevant topics are offered. 

Program language: English

Curriculum
In the masterclass you will receive specific expert knowledge to master challenges in different areas, industries and situations with sound know-how.

Degree: Certificate of attendance of the TU Wien or possibility of crediting to MBA programs of the TU Wien.

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didactics: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Dates: 13 class days  (October 21 - November 1, 2024)

Venue: Campus Caltech, Pasadena, USA

Participation fee: EUR 11,990 (for TU Alumni -10%, VAT-free, excluding travel and accommodation costs).

[Translate to English:] Campus Caltech Kalifornien

This masterclass introduces participants to cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, quantum computing, and biotechnology through a mix of case discussions, lab demonstrations, lectures, and independent study.

Curriculum

13 days of advanced training in Pasadena, USA

  • Kick-Off and Briefing | Online Sessions
  • Lectures on the subject Deep Tech:
    • Exponential Technologies 
    • Playing the Long Game: Future Thinking and Forecasting
    • Building an Innovation Agenda: Product, Enterprise, Industry 
    • Designing Competitive Business Models Using Systems Thinking
    • The Platform Economy
    • Managing Strategic Product Development
    • Leading R&D and Technical Teams
    • Models of Innovation: Internal, Spinouts, Networks
    • Organization Design in Technology Organizations
    • Leading Change and Transformation in the Enterprise for the Future of Work
    • Intellectual Property Strategy and Technology Transfer 
    • Managing Complex Technology Initiatives 
    • Commercialization and Going-to-Market: Building Your Playbook
  • Plant tours and company visits
  • Guided tours to special Caltech facilities and laboratories
    • Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
    • CAST Lab
    • AI Experience Lab
    • VR Lab
  • Case Study Working Dinners
  • After Dinner Guest Lectures
  • Caltech Campus and History Tours
  • Capstone Project
     
  • Key technologies covered in the program
    • Advanced Manufacturing, Smart Supply Chains, IoT, RoboticsAd
    • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
    • Clouds, Computation, Connectivity 
    • Genetics, Longevity, and Biotechnology
    • Nanotechnology
    • Power, Energy, Storage, and Sustainability
    • Precision Agriculture
    • Quantum Computing, Sensing, and Communications

​​​Degree: Certificate of attendance of the TU Wien or possibility of crediting to MBA programs of the TU Wien

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didactics: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Dates: 13 class days (October 21 - November 1, 2024)

Venue: Campus Caltech, Pasadena, USA

Participation fee: EUR 11,990 (for TU Alumni -10%, VAT-free, excluding travel and accommodation costs).

Lecturers

  • Mary Abbazia - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Tim Boyd - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Michael Brenner - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • George Djorgovski - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Alan G. Dunn - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Peter C. Evans - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Stephen Guine - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Rick Hefner, PhD - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Tom Spitale - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Ravin Jesuthasan - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education

The Systems Engineering masterclass is a two-week Learning Journey that provides leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to apply systems thinking to product development. This intensive course focuses on practical methods and tools for identifying user needs and requirements, defining robust system architectures and designs, and effectively verifying and validating that the product works as intended. The course covers current industry best practices to ensure robust, cost-effective designs that meet stringent functional, performance, and cost requirements. Participants will learn about autonomous systems, agility, resilience, and robotics through lab visits and lectures.

Curriculum

13 days program in Pasadena, USA

  • Kick-Off and Briefing | Online Sessions
  • Lectures on the subject System Engineering:
    • Systems Thinking
    • Systems Engineering Roles
    • Systems Engineering Vee and Diamond
    • Stakeholder Needs Analysis
    • Functional Analysis
    • Defining System Requirements
    • System Specifications
    • System Architecture
    • Design and Integration
    • Decision Analysis
    • Verification and Validation
    • Engineering Specialties
    • Agile Frameworks
    • Systems Engineering Role in Program Management
    • Risk Management
    • Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Plant tours and company visits
  • Guided tours to special Caltech facilities and laboratories
    • Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
    • Robotics Lab
  • Case Study Working Dinners
  • After Dinner Guest Lectures
  • Caltech Campus and History Tours
  • Capstone Project

Degree: Certificate of attendance of the TU Wien or possibility of crediting to MBA programs of the TU Wien.

Workload: 25 ECTS. 

Didactics: Theoretical, scientific and practical content, presentations, case studies, simulations, reflections and discussions. All courses are divided into a preparation phase (researching, reading,etc.), an attendance phase (presenting, discussing, etc.) and a follow-up phase (writing up).

Dates: 13 class days (October 21 - November 1, 2024)

Venue: Campus Caltech, Pasadena, USA

Participation fee: EUR 11,990 (for TU Alumni -10%, VAT-free, excluding travel and accommodation costs).

Lecturers

  • Michael Brenner - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Nathaniel Crews, MBA, PMP - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Stephen Guine - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Rick Hefner, PhD - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Garrett Reisman - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education
  • Michael Sturgeon - Caltech's Center for Technology and Management Education

The 11-day program at LIMAK (Upper Austria) called Data Analytics and Business Process Optimization offers training to make business processes in the company more efficient and effective holistically and with the help of digitalization.