Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics – these technologies are not future scenarios. They are reshaping industries right now. Research consistently shows that the majority of digital transformation initiatives fail – not because of the technology itself, but because of management: missing strategic alignment, leaders who cannot evaluate technology, and organizations that do not know how to scale innovation.
The result: billions invested without measurable returns. Leaders who know disruption only from consultant slide decks rather than first-hand understanding. Companies that react instead of shape.
If you want to lead in a world where technology decisions determine market positions, you need more than a traditional MBA. You need the ability to connect technology, strategy, and global leadership.
Architecting the Future: Redefining Management
The Executive MBA Advanced Technologies & Global Leadership at TU Wien integrates three dimensions that traditional business schools treat separately:
deep technology understanding
management competence, and
a global leadership perspective.
The critical difference: TU Wien is not a business school that teaches about technology. TU Wien researches AI, robotics, and quantum technologies. Our faculty develops the algorithms, systems, and architectures that will transform industries tomorrow. This program gives you direct access to this research – and translates it into strategic and operational leadership capability.
For upcoming cohorts, a Learning Journey to Asia is planned, providing you with direct access to some of the world's most dynamic technology and innovation centers. You will experience deep tech not only in the lecture hall, but where it is created and scaled.
Curriculum: Leadership, Business Analytics & AI-Driven Corporate Management
The Executive MBA Advanced Technologies & Global Leadership integrates leadership excellence, management essentials, and a specialized Masterclass in Strategic Management into a cohesive competency profile for the tech era. You will learn to lead data-driven organizations, financially evaluate technological investments, and execute global growth strategies with precision. By combining academic depth with an exclusive Global Learning Journey (planned for Asia), you translate deep tech innovation directly into strategic competitive advantages for your company.
Leading in Complex, Data-Driven Organizations You will develop your leadership and communication skills to effectively guide teams in digital and technology-driven environments. The focus is on decision-making behavior, motivation, accountability, and the creation of learning organizations.
Shaping and Embedding Change Processes You will learn how to organizationally embed data- and AI-driven innovations—from stakeholder management and handling resistance to designing appropriate structures and roles. This enables you to implement transformations in a planned, transparent, and sustainable manner.
Finance & Economics for Technology-Driven Decisions You will be able to financially evaluate investments in data and AI initiatives, develop business cases, and assess risks from an economic perspective. This includes understanding key metrics, valuation logics, and the ability to effectively advocate projects to budget holders.
Managing Technologies and Data-Driven Innovation You will gain a structured understanding of data science and relevant technologies in a corporate context. The focus is on decision principles such as build vs. buy, integration strategies, and the design of robust technical architectures for data-driven applications.
Marketing & Strategy in a Digital Context You will sharpen your perspective on market positioning, value propositions, and strategic options in the context of data- and AI-driven business models. This enables you to consistently align technological opportunities with customer and market perspectives.
Strategy Development & Market Analysis You apply advanced analytical tools to evaluate competitive landscapes and translate technological opportunities into complex business environments. This enables you to make strategic decisions based on hard data rather than intuition.
Positioning & Core Capabilities You learn to precisely align your organization’s unique technological strengths (capabilities) with its market positioning. The goal is consistent differentiation that secures long-term competitive advantages in a dynamic global environment.
Implementation & KPI Management You bridge the gap between vision and measurability. By establishing relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), you ensure that strategic goals are consistently pursued, monitored, and anchored within daily operations.
Corporate Growth & Venture Strategies You identify growth levers—ranging from internal intrapreneurship and corporate ventures to external acquisitions (M&A). You foster entrepreneurial thinking to actively accelerate innovation and strategically expand the corporate portfolio.
Operational Execution & Change Management You transform strategic concepts into tangible operational initiatives. In doing so, you master resource allocation and change management to ensure the entire organization remains aligned, even during radical technological shifts.
Deep Tech Immersion & Global Hubs You will spend six days immersed in one of the world’s leading technology hotspots—currently planned for Asia. This journey offers firsthand experience in how AI, Robotics, and Quantum Technologies are developed and scaled within world-class labs and industry-leading tech giants.
Strategic Transfer & Industry Disruption Through direct exchange with international experts, you will understand how deep tech is radically redefining sectors like Systems Engineering and Supply Chain Management. You gain the exclusive insights needed to integrate emerging technological trends into your own corporate strategy ahead of the curve.
What you'll learn
The Advanced Technologies & Global Leadership MBA offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills and acquire essential management capabilities for today’s business world. You will learn how to manage projects effectively, motivate teams, and guide change processes sustainably. Through exclusive retreats and interactive workshops, you will deepen your knowledge in areas such as corporate accounting, data science, innovation management, and strategic marketing to tackle operational challenges.
In the Strategy Masterclass, you will engage intensively with strategic questions and develop innovative business models that promote sustainable growth. A highlight of the program is the international component, the Caltech Deep Tech Expedition: a six-day trip to California, providing hands-on insights into advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Quantum Computing. You will visit labs and companies and participate in interactive workshops on the Caltech campus, connecting directly with the latest innovations in deep tech and systems engineering.
This program combines technological excellence with global leadership skills, preparing you to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Alan Dunn | Caltech, Lecturer Supply Chain Management
The most important objective of this course is to ensure that learners are fully aware of the depth, breadth, complexities, strategic and tactical aspects of global supply chain management.
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