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Management & Leadership Programs at TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education

Welcome to the TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education, where we provide a comprehensive range of lifelong learning opportunities for professionals, academics and executives. Our mission is to empower our students with top-tier education and training, enabling them to excel in their chosen fields.

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Executive MBA

Designed for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers and develop leadership skills.

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11. August 2025

ETIA Alumnus Spotlight – Bridging Technology and Global Policy

ETIA alumnus Binnu Jacob Eapen shows how environmental technology and international affairs unite in the MSc ETIA – to tackle climate change.

[Translate to English:] Binnu Jacob Eapen

Binnu Jacob Eapen knew early on that technical knowledge alone would not be enough to solve the major challenges of our time. Climate change, sustainable development, and international politics demand an interdisciplinary approach – and in the MSc Environmental Technology and International Affairs (ETIA) program, he found the perfect fit.

From Engineer to Bridge-Builder between Technology and Diplomacy

With a background in engineering, Binnu initially felt at home in the world of technology. Yet he soon realized: global crises such as climate change cannot be solved by technology alone.

His decision to join ETIA was therefore a turning point:

“The combination of environmental technology and international politics is a real game-changer. It opens up new perspectives to address complex global challenges effectively.”

A Program that Broadens Horizons

The first year at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna was challenging for Binnu. Politics, law, and economics – entirely new disciplines for him. But precisely this challenge created the program’s unique value:

Understanding the political dimensions of international climate agreements
Applying the legal foundations of sustainable development
Analyzing economic mechanisms in the interplay between technology and markets

In the second year at TU Wien, he deepened his expertise in environmental technologies – from energy systems to waste and resource management. The result was a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective that he today describes as “decisive for my professional future.”

Knowledge that Creates Responsibility

Perhaps the most lasting impact was the realization that knowledge is inseparable from responsibility:

“ETIA showed me how important it is to connect technology and politics. Only then can we remain capable of action as a society and develop sustainable solutions.”

Today, Binnu uses this expertise to build bridges at the intersection of technology, politics, and sustainability – exactly what the program is designed to achieve.

His Advice for Future ETIA Students

“This program is a rewarding choice for anyone who wants to play an active role in fighting climate change and advancing sustainable development. Be open to new perspectives – it will change the way you see the world.”

MSc ETIA Facts at a Glance

Location: Vienna (Diplomatic Academy of Vienna & TU Wien)
Duration: 4 semesters (full-time, Master of Science)
Language: English
Degree: MSc (TU Wien & DA Vienna)
Program Directors: Prof. Johann Fellner (TU Wien), Prof. Holger Hestermeyer (DA Vienna)
Tuition Fee: EUR 15,500 for the 2nd academic year at TU Wien
Program Start: September 22, 2025
Application: Still open – contact us at etia@tuwien.ac.at

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[Translate to English:] TUW Hauptgebäude

Dr. Eileen Langegger, Head of Transfer Warehouse at Nuclear Engineering Seibersdorf

The supervision provided by the ACE (Academy for Continuing Education) has a very close relationship with the students. The lecturers and the dean of the institute are excellent in imparting knowledge and show the scientific side of management education. This clearly distinguishes TU Wien from other universities.

Aleksandra Petkov-Georgieva, BSc, MBA, Alumna Professional MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

An MBA at TU Wien allows you to, to combine the best of both worlds: Science and practice. You can not only learn from first-class professors, but also from but also from international students from different industries. A great experience, that I would not want to miss!

Univ.Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Leitner, Austrian Institute of Technology

The development and efficient use of new technologies is a key driver of corporate competitiveness. The multiple options require a strategic approach that takes into account market, organizational and social factors. The exchange with other MBA students makes it possible to integrate different perspectives.

Prof. Dr. Martin Friesl , Lecturer "Strategic Analysis, Planning and Implementation"

We live in times that are difficult to predict. Many companies are now faced with the task of reorienting themselves in a highly volatile and competitive environment. Meeting this challenge is the focus of this MBA program.

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Technology meets business

Management & Leadership Programs at TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education

## Our Programs

ETIA Alumnus Spotlight – Bridging Technology and Global Policy

From Engineer to Bridge-Builder between Technology and Diplomacy

A Program that Broadens Horizons

Knowledge that Creates Responsibility

His Advice for Future ETIA Students

MSc ETIA Facts at a Glance

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ETIA Alumnus Spotlight – Bridging Technology and Global Policy

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