Advanced Education for Executives and Professionals.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers you ideal conditions for lifelong learning.

Our advanced education programs are tailored to the needs of professionals and range from short one-day workshops and certifications with industry standard to full academic master’s degrees awarded by the Technical University of Munich. Individual leadership development programs, flexible online formats, and customized programs for organizations are also part of TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning’s advanced education offerings. Grow with us!

Master & MBA

Our study program for executives and professionals.

Certificate Programs

Wide range of advanced training opportunities for professionals.

For Organizations

Tailor-made offers for companies and international universities.

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Our Program Finder gives you a quick and easy overview of all programs and allows you to select according to your preferences.

Four Reasons to choose the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning

Utilize the TUM ecosystem, benefit from the university’s entrepreneurial mindset, and connect cutting-edge findings from research, technology advancement, and practical applications.

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Unite Research and Practice.

TUM is a pioneer in the development of new technologies and a leader in the natural and social sciences. From medicine to management and leadership – TUM’s research centers cover the entire range of continuing education disciplines. We draw on their knowledge and transfer cutting-edge research to the needs of people and organizations in the real world.
Die TUM ist Vorreiterin in der Entwicklung neuer Technologien und führend in den Natur- und Sozialwissenschaften. Von Medizin über Management bis hin zu Leadership – die Forschungszentren der TUM decken die gesamte Bandbreite der Weiterbildungsdisziplinen ab. Wir schöpfen aus ihrem Wissen und übertragen Spitzenforschung auf die Bedürfnisse von Menschen und Organisationen aus der Praxis.

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Foster a Responsible Mindset.

The content, teaching and design of our programs are shaped by a value-oriented approach – and follow our conviction that only with a responsible mindset can we effectively and sustainably overcome current and future challenges in our society
Inhalte, Lehre und Design unserer Programme sind von einem werteorientierten Ansatz geprägt – und folgen unserer Überzeugung: Nur mit einer verantwortungsbewussten Denkweise lassen sich aktuelle und zukünftige Herausforderungen unserer Gesellschaft effektiv und nachhaltig bewältigen.

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Use the Potential of Technology-Enhanced Learning.

At TUM, we develop and integrate the latest technology-enhanced teaching and learning methods within our further education programs. Always having the goals of our participants in mind, we follow a learning approach that is both structured and individualized to help them reach their full potential.
At TUM, we develop and integrate the latest technology-enhanced teaching and learning methods within our further education programs. Always having the goals of our participants in mind, we follow a learning approach that is both structured and individualized to help them reach their full potential.

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Profit from an excellent international network.

TUM has a unique network: the university works together with leading research institutions, renowned companies and pioneering start-ups. In our continuing education programs, we promote interdisciplinary exchange and network our participants and alumni with partners from academia and industry.
TUM has a unique network: the university works together with leading research institutions, renowned companies and pioneering start-ups. In our continuing education programs, we promote interdisciplinary exchange and network our participants and alumni with partners from academia and industry.

One of Germany’s best universities

The Technical University of Munich regularly ranks among the top universities in Germany and Europe in national and international rankings, such as the Shanghai Ranking, QS, THE, and the Global Employability Ranking.

What our Alumni say

  • The aim of the program is to give an insight into the German expertise and experience in the field of vocational education and training. Students will develop competencies in the design, administration and management of vocational training processes which they will then be able to transfer to their home countries and institutions.

    Theresa Bauer
    Research Assistant at the Professorship for Business, Economics and Vocational Education
  • This course is fine and great as introduction to Supply Chain Management. The examples and slides are enough and with professor explanation everything is smooth and fun. Professor Holly is one of the best really , I have taken her Six sigma course on udicty which was a very great course. I hope professor Holly makes a specialization (a series of courses in which she continues teaching Supply Chain).

    Hamza T
  • The modules of the Executive MBA in Business & IT are organized in a way you can get the best learning experience. For me this was translated into a broader business knowledge and leadership skills that help me improve my collaboration, problem solving and decision making with marketing and other business domains resulting in more value delivered to the organization.

    Gerardo Ayala Solano
    Class of 2024
  • One of my decision criteria to join the Executive MBA program at the TUM was based on the modular setup offered. The split into modules which mostly took place Thursday to Tuesday helped me a lot to manage my full-time job, focus on the Executive MBA and still spend time with my family as I have two kids.

    Mandy Deimel
    Class of 2020
  • During my 2nd semester of the Master in Management & Innovation, I worked with Schunk GmbH, which was my first experience working in a German company. At Schunk’s R&D lab, I chose the topic which was always close to my heart – automobiles and what the future of mobility would look like. And I learned more than that as I experienced what it is like to work the German way – the sheer will to innovate and the perseverance it takes to constantly be ahead.

    Ankit Chopda
    Graduate of the Master in Management & Innovation, TUM Track
  • I found the exchange with top experts from the German BIM landscape, as well as with the course participants, stimulating, interesting and informative. The organizers mastered the balancing act between content transfer, workshops and informal discussions wonderfully.

    Daniela D.
    Munich
  • The program equipped me with the knowledge and skills for responsible leadership in a time of technological disruption – making thoughtful, informed decisions not just to navigate disruption, but to embrace new technologies, foster innovation and progress, all in an environment based on trust.

    Dr. Lisa Löbling
    Senior Consultant and Mobility & Transportation Expert, d-fine GmbH
  • I am truly grateful to the ‘Technical University of Munich’ for offering such a valuable certification program in ‘Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times’. The course provided deep insights into concepts and practical applications as well as the analytics that will be instrumental to apply in real life scenarios. A special thanks to Professor (Dr.) Holly Ott for her exceptional teaching, guidance, and ability to simplify complex ideas into real-world solutions. The journey through this course has been both enriching and inspiring.

    Ajith M
  • My motivation is to make an impact on how companies can position themselves disruptively and assert themselves in the future. My career has benefited extremely from this Executive MBA as I have gained different perspectives on strategic and operational issues and had the opportunity to take part in Dell’s female leadership program.

    Lisa Grundl
    Class of 2019
  • The “BIM Professional” course enabled me to acquire a comprehensive and very solid technical foundation in a short space of time. I particularly liked the interdisciplinary approach and learning in an interesting small group. The lecturers are excellent and highly motivated.

    Stefan F.
    Munich
  • This course is a great way to get an overview of the contents of the DPS programme. The interactive design makes the course very appealing. I can definitely recommend it.

    Elisa R
  • This certificate is characterized by a close integration of practical experience with current scientific findings. In the joint DVFA and TUM course, participants not only gain a comprehensive insight into current trends in the field of sustainable investing, but also learn practical tools: This allows companies and projects to be directly assessed for sustainability and investment opportunities to be analyzed.

    Prof. Dr. Christina E. Bannier
    Professor for Banking & Finance at the Justus-Liebig-University Gießen
  • Dear Academic-Writing-Made-Easy team, Thank you for the course! I am not a student at uni. I took part in this course out of interest in English writing in all its forms. However, I can say that I am happy to have completed this MOOC. I am taking many interesting concepts and helpful ideas with me. Thanks again for the interesting course. All the best to all the team!

    Former participant in the course Academic Writing Made Easy
  • Additive manufacturing in its already great diversity makes it possible to get from a product idea to a finished product in record time. In addition, layer-by-layer construction can create structures with the most complex geometries, in multi-material construction or with integrated functionalities, which would not be so easy to realize with conventional technologies.

    Prof. Dr. Peter Mayr
    Chair of Materials Engineering of Additive Manufacturing
  • The course is for the Ag professionals from the Ag professionals. It is a perfect environment not just to stay up to date but to generate new ideas with sparring partners on the same level, from the same industry but slightly different disciplines, opening up completely new horizons. I enjoyed every second of it!

    Milica Perisic
    Graduate Smart Farming & IoT in Agriculture (2022)
  • The Executive MBA in Business & IT has given me the ability to approach problem-solving and decision-making from a leadership standpoint, teaching me the importance of asking the right questions and utilizing available information to make the right decisions.

    Emma van Holthe
    Class of 2024
  • Using timber construction meaningful and with a sense of proportion – we want to impart the sound specialist knowledge for this.

    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Winter
    Chair of Timber Construction and Building Design, TUM
  • In a future where AI and quantum computing merge, the impossible becomes possible. This course has helped me to understand the difference between science fiction and reality.

    Moritz Bachenheimer
  • Supply chain management is more important than ever. Ensuring the resilience of supply, production, and distribution is on top of the agenda of most companies. Efficient operations are key to achieving profitability. Augmenting profit with envivonmental and social objectives of in the management of value creation networks progresses sustainability. Our program equips you to address these challenges.

    Prof. Dr. Martin Grunow
    Head of Production and Supply Chain Management Group, TUM
  • The course was very intensive. It covered all the aspect of agriculture value-chain. The professor from reputed universities on their field of expertise made the chapter cohesive, conceptual and practical. Thus, enabling the students to understand the circumstances, past, presenent and future scenario in agriculture value chain with industry-based environment. This course is a must for agri-preneurs.

    Former participant in the course Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

Info Sessions

  • 11

    Mar | 2026
    12:00 – 1:00 PM

    Virtual Info Session | Executive MBA

    Our virtual info session offers you a detailed presentation and all important information about the Executive MBA.
  • 17

    Mar | 2026
    6:00 – 7:00 PM

    Virtual Info Session | Executive MBA in Business & IT

    Our virtual info session offers you a detailed presentation & all important information about the Executive MBA in Business & IT.

News & Insights

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