Master in Management and Engineering (M. Sc.)

Master in Management and Engineering (M. Sc.) in Technology, Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship A program delivered in partnership with Cambridge Digital Innovation at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge

Welcome to Aachen The pace of the digital transformation we are witnessing is staggering. Industrial production is becoming digitized with the emergence of Industry 4.0 and established industries are toppled by agile start-ups with more appealing business models. These radical changes also put new demands on the skills and tools that high-achieving professionals need to acquire. Future managers and entrepreneurs will need to deal with both sides of the equation. They will need to possess the technical knowledge necessary to understand emerging technologies as well as the managerial skills to build profitable business models around them. The Master in Management and Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship (MME-TIME) has been developed to enable you to acquire these skills. In our program, you will not only learn about the latest developments in a broad set of technology fields including laser technologies, digital and additive manufacturing, robotics, big data, and sustainable energy. You will also learn how to leverage these technologies to lead the technological transformation in your industry. Our program will take you to some of the most exciting innovation ecosystems. is one of the leading integrated universities of technology in Europe and a place where the future of our industrialized world is thought out. Cambridge and Boston, where you may also complete parts of the program, are among the most innovative regions in the world, replete with world-class universities, vibrant startups, and blue-chip technology companies. You will enjoy a unique learning experience where theory and practice go hand in hand and where you will quickly apply your new knowledge on real-world challenges. The program also allows you to study at your own pace and enjoy the advantages of a blended learning format, enabling you to complete your studies at your home location or on-campus in Aachen, Cambridge, and Boston. To sum it up: The program allows you to design your own learning experience! We look forward to welcoming you to the program and the MME community! Prof. Torsten-Oliver Salge, Ph.D Academic Director MME-TIME and Head of Innovation, Strategy and Organization Group at 2 www.time.rwth-aachen.de 3

Discover the MME-TIME advantage Benefit from five key strengths Designed for professionals with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) background, the MME-TIME provides you with the skills and tools needed to succeed in the digitized economy. The program is offered by one of the leading integrated universities of technology in Europe,, with close to 150 years of expertise in producing cutting-edge research and Cambridge Digital Innovation at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. In the course of the program, you will learn the latest developments in laser technologies, digital and additive manufacturing, robotics, big data technologies, sustainable energy technologies, and many more. These technological modules will be accompanied by a profound management education where you will learn how to leverage and commercialize these technologies successfully. Graduates of the program will have a truly interdisciplinary mindset that is necessary for solving the great technological, managerial, and societal challenges of our time. Hence, the program is ideally suited for professionals with a STEM background that wish to deepen their knowledge on stateof-the-art technologies, but also aim for a management position in their next career step. An entirely distinctive element is the possibility to tailor the program around the needs and time frame of the participants. With the help of the latest digital and blended learning technologies, you can choose to study mainly from your home location or from Aachen and can also study at your own preferred pace. Personalize your study path: The program is organized around you, allowing for an optimal learning experience. Enrolling in the MME-TIME will help you to prepare for a career in the digitized economy and allow you to benefit from five key advantages: #1 #2 #3 Excellent reputation enjoys an excellent reputation across the world for cutting-edge research in engineering and technology and is synonymous with German engineering. Interdisciplinary thinking The courses in the program will help you acquire advanced knowledge in both management and engineering and will equip you with a truly interdisciplinary profile and mindset that are increasingly sought after in corporations and start-ups alike. Fully customizable The entire program is structured around your individual needs and you can decide if you want to study full-time or part-time, at your home location or on-campus in Aachen, Cambridge, or Boston. This will allow you to build an optimal learning path. In a world where the pace of technological change is becoming faster and faster, professionals who can talk the language of both managers and engineers will have a strong competitive advantage and will be increasingly sought after by companies. Günther Schuh, Professor of Production Engineering, #4 #5 Mixed pedagogy The program uses a wide range of learning styles and teaching methods. Lectures, case studies, applied projects, group work, topical debates, and lab sessions provide a varied and lively learning experience with small class sizes. Leadership potential Acquire the skills and tools to manage organizational as well as technological changes and learn how to lead the digital transformation in your industry through innovation, marketing, and entrepreneurship. High-tech entrepreneurs not only need the managerial skills to transform a good idea into a profitable business model but also the technological knowledge to recognize a good idea when they see one. Malte Brettel, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Serial Entrepreneur, In today s digital age, innovation increasingly happens where distinct technology fields meet. Those that know how to discover and leverage connections between technology fields will be uniquely positioned to drive technological transformation. Michael Barrett, Professor of Information Systems and Innovation Studies and Head of Cambridge Digital Innovation, University of Cambridge 4 www.time.rwth-aachen.de 5

Learn from the best regularly appears at the top of international rankings. In 2015, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking ranked among the Top 30 universities worldwide in engineering and technology; whereas the QS World University Ranking ranked among the Top 12 worldwide in mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering. The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) considered worldwide to be the most renowned international accreditation organization for business education. Less than 5 percent of the more than 16,000 schools worldwide granting business degrees have earned AACSB Accreditation. The School is a leader in digitized learning and state-of-the-art research in technology and innovation management. AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/ professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn. Explore is a place where the future of our industrialized world is thought out. The University is proving to be a hotspot with broad international recognition where innovative answers to global challenges are developed. RWTH Aachen University is one of only eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. The Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments provided a huge boost to the development of the University and enhanced its profile. Visible evidence of this is the RWTH Aachen Campus that is being developed in close cooperation with industry and which is to form one of the largest research parks in Europe. With its 260 institutes in nine faculties, is among the leading European scientific and research institutions. Enrolling in the MME-TIME will allow you to get immersed in this fascinating research environment as a broad set of institutes contribute courses to the program. Examples include the WZL (www.wzl. rwth-aachen.de), a world-leading center of excellence in production engineering, the ILT (www.llt.rwth-aachen.de), internationally renowned for excellence in laser technologies, and TIME (www.time.rwth-aachen.de), a leading hub for research in innovation and technology management. 43,721 students in 152 courses of study are registered for the winter semester of 2015/16, including 7,904 international students from 125 countries. Teaching at is first and foremost application-oriented. Its graduates are therefore sought after as junior executives and leaders in business and industry. National rankings and international assessments attest to the RWTH graduates marked ability to handle complex tasks, to solve problems constructively in team work and to take on leadership roles. It is therefore not surprising that many board members of German corporate groups studied at RWTH Aachen University. in national and international university rankings #1 Winner in category Management + Engineering WiWo Employer Ranking 2015 Winner in category Mechanical Engineering WiWo Employer Ranking 2015 Our partners in the QS World University Ranking (2016) Massachusetts Institute of Technology #1 overall #4 #6 in Management #13 #1 in Engineering #3 #1 #1 University of Cambridge overall in Management in Engineering National Winner in the category Mechanical Engineering (#12 Worldwide) QS Ranking 2016 6 www.time.rwth-aachen.de 7

Enjoy a unique learning experience Become a part of leading innovation ecosystems The MME-TIME program offers you a unique learning experience where leading academic experts will share their theoretical expertise and practical experience. The MME-TIME program takes you to some of the most exciting innovation ecosystems in the world and allows you to study at several world-class universities and research institutes working on the frontiers of the digital transformation. Our educational concept aims at equipping you with a holistic understanding of management, engineering, and technology that will help you to prepare for a career in the digitized economy. While the program allows you to choose among a great variety of courses, all courses follow a similar teaching and learning philosophy. Hands-on experience In most courses, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world managerial or technological challenges, enabling you to apply the knowledge gleaned in class and gain hands-on experiences. Interdisciplinary mindset Most courses of the program focus on the intersection between management and technology, enabling you to tackle real-world challenges from multiple perspectives and providing you with a truly interdisciplinary mindset. Intercultural teams As working in multicultural teams is a given in today s world, most courses will feature group projects where you can solve managerial and technological challenges in culturally diverse teams. Participant-centered learning All courses are based on a participant-centered approach that emphasizes interaction between teachers and students through case discussions, group presentations, debates, or lab sessions. University of Cambridge The program takes you to England where you can complete a Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum delivered by Cambridge Digital Innovation (CDI) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world and a powerhouse for innovation in research. This module will allow you to experience history, tradition, and cutting-edge science and technology. Lectures, seminars, and workshops on innovation ecosystems will be combined with campus tours and company visits in Silicon Fen as well as true classics of Cambridge punting and formal dining! The core part of the curriculum is delivered by. Germany has a world-wide reputation for engineering excellence and RTWH Aachen University is synonymous with German engineering. Become part of Aachen s research culture and attend courses focused on management as well as cutting-edge developments in laser technologies, digital and additive manufacturing, robotics, big-data and many more. Personalized education The program organizes around your individual needs, allowing you to study full-time or part-time and to complete the courses from your home location or on-campus in Aachen, Cambridge and Boston. Blended learning The program is based on the latest blended learning technologies where digital techniques and tools are combined with on-campus sessions in Aachen, Cambridge, and Boston to deliver an optimal learning experience. MIT Professional Education You also have the option to expand your learning experience in Boston and complete courses offered by MIT Professional Education. Building on the reputation and culture of one of the most innovative universities in the world, MIT Professional Education offers courses where you can learn from and interact with renowned MIT faculty and leading industry practitioners. Choose courses offered by MIT Professional Education on technology, engineering, and innovation to complement and customize your learning experience (additional fees apply). 8 www.time.rwth-aachen.de 9

Customize your learning experience The MME-TIME program offers you a profound management education accompanied by a broad set of elective courses on the latest developments in state-of-the-art technologies. The 18-month program consists of four key building blocks, which you may customize to design your individual profile. In addition, you may enroll in German language courses at no extra cost. Production Technologies Robotic Technologies TIME Essentials (30 ) TIME Essentials (30 credit points to be completed in semester 1): The TIME Essentials comprise six required courses that enable you to understand the managerial aspects of ideating, developing and commercializing technological innovations. This includes a team project that allows you to put your learning into practice. Technology Electives (15-20 ) Technology Electives (15-20 credit points to be completed in semesters 2 and 3): To dive deeply into selected technology fields, you can select from three to four courses from a rich portfolio of more than 20 distinct technology electives. These can be categorized into eight technology fields: laser technologies, production technologies, robotic technologies, information technologies, material technologies, sustainable energy technologies, sustainable water technologies and human technologies. Management Electives (20-25 ) Management Electives (20-25 credit points to be completed in semesters 2 and 3): You can select four or five out of seven management electives with two each being allocated to the three specializations labeled Technology Manager, Technology Marketer and Technology Entrepreneur. The remaining management elective, the Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum, brings you to the University of Cambridge to explore first-hand a world-leading technology ecosystem. Master s Thesis (20 ) Master Thesis (20 credit points to be completed in semester 3): Through writing a Master Thesis at the end of the program you demonstrate your ability to solve a managerial or technological challenge using the knowledge acquired during the program and the methods of scientific inquiry. German Language Courses (two courses to be completed in semesters 1 and 2): Learning another language is an important means for becoming a successful manager and a global citizen. Becoming proficient in German is also an essential precondition for succeeding on the German job market be it for an internship during your studies or a permanent position thereafter. As part of the program, we therefore offer you the option to complete intensive German language courses to broaden your cultural understanding and enhance your career options. The MME TIME is a winner of the national competition for digitally enabled university education - Curriculum 4.0 Laser Technologies Human Technologies Profile Technology Marketer Sustainable Water Technologie TIME Essentials Profile Technology Entrepreneur Profile Technology Manager Sustainable Energy Technologies Information Technologies Material Technologies 10 www.time.rwth-aachen.de 11

Master of Science in Management and Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (MME-TIME) (Preliminary course portfolio, subject to changes) STEP 1: TIME ESSENTAILS, COMPLETE ALL 6 MODULES Each course is worth 5 Winter Term SEMESTER 1 Technology and Innovation Management Strategic Management Marketing Management Entrepreneurial Management Digital Transformation and Information Systems Management Aachen Innovation Project 30 STEP 2a: MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES, SUMMER TERM, SELECT 4 OR 5 MODULES Summer Term Winter of Summer Term SEMESTER 2 Profile: Technology Manager Strategic Technology Management Managing the Innovation Process Cambridge Ecosystem Practicum Profile: Technology Marketer Service and Technology Marketing B2B Marketing Profile: Technology Entrepreneur Start-Up and Growth Management Entrepreneurial Marketing and Finance Free Electives (max. 10 ) Advanced Topics in Management I Advanced Topics in Management II 20-25 STEP 2b: TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES, SELECT 3 OR 4 MODULES FROM ONE OR MORE TECHNOLOGY FIELDS Winter or Summer Term Production Technologies Human Technologies Sustainable Water Technologies Robotic Technologies Principles of Manufacturing Technology Digital Work: Challenges and Solutions Flood Risk Management Principles of Robotic Engineering Production Management A Global Changes and Sustainable Development Global Changes and Sustainable Development SEMESTER 2 AND 3 Industrial Logistics Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics Manufacturing Technology II Machine Tools Engineering, Culture and Society Design Thinking Wastewater Treatment Geographic Information Systems in Water and Energy Management - Hands-on GIS Material Technologies Principles of Plastics Technologies 15-20 Quality Management Free Electives Advanced Topics in Engineering I Advanced Topics in Engineering II Information Technologies Principles of User Interface Design Principles of Data Mining Sustainable Energy Technologies Global Changes and Sustainable Development Principles of Power Electronics Laser Technologies Principles of Laser Technology SEM. 3 STEP 3: FINAL DISSERTATION, COMPLETE Digitally enabled with additional on-campus sessions (attendance optional) Winter or Summer Term Master s Thesis 20 Attendance on campus in form of residential week Attendance on campus in form of weekly sessions throughout the semester Attendance on campus or online project work 90