From basic to specialization

In the foundational modules "Leadership & Organizational Behavior" and "Management & Technology Essentials", you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and skills in business and technology management. These modules not only help you develop your leadership abilities but also equip you with the knowledge to understand and navigate organizational dynamics. You will build a strong foundation in team and organizational behavior, as well as in effectively managing technological and business-related challenges.

In the specialization modules of the Master Class from the Strategic Management & Technology Executive MBA program, you expand your skills in strategy development and implementation. We provide you with a deep theoretical, but also practice-oriented understanding of the technological, budgetary and strategic competencies of your organization. As a manager, you can incorporate the findings into your strategic and operational decisions and effectively implement entrepreneurial initiatives with the help of new and existing technologies.

During our six-day Caltech Deep Tech Expedition in February 2026, immerse yourself in the world of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Quantum Computing.

The program culminates in a master's thesis, where you'll apply your accumulated knowledge to a specific topic of your choice. With continuous support until graduation, this final project not only demonstrates your expertise but also establishes you as an authority in your field, ready to tackle senior leadership roles in the technology sector.

Curriculum

In the Leadership & Organizational Behavior module, you will learn how to analyze and shape the behavior of employees and teams within organizations. You will develop the skills needed to understand and apply leadership in order to manage change processes at all levels – from the individual to the entire organization.

What You Will Learn:

  • Leadership and Power: Understand the fundamentals of leadership, power, and authority, and learn how to apply them responsibly in different contexts.
  • Leadership Styles: Recognize and differentiate various leadership styles and develop your own leadership personality.
  • Change Processes: Design targeted change initiatives and manage transformations at the individual, group, and organizational levels.
  • Team and Organizational Development: Analyze the developmental dynamics of teams and organizations and learn how to shape them effectively.
  • Communication and Decision-Making: Prioritize decision-making processes to influence your employees in a focused and goal-oriented manner.

Your Benefits:

  • Practical Leadership Skills: Learn how to communicate, influence, and actively manage change as a leader.
  • Critical Self-Reflection: Continuously develop your leadership abilities and reflect on your decisions and their impact.
  • Teamwork and Social Skills: Understand how to manage social and communication processes as a leader while fostering team dynamics.

Management & Technology Essentials provides knowledge in corporate finance, data analysis, technology management, and strategic marketing. You'll learn to create financial plans, use analytical tools, evaluate technologies, and develop marketing strategies to thrive in a technology-driven business world.

>> Finance, Accounting & Economics

Learn to create financial plans, apply investment calculations, and evaluate economic impacts on your business, with a focus on accounting, capital costs, and economic analysis.

Key Learning:

  • Financial planning and investment calculations
  • Applying accounting standards
  • Evaluating economic changes and balance sheet analysis

Skills:

  • Apply financial strategies and solve problems
  • Understand economic concepts for market analysis

>> Managing Technologies

Gain practical knowledge in data analysis, data science, and technology management. Learn to evaluate technologies, manage projects sustainably, and assess their impact on business.

Key Learning:

  • Data analysis and data science project implementation
  • Technology management and sustainability

Skills:

  • Project management and sustainable practices
  • Assessing new technologies and fostering innovation

>> Strategy & Marketing

Develop marketing strategies, analyze consumer behavior, and make strategic decisions in a competitive global environment.

Key Learning:

  • Marketing strategies and consumer behavior
  • Strategic planning and business simulation

Skills:

  • Conduct SWOT analysis and strategic decision-making

  1. Apply Strategy Development and Strategic Analysis Tools: In this area, executives will learn how to apply advanced strategy development tools to analyze complex business environments, identify key opportunities, and address challenges. Strategic analysis techniques will be explored to help managers assess competitive landscapes and market dynamics. The focus is on enabling participants to apply these methods directly to their organizations, making strategic decisions that lead to sustainable growth.
  2. Align Market Positioning and Core Competences (Capabilities): This topic emphasizes how organizations can strategically align their market positioning with their core competences (capabilities) to achieve a competitive edge. Executives will learn to assess and refine their organization’s unique strengths and use them to position themselves effectively in the market. The focus is on leveraging internal capabilities and market insights to create long-term value and differentiation in an ever-evolving global landscape.
  3. Implement Measures for Strategy Implementation on Key Performance Indicators: Participants will be equipped with the knowledge to implement measures for strategy execution using key performance indicators (KPIs) that effectively track and assess strategic progress. This involves setting clear, actionable KPIs that directly tie into the company’s strategic goals and ensure that performance is continually monitored and adjusted. By establishing a robust framework for performance measurement, executives will be able to maintain alignment with their organizational objectives.
  4. Develop Your Corporation Development Through Internal (Ventures, Intrapreneurship) or External Initiatives (Acquisitions): This theme focuses on how companies can drive growth through both internal initiatives, such as ventures and intrapreneurship, and external opportunities, such as mergers and acquisitions. Executives will learn to foster entrepreneurial thinking within their organizations to drive innovation and growth from within. Additionally, they will explore how to identify and integrate external acquisitions that can support and accelerate their corporate strategy.
  5. Plan and Implement Initiatives at Strategic and Operational Level: Executives will explore how to plan and implement initiatives that operate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels of the organization. This includes developing clear strategies that align long-term goals with day-to-day operations. The focus is on ensuring that strategic visions are translated into practical, actionable steps, with an emphasis on resource allocation, timeline management, and change management to ensure successful execution.

Experience firsthand the transformative power of advanced technologies. During our six-day Caltech Deep Tech Learning Journey - expected in February 2026, immerse yourself in the world of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Quantum Computing. Enjoy lab tours, corporate visits, and interactive workshops on the Caltech campus in Pasadena, and discover how deep tech is redefining industries such as Systems Engineering and Supply Chain Management.

In your Master's thesis, you will work independently on a problem in a topic area of your own choice, in terms of content and using scientific methods. In most cases, this is a question with practical relevance to your own working environment.

Schedule

Our program is designed for working professionals and allows you to balance work, family and our MBA program. This allows you to work while developing new business skills, knowledge and competencies.

It runs over 18 months and includes 45 class days. The modules take place in block form mostly from Thursday - Saturday all day. 

Didactics

All modules are divided into a preparation phase, the in-class time and a follow-up phase.

The individual preparation phase for a module includes pre-readings, preparation of case studies, preparation of presentations, essays, etc.

The classes use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods. These range from interactive case studies, simulations and calculations to classical presentations, but also include discussions, group dynamic exercises and reflections.
Modules take place in full-day blocks and usually last between 3-5 days. 

The individual follow-up phase is intended to consolidate or apply what has been learned in class. Depending on the module, the follow-up phase may include writing assignments, case studies, reflections or exams.