TUM School of Management

What TUM School of Management does

TUM School of Management is a public business school founded in 2002 as a department of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany's first business school explicitly combining management sciences with technological expertise at a technical university. The school offers a diversified portfolio across three German campuses: Munich (main campus, home to undergraduate and graduate programs and the Audimax lecture hall), Heilbronn (TUM Campus Heilbronn, focused on digital transformation and family enterprises via the Center for Digital Transformation and the Global Center for Family Enterprise), and Straubing (sustainability and circular economy). Programs span bachelor (Management & Technology, Sustainable Management & Technology, Management & Data Science), master (Management & Technology, Management & Digital Technology, Finance & Information Management, Consumer Science, Sustainable Management & Technology), Executive MBA (including Business & IT), the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center, doctoral education, the QTEM quantitative techniques network (25+ partners), TUM SOMex/ERASMUS+, summer schools, and the edX-distributed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt MOOC.

Revenue mechanics rely on three streams: (1) tuition fees under the German public university model — low/nominal for EU undergraduates, higher for graduate and executive programs, with Deutschlandstipendium scholarships co-funded by the federal government and private donors; (2) competitive research grants from DFG, ERC, and other public bodies (e.g., 1.5M EUR ERC Starting Grant to Prof. Foerderer, 3M EUR DFG extension for the AdONE Research Training Group); and (3) corporate partnerships covering project studies, mentoring, scholarships, and event sponsorship through TUM Management Alumni e.V. and flagship partners including BMW, Microsoft, Google, Lufthansa, Siemens Advanta, McKinsey, and Celonis. The school holds Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS 5-year, AMBA), is consistently ranked #1 in Germany across QS, THE, and Shanghai, and is anchored in Munich, a global Top 5 student city. Its core technology stack emphasizes interdisciplinary research at the intersection of management, engineering, and natural/life sciences, including VR/AR teaching environments deployed at Heilbronn for supply chain courses, a proprietary Circular Economy framework developed by Senior Excellence Faculty, and AI-applied research and teaching (notably through the Microsoft partnership and dedicated data science programs).

Name

TUM School of Management

Legal name

Technische Universität München - School of Management

Website

https://mgt.tum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TUM School of Management is a public business school within the Technical University of Munich, delivering Triple Crown-accredited undergraduate, graduate, executive, and doctoral programs across Munich, Heilbronn, and Straubing campuses, with research and corporate partnerships spanning BMW, Microsoft, Google, and Lufthansa.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Management degree programs
• Executive MBA programs
• Technology management studies
• Doctoral management research

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Public university in Germany with tuition fees that vary by student origin (EU vs non-EU) and program type. Undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs have different fee structures.
2. Research Grants: Funding from German Research Foundation (DFG), European Research Council (ERC), and other public funding bodies for research projects and doctoral programs.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Collaboration with corporate partners including project studies, mentoring programs, donations, and scholarship sponsorship through TUM Management Alumni e.V.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TUM School of Management delivers higher education programs in business, management, and technology, awarding Bachelor's, Master's, MBA/EMBA, and doctoral degrees. The school combines academic management teaching with technology-focused content and integrates corporate partner projects, applied research, and specialized centers (e.g., digital management, energy markets) into the curriculum.

Product overview

TUM School of Management is a business school within the Technical University of Munich that offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The portfolio includes undergraduate programs (Bachelor in Management & Technology, Bachelor in Sustainable Management & Technology, Bachelor in Management & Data Science), graduate programs (Master in Management & Technology, Master in Management & Digital Technology, Master in Management, Master in Finance & Information Management, Master in Consumer Science, Master in Sustainable Management & Technology), Executive MBA programs (Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Business & IT), professional programs (Munich Intellectual Property Law Center), international exchange programs (QTEM, TUM SOMex/ERASMUS+, Joint International Programs), summer schools, doctoral education, and career services (CareerOS). The school also offers professional certifications including the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt via edX. The institution is Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and emphasizes the intersection of management, technology, engineering, and natural/life sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UnternehmerTUM: Center for Innovation and Business Creation at TUM, ranked #1 Startup Hub in Europe by Financial Times
• TUM Campus Heilbronn
• Center for Digital Transformation
• Global Center for Family Enterprise
• TUM Entrepreneurship Research Institute

Products and services

• Bachelor in Management & Technology (B.Sc.) Undergraduate bachelor's program that equips students with both management and technology fundamentals; intended for prospective students seeking a technical-business dual competency.
• Bachelor in Management & Digital Transformation (B.Sc.) Undergraduate bachelor's program centered on digital transformation, data-driven management, and emerging technology; aimed at students targeting digital-era business roles.
• Master in Management (M.Sc.) Master of Science in Management covering general management disciplines for graduates seeking advanced business training.
• Master in Management & Technology (M.Sc.) Master's program that pairs advanced management education with technology topics; intended for graduates pursuing technology-strategy or product leadership careers.
• Master in Management & Digital Transformation (M.Sc.) Master's program for graduates seeking deep expertise in digital strategy, transformation, and technology-driven business models.
• Master in Consumer Science (M.Sc.) Interdisciplinary master's program studying consumer behavior, marketing, and data-driven consumer insights; aimed at graduates targeting marketing research or consumer analytics roles.
• Executive MBA Executive-format MBA degree designed for senior managers and executives, typically delivered part-time alongside professional work.
• Executive MBA in Business & IT Executive MBA specialization combining business leadership with information technology management; aimed at executives responsible for IT strategy and digital transformation.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD) Research-oriented doctoral degree tracks at the TUM School of Management; intended for candidates pursuing academic or industrial research careers.
• VR Lab Experience for Technology Management Dedicated virtual reality laboratory supporting experiential learning and research on technology management topics; used by students and faculty within degree-related instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of graduates employed within 3 months of graduation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• HEC PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive double degree programs for Master in Management & Innovation (MiMI) and Master in Management & Technology (MMT). Builds on mutual strengths in management and innovation as well as interface to technology. Long-standing strategic collaboration with deans meeting regularly to discuss collaborations.
• Tsinghua University SIGS (Shenzhen International Graduate School)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership with Technical University of Munich. Discussions on potential double degrees and research collaboration. Distinguished delegation visit to TUM School of Management exploring topics including double degrees and joint research initiatives.
• University of Queensland (UQ)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUM flagship partnership. Pro-Vice-Chancellor visit to deepen collaborations including plans to extend double degree network in Master in Management and Innovation (MiMI) and other collaborative initiatives.
• Copenhagen Business School (CBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior delegation visit to TUM School of Management for discussions on future of business education and strategic development. Collaborative exchange on entrepreneurship research, lifelong learning, and leadership development.
• Simon Fraser University (Beedie School of Business)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLetter of Intent signed to develop strategic partnership between both business schools. Plans include exchange of scholarly publications and information, exchange of faculty/staff/students, and development of collaborative research projects.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationExchange on AI in higher education. TUM MGT x Microsoft Hackathon with 72-hour coding challenges. Discussions on improving student engagement, personalized learning experiences, feedback mechanisms, and streamlining administrative processes. Potential collaboration in joint workshop at Microsoft Experience Center.
• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEMBA students invited to event on future of Electric Vehicles at Google's Munich headquarters, co-organized with McKinsey. Partnership for student networking and industry exposure.
• McKinsey & CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organized EV event with Google for EMBA students at Google's Munich headquarters. Provides consulting industry perspective for executive education.
• Siemens Advanta ConsultingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerQTEM students meet with consultants for exclusive insight into company projects and career opportunities. Partnership ensures corporate exposure in international environment and supports student networking.
• QTEM NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network bringing together outstanding Master in Management & Technology students, academic partners, and international companies. Develops skills in analytical and quantitative techniques. Includes exchange at 25+ partner universities, Global Business Analytics Challenge, and quantitative internship.
• BMW GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Oliver Zipse held lecture at TUM, appointed honorary professor. CEO Pitch highlight of seminar on innovative automotive production. Industry collaboration for automotive transformation research. Project studies and corporate lectures.
• LufthansacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Carsten Spohr held public lecture on sustainability, crisis management, and future agenda. More than 130 students attended and engaged on topics of sustainability, crisis management, and Lufthansa's future.
• CeloniscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and scholarship donor through TUM Management Alumni e.V. Process mining software company founded by former TUM students, valued at $11bn. Alumni Regina Neumeyer spoke at graduation ceremony.
• TUM Management Alumni e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association supporting students through scholarships, event sponsorship, mentoring programs, and career services. Sponsors Deutschlandstipendium recipients and awards like Peter-Pribilla Award and Social Impact Award.
• UnternehmerTUMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading center for innovation and business creation in Europe, ranked #1 in Europe for startup support. CEO Helmut Schoenenberger is honorary professor at TUM SoM. Supports around 80 startups per year. Co-founder of WIN Initiative backed by German Chancellor.
• Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) / SSRNcoreTechnology or IntegrationTUM School of Management won 2024 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award for EMEA region, recognizing groundbreaking business research conducted by the school community.
• Behavioral Finance e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Campus Challenge 'Successful Investing with AI and Large Language Models'. Awards prizes for student innovation in finance education.
• Dimensional Fund AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacilitated Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert C. Merton's event at TUM, bringing 1997 Nobel Prize winner to campus for lecture on financial science and innovation.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IESE Business School: IESE is a top-ranked European business school (University of Navarra) with globally recognized MBA and executive education programs. It competes with TUM SoM for European executive clients and shares Triple Crown accreditation, making it a strong comparable for executive education quality and pricing benchmarks.
• WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: WHU is Germany's other top private business school (Triple Crown accredited, campuses in Vallendar and Düsseldorf). It is TUM SoM's closest German peer and direct competitor for German students, corporate partnerships (German industry), and executive education clients.
• Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University): RSM is a leading European business school (Erasmus University) with Triple Crown accreditation and a strong international focus. It competes with TUM SoM for European master's and executive education students and shares a comparable positioning as a publicly-affiliated, internationally oriented European business school.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: SDA Bocconi is Italy's premier business school and a Triple Crown accredited institution offering MBA, executive MBA, and custom programs. It is one of TUM SoM's strongest direct European competitors for executive education and master's program applicants, with comparable academic positioning and similar emphasis on industry partnerships.
• Mannheim Business School: Mannheim Business School is the affiliated business school of the University of Mannheim, one of Germany's top universities for business and economics. As another public German university-affiliated business school, it competes directly with TUM SoM for German students and shares similar public-sector constraints.
• HEC Paris: HEC Paris is a leading European business school and Triple Crown accredited, consistently ranked #1 or #2 in Europe for management education. It is TUM SoM's exclusive double degree partner (Master in Management & Innovation, Master in Management & Technology), making it the most strategically aligned peer in the dataset.
• Copenhagen Business School: CBS is a leading Nordic business school and one of TUM SoM's named strategic partners (senior delegation visits for collaboration on entrepreneurship research, lifelong learning, and leadership). Both serve similar Northern European markets and compete for similar student and corporate partnership pools.
• ESMT Berlin: ESMT Berlin is a German business school with Triple Crown accreditation, founded by major German corporates. It competes directly with TUM SoM for executive education in Germany and has a similar positioning at the intersection of management and technology, making it a closely comparable peer for executive program benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• London Business School: London Business School is a globally top-ranked business school with strong MBA, MiM, and executive education programs. It competes directly with TUM SoM for European executive education clients and international master's students, particularly those seeking UK-based or London-located programs.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is one of the world's top global business schools with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education. It competes with TUM SoM for European executive education clients and top international talent, though INSEAD's global multi-campus model is broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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