MAS in Applied Technology
The Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Applied Technology (MAS AT) provides professionals with strategic insights on the science and technology impacting the future of their industries. By boosting their technology based innovation skills, they will be able to take on greater leadership roles in their technology company or industry, while at the same time developing a valuable system level thinking.
Starting in the Fall Semester 2024, the MAS AT programme will have a slightly modified structure in order to offered increased flexibility to our participants.
The total number required credits to successfully complete the continuing education programme is 60 ECTS divided in the following categories:
- Three CAS Applied Technology programmes from the official MAS AT approved list
(1 CAS = 12 ECTS for a total of 36 ECTS)
- Scientific Writing Course (from Fall Semester 2025 for 2 ECTS)
- Experimental Project (10 ECTS)
- Master's thesis (12 ECTS)
The study duration is 4 years (1 year extension possible with an extension request).
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The MAS ETH AT has been carefully designed to offer experienced business leaders strategic insights into key technologies and deepen the understanding of their applications on a system level. We aim to empower professionals from any educational background to address today’s business challenges using technology solutions and to boost their confidence in making strategic decisions on technologies.
The MAS ETH AT is the world’s first "reverse MBA" or "MBA in technology" programme that prepares the participants for greater responsibilities within companies by providing a specific, targeted set of knowledge and skills. Instead of the business skills typical of management programmes, the MAS ETH AT provides participants with science and technology skills that enable them to solve more complex and demanding tasks. They are capable of taking on more responsibility as leaders and work more effectively with their technology teams. See the MAS ETH AT learning goals
Language of Instruction
English is the official language of instruction and examination for the MAS AT and CAS programmes.
The two-year, part-time programme is divided into two stages. The first year consists of intensive science and technology training in two mandatory areas of information and manufacturing technology plus a third technology focus area selected by the participant. The second year of the programme shifts focus from understanding specific technology to understanding the research and development (R&D) process and developing relevant innovation skills that can be applied throughout the company. More details
The MAS ETH AT has a modular structure and includes five CAS programmes (Certificate of Advanced Studies), which can also be taken individually and completed with a CAS diploma. For a Master's degree, students must complete three CAS from the MAS ETH AT programme as well as a Scientific Writing Course, an experimental project and the Master's thesis.
Learning formats include lectures and seminars, blended online & classroom courses, interdisciplinary project work, individual self-study as well as an experimental project in the laboratory. Many courses follow a flipped classroom or blended learning concept to maximize the value obtained during the time that participants are on campus at ETH Zurich.
Similar to many business programmes, participants generally follow the MAS AT as a cohort to facilitate peer relationships and learning. The MAS ETH AT also provides a number of supplemental learning opportunities, including guest speakers with significant industry experience as well as various professional networking opportunities.
We employ a rolling admission process with two application windows annually:
Application Window for a start in the Fall semester: 01.03 - 31.05
Application Window for a start in the Spring semester: 01.09 - 30.11
In case of admission, please expect 2 - 4 weeks for review and administration. If interested, please review our admissions requirements or you can apply now online.
The MAS AT programme fees are CHF 39’000.
More details regarding the payment details are provided on the website of ETH School for Continuing Education.