Program Overview

Master in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship

The Master program for business-minded engineers and scientists.

MTE Program Overview

Degree Obtained

Degree Obtained: MSC in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Title: EPFL Engineer

Program Structure

120 ECTS****3 semesters + 6 months Master project in Industry

Program Info

Start date: September
Teaching language: English
Application deadlines: December 15th or March 31st

Why Choose Our Master in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship?

• Combine the best of both worlds: technical knowledge of engineering and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship.
• Stay ahead of the curve: gain tools to understand changing market conditions and make informed decisions.
• Develop a unique skill set: tackle complex problems from both technical and business perspectives.
• Unlock career opportunities: pursue leadership roles or become a successful entrepreneur.
• Academic excellence: learn from renowned professors.
• Grow your network: benefit from an exclusive Mentoring Program.

MTE Program Structure

Core Courses – Block 1 Courses (30 Credits)

The core courses provide students with substantial strengths and depths in conceptual and analytical management foundations and solid quantitative methodological competencies.

• Examples of courses:
  • Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes
  • Introduction to Econometrics
  • Principles of Finance

Disciplinary Minor (30 Credits)

Students must complete a “disciplinary minor” in the field of their bachelor's.

• The disciplinary minor includes 30 credits of master-level courses chosen in the study plans of the other EPFL sections.
• The domain of the disciplinary minor is decided by the MTE section, based on the student’s bachelor.
• The choice of courses must be approved by the MTE section and by the concerned minor advisors.

Options / Electives (30 Credits)

The elective courses allow students to round off their education and provide more specific competencies in different areas of management.

• Examples of courses:
  • Entrepreneurship and new venture strategy
  • Leading and Managing in a Global Context
  • Strategic marketing and technology commercialization

Master Project in Industry (30 Credits)

Carried out in the industry, the 6-month master project gives students the opportunity to put into practice the methodological and technical competencies acquired during their studies.

The MTE Experience

The Society of Managerial Engineering (SME) is the student association of EPFL’s Master in Management, Technology & Entrepreneurship (MTE). Its mission is to provide students with the non-academic tools and networking opportunities required for a successful professional life.

Admission

• Applications have to be filled online only.
• The application period is from:
  • The beginning of November to December 15th
  • December 16th to March 31st
• To learn about eligibility conditions, the application process, and important deadlines, check the Master admission criteria & application page.

FAQ

• How to apply: Applications have to be filled online only.
• When to apply: The application period is from the beginning of November to December 15th, or from December 16th to March 31st.
• What are the requirements to be eligible for the MTE program: Check the Master admission criteria & application page for eligibility conditions, the application process, and important deadlines.