Program Overview

Master in Management, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

The Master in Management, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (MTE) program offers a unique opportunity for students to apply their skills in real-world business environments. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and fresh insights, while also offering companies innovative solutions.

Program Structure

• The Master Project in Industry is an exclusive six-month research-focused internship during the final semester of the MTE program.
• The project takes place during the final semester of the MTE program, typically following three semesters of coursework.
• It starts upon the successful completion of the Master’s cycle or conditional admission to the Master’s project.

Duration, Dates, and Location

• Duration: The Master Project in Industry spans six months.
• Session Dates:
  • Spring Session: Begins at the end of February
  • Fall Session: Begins at the end of July
• Location: The project must be carried out in a non-academic organization, such as a company or public organization, either in Switzerland or abroad.

Project Definition and Supervision

• The Master Project in Industry offers flexibility in defining the research topic, which can be proposed either by the company or the student.
• Project Scope: The chosen topic must be relevant to the content of the MTE studies and should include a research or innovation component.
• Student Responsibilities: Students are tasked with identifying the research topic, proposing a methodology, and planning the deliverables.
• Supervision: Each project benefits from dual supervision by both a company supervisor and an academic supervisor.

Validation of the Master Project

• Thesis Submission: Students must submit a written Master thesis at the conclusion of the project.
• Oral Defense: A successful oral defense of the thesis before a jury is required to complete the Master in Management, Technology, and Entrepreneurship.

Finding a Master Project

• Students can explore various channels to secure a Master Project, including the IS-Academia internship portal, job boards, LinkedIn, and other resources provided by their Internship Coordinator.

Previous MTE Master Projects

• Examples of Master Projects are available for previous years, showcasing the diversity of projects and industries involved.

Example Positions and Sectors

• Example Positions:
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Strategy Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Product Development Intern
  • Operation Analyst
  • AI/Machine Learning Engineer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Project Management Intern
  • Marketing Analyst
• Example Sectors and Industries:
  • Food & Beverage
  • Medical Technology
  • Startups & Entrepreneurship
  • Aerospace & Space Research
  • Luxury Goods & Jewelry
  • Management Consulting
  • Software & Technology Solutions
  • Renewable Energy & Sustainability
  • Venture Capital & Investments
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
  • Consumer Goods
  • Banking & Finance
  • Precision Engineering
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Pharmaceuticals & Health Products
  • Data & Digital Marketing
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Solutions

Student Profiles

• Students in MTE come from diverse backgrounds, including Computer Science, System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Life Science Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and more.