The Master of Science in
Management, Technology and
Economics (MSc ETH MTEC)
Study Guide 2015
Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC)
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About MTEC: Testimonials
«The combination of natural sciences, technology, management and economics is a unique feature of
D-MTEC. The department truly combines academic excellence and a strong engage-ment with
practice. As a result, MTEC students bring sound theoretical knowledge, combined with practical
applications and a good sense for economic relevance to get things done at the firm.»
Dr. Markus R. Neuhaus, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PwC, Switzerland
«Within my studies at MTEC, I could complement my technical background with strong business
capabilities. The combination of analytical skills, together with fundamental knowledge on systems
thinking and entrepreneurship, allowed me to understand the emergence of new business opportunities
and the interplay of technical, social and market dynamics. Such skills were fundamental for starting
my career as a management consultant and then cofounding a successful cleantech venture.»
Peter Stein, D-MTEC Alumnus, Head of Sales at greenTEG AG
«What do I like most about DMTEC? Definitely the opportunity it offers to combine my technical
background, which for me is physics, with managerial skills. I was looking forward to get a better
understanding of the commercial side that at the end of a day drives the transformation of the
inventions and technological breakthroughs into innovative products. And this program definitely
exceeded the greatest of my expectations. »
Aleksandra Soltamova , Master Student, D-MTEC
«After my bachelor in engineering, the master’s degree at D-MTEC allowed me to broaden my
perspective. The combination of down-to-earth management know-how and high level research helped
me to develop a profound understanding of Management, Technology and Economics. I also learned
to deal with different business logics and how to build bridges between business partners and
stakeholders – a capability that turned out to be of utmost importance in my current job.»
Nicola Blum, D-MTEC Alumna, Program Director at Impact Hub Zurich, Switzerland
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Master of Science in Management, Technology
and Economics – Study Guide
Content
1. Introduction
2. Professional Profile of the Master of Science ETH in Management, Technology, and
Economics
3. Concept and Curriculum
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
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3.10
Tutor System and Curriculum Structure
Grading System
Academic Standards & Academic Writing Course
Skills Areas
Core Courses
Elective Courses
Supplementary Courses
Internship
Master’s Thesis
Applications and Enrolment
4. Mobility
5. Scholarships
6.
Special MTEC Programs
6.1 MTEC Executive-in-Residence Program
6.2 MTEC Entrepreneurial Leadership Seminar
6.3 MTEC Corporate Master’s Thesis Program
6.4 MTEC Career Talks
6.5 MTEC Knowledge Lunch Series
6.6 ETH Climate-KIC Certificate
7. Additional MTEC Degree Programs (MAS, MBA, Doctoral Program)
8. Useful Contacts & Services
8.1 ETH Services
8.2 Contacts at ETH Rectorate
8.3 Extracurricular Activities
8.4 Maps and Directories
Annex
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1 Introduction
The MSc ETH MTEC is a four-semester, full time program attracting ambitious students
with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or natural sciences. Integrating the perspectives of
engineering, technology and social sciences, the program offers students a unique learning
environment and a multidisciplinary education. We aim to enable you to develop
innovative and intelligent products and systems to meet today's most pressing challenges
in business and society: shaping business practices, employment opportunities and
sustainable solutions in a world of finite resources.
The program delivers a comprehensive training in management and economics. By
building on students’ extensive knowledge of engineering and natural sciences, the MTEC
MSc provides a solid foundation for developing systemic solutions to complex
professional challenges.
Our program takes pride in having strong contacts and frequent interaction with
entrepreneurial leaders in business and society: The MTEC Executive-in-Residence
Program is building bridges between students and leaders in society and the corporate
world. The MTEC Corporate Master’s Thesis Program provides the opportunity to write
an in-company master’s thesis in areas of high strategic impact. The annual
Entrepreneurial Leadership Seminar offers ambitious MTEC master’s students an
exceptionally rewarding learning opportunity by providing a real case on strategy,
innovation and leadership in close collaboration with the top management of an
outstanding company. Each spring term, the MTEC Career Talks facilitate direct access
to innovative employment opportunities and key contacts. Many courses include highly
qualified guest lecturers.
An international student population, study visits and industrial placements are part of the
MTEC MSc experience and prepare students to take on leadership positions in industrial,
consulting and technology-intensive organizations. Last, but not least, extracurricular
initiatives such as student clubs (e.g. OBIS, ETH Juniors, ETH Entrepreneur Club) add
valuable perspectives into the corporate world.
This master’s study guide provides basic information and links to background documents
relating to the ETH Master’s in Management, Technology and Economics. We hope that
the guide will enable you to identify the opportunities for shaping your tailor-made ETH
MSc MTEC degree. Enjoy the journey!
Prof. Dr. Stefano Brusoni
Study Delegate
Dr. Jost Hamschmidt
Coordinator of Studies
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2 Professional Profile
Graduates of the MSc ETH MTEC program think holistically and are able to plan and
implement interdisciplinary projects, in cooperation with professional experts, in different
cultural settings. They are independent and efficient problem-solvers; applying
methodological and specialized practical expertise in the areas of product design,
innovation, marketing, logistics, organizational management, leadership and strategy. The
curriculum includes methods and findings from labor and social sciences, management
and economics and research on the sustainable use of natural and human resources.
Social competences, i.e. the ability to work and communicate with different stakeholders,
to present results in public and to lead a team, are of increasing importance in today’s
business world. Thus, the training of social skills is an integrated part of the ETH MTEC
program.
Upon completion of their degree, a varied and challenging range of responsibilities awaits
the MSc ETH MTEC graduates. They take on innovative and leading roles in many
different sectors of industry, services, or public administration. They can be found in areas
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project management
technology management & innovation
logistics & supply chain management
strategy
product management
research, in R&D departments and research centres
government agencies
corporate sustainability management
controlling
consulting
risk assessment
banking & finance.
Or they start their own company.
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3 Concept and Curriculum
3.1 Tutor System, Curriculum Structure
The master’s program in Management, Technology and Economics (totaling 4 semesters)
consists of 3 semesters of classes and, subsequently, a master’s thesis completed within 6
months.
The program is tutor-driven. The aim of the tutor system is to facilitate a personalized
curriculum for the student and to provide individual one-on-one support, which should
ensure a top-class, specialized education, taking into consideration the student’s talents
and expectations. During the first semester, the master’s student selects a faculty member
working in the desired area of studies to be his/her academic tutor, chooses supplementary
courses and informs the study administration (Download tutor agreement). If appropriate,
a research assistant of the faculty member can support this process as a mentor.
Information about the research fields of the MTEC faculty can be found online at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/about/professuren
MTEC also offers a “Student meets Tutor” event each fall to facilitate the process of
identifying potential tutors and mentors. By end of the first semester, students must submit
an agreement between the master’s tutor and student (Tutor agreement, see Annex 3).
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Tutor_Agreement.pdf
Together with the tutor, students develop an integrated study program, comprising the
following elements:
- Core courses
- Elective courses
- Supplementary courses
- Internship
- Master’s Thesis
The curriculum is organized in accordance with the ECTS system (European Credit
Transfer System), which is widely used in Europe to assess students’ performance. One
credit point (ECTS) is equal to 25 – 30 hours of a student’s workload. To complete the
master’s program, 120 ECTS have to be acquired: 84 ECTS from courses, 6 ECTS from
an industrial placement and 30 ECTS from the master’s thesis.
Type of Course
min. ECTS
required
A - Core courses in six skill areas
B – Elective courses
C – Supplementary courses
Additional courses (from A, B, or C)
Courses Total
Industrial and professional placement
Master’s thesis
Master’s ETH MTEC program total
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51
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12
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84
6
30
120
The curriculum for master’s studies at D-MTEC mainly applies the following methods
for the assessment of performance and the assignment of ECTS:
• exams
• written reports and essays
• lectures
• project reports and project results
3.2 Grading System
All exam performances are graded. In other performance assessment methods, professors
can also apply the qualifications of “pass” or “fail”.
ETH Zurich does not use the ECTS Grading Scheme. The grading scale goes from 1.0 to
6.0 in quarter grade (0.25) steps. The pass grade is 4.0, the maximum grade is 6.0. The
numerical grades correspond to the following predicates:
ETH Zurich Grades
6.0 – 5.75
5.5 – 5.25
5.0 – 4.75
4.5 – 4.25
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
excellent (ausgezeichnet)
very good (sehr gut)
good (gut)
satisfactory (befriedigend)
pass (genügend)
fail (ungenügend)
poor (schlecht)
very poor (schlecht bis sehr schlecht)
extremely poor (sehr schlecht)
not measurable (nicht messbar)
The above grades are not rigidly related to any distribution function and are not awarded
according to predetermined percentages or numerical scores. A student’s grade in a
subject is more related to the student’s mastery of the material than to the relative
performance of his or her peers.
The professors specify the performance criteria, publish them in written form at the
beginning of the semester and decide on the allocation of ECTS. Binding rules relating to
performance assessment are provided by the course catalogue.
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3.3 Academic Standards & Academic Writing Course
In all written works, we trust our students to come up with their own original ideas while
at the same time reflecting the work that’s already been done by others. By signing a
Declaration of Originality students attest that (among other things) they have authored the
work in question themselves; read the ‘Citation Etiquette’ information sheet on
plagiarism; and adhered to the rules of citation standard in their disciplines.
A signed Declaration of Originality is a component of every Master’s thesis, semester
paper or other qualifying paper written during the course of studies (including the
electronic versions). Lecturers may also ask for a declaration of originality to accompany
other written papers they have assigned.
If a work was co-authored by a group the declaration of originality must be signed by all
members of the group. Collectively they vouch for the entire content of the written work.
In Autumn 2015, MTEC is offering a new course on Academic Writing - The aim of this
course is to improve the academic writing skills needed to complete an MSc thesis
successfully. The course provides theoretical input, practical writing exercises, and
detailed individual feedback organised into one group lecture and four workshops in
smaller tutorial groups.
Initially, the lecture provides an overview of the range of demands on academic essay and
MSc thesis writers and outlines the academic expectations that students must meet. Our
goal is to provide a basis for informed decisions when selecting a thesis topic and
supervisor. Guidance is then provided in the workshops on planning the writing process
effectively, and individual feedback is provided to enhance writing ability.
The course develops a range of practical and transferrable writing skills. Students can use
these skills to improve the overall quality of their MSc theses and to produce their thesis
more rapidly and efficiently. The writing skills developed here can be used beyond the
MSc, whether students go on to complete a PhD or to produce reports and other
documents in industry.
This course is highly recommended to all MTEC MSc students and compulsory for
students who started in Spring 2015 or later. It is offered each semester (spring and
autumn).
Download Declaration of Originality (PDF, 1.2 MB)
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3.4 Skills Areas
The core courses are organized into six skills areas. These courses provide a strong
foundation in management and economics:
1) General Management and Human Resource Management (min. 6 ECTS)
Responsibilities, functions and organization of a company; strategic management;
entrepreneurship and new ventures; business excellence; leadership; job and
organizational design; work and health; organizational development; human technology
interaction, negotiation.
2) Strategy, Technology, and Innovation Management (min. 9 ECTS)
Innovative product, service and process design; concepts and methods of strategic
management; corporate sustainability; technology transfer; process management;
innovation marketing; management of innovation projects; cooperative innovation and
co-creation.
3) Information Management and Operations Management (min. 9 ECTS)
Design, control and further development of value-adding systems and processes in
companies and company networks; supply chain management; logistics management;
planning and control of business performance; management and processing of
information; design and implementation of information systems.
4) Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (min. 9 ECTS)
Methods for dealing with complex situations; complex systems and organizational
dynamics; operations research methods; empirical research methods; basics of project
management.
5) Economics (min. 12 ECTS)
Energy economics; resource economics; innovation economics and technical change;
dynamic economic theory; sustainable development; global economic interdependencies;
applied macroeconomics; business cycle research, basics of policy analysis.
6) Financial Management (min. 6 ECTS)
Managerial economics aspects of business activities; balance and profit calculation;
investment appraisal; cost calculation; profitability and liquidity; financial and
entrepreneurial risks.
For individual courses see: www.vorlesungsverzeichnis.ethz.ch
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3.5 Core Courses
Core courses are courses in the six skill areas. A student must attend all but one core
course in each skill area. Details can be found in the study plan of D-MTEC. Core
courses comprise at least 51 ECTS. Students holding an ETH Bachelor’s degree may be
able to reduce this amount to 42 ECTS if they successfully attended certain MTEC
lectures during their bachelor’s studies (Regulations Art. 22.2 a-d).
3.6 Elective Courses
Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses from the course catalogue of
D-MTEC and other ETH departments to complement their studies. Elective courses
comprise at least 10 ECTS (See Annex 8).
3.7 Supplementary Courses
Within the D-MTEC master’s studies, students can deepen their knowledge in the area(s)
of engineering and/or natural sciences acquired during their bachelor studies. After
completion of the master’s program, they can give proof of competent knowledge of
these areas. Supplementary courses comprise at least 12 ECTS and are chosen in
consultation with the tutor by the end of the first semester.
See: http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Tutor_Agreement.pdf
3.8 Industrial Placement / Internship
The compulsory internship can be carried out in Switzerland or abroad, in a company or
an organization, according to the orientation and career objectives of the student.
The industrial placement/internship is an excellent opportunity to touch base with the job
market and gain exposure. The internship should be chosen cautiously, structured,
evaluated and recognized as an integral part of the course of study. Ideally, it provides the
student the opportunity to spend a period of time in a work environment consistent with
the chosen specialization.
Students can largely act on their own initiative when choosing a company. Prior to the
placement, students submit a deployment plan, including the objectives and partners
involved. If appropriate, we encourage students to complete the internship abroad in
order to gain experience in other cultural environments. Upon submission of a brief
placement report, the internship yields 6 ECTS. If not passed, it can be repeated once.
For more information please check the MTEC Guidelines for Professional Placements
and Internships and the attached annexes:
Annex 5: Deployment Plan for Industrial- and Professional Placements:
Annex 6: Placement Report for Industrial- and Professional Placements
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3.9 Master’s Thesis
The master’s thesis is supervised by the tutor and normally deals with a subject chosen
from the 6 skill areas. The thesis is often carried out in collaboration with partners from
practice, usually supervised by ETH faculty. In exceptional cases supervision can be
provided by faculty of another university. The master’s thesis lasts six months (full time).
The process is as follows: Before starting the master’s thesis the student shall identify an
appropriate topic in collaboration with the tutor/mentor. The master thesis needs to be
registered within mystudies by the student including the topic and a short abstract. The
study office subsequently confirms, that point 2 (Art. 38 of regulations) is fulfilled. (See
also annex 7). The master’s thesis is graded by the tutor and is valued at 30 ECTS.
The master’s thesis is approved if the grade received is at least 4.0. If the master’s thesis is
not accepted, it can be repeated once. In case of repetition, a new subject must be chosen.
Students are admitted to the master’s thesis if they have fully completed their bachelor’s
studies, fulfilled any possible admission conditions for master’s studies at D-MTEC and
completed the internship, having earned the corresponding ECTS.
In cooperation with corporate partners, MTEC also offers a corporate Master Thesis
Program (see point 6.3).
For additional details please refer to the the Master Thesis information sheet:
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Information_to_Master_s_thesis.pdf
3.10 Applications & Enrolment
The ETH MSc in Management, Technology and Economics welcomes applications from
students holding a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics,
computer science, technology or other natural sciences from an internationally recognized
university.
Students with a completed BSc degree in any discipline of engineering or in natural
sciences are invited to submit an application. Students with a Bachelor’s degree in
mechanical engineering or in information technology and electrical engineering from ETH
Zurich, EPF Lausanne or one of its partner universities 1 are generally admitted without
any condition.
Details on qualifying bachelor’s degrees and additional requirements:
www.ethz.ch/en/studies/registration-application/master/application.html →
Application deadlines and details on admission: www.admission.ethz.ch →
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IDEA League partners:
Imperial College
TU Delft
RWTH Aachen
ParisTech
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4 Mobility
The Department of Management, Technology and Economics strongly supports the
international mobility of its master’s students. As a member of the IDEA League,
UNITECH and the IARU International Alliance of Research Universities, ETH provides
unique international exchange opportunities.
Within the MTEC master’s studies, up to 30 ECTS can be acquired by engaging in
international exchange programs. The curriculum shall contain courses comparable to
MTEC courses to be completed during the semester abroad,
Outgoing Master’s degree students must hold a Bachelor’s degree from ETH Zurich.
Other students might consider to conduct their Master’s degree project abroad.
A prerequisite for being accepted as an international exchange student is an average
performance of 4.5 within the bachelor studies. Furthermore, outgoing students have to
submit a learning agreement that fits into D-MTEC’s curriculum. The mobility advisor
has to approve the individual learning agreement. If a course is meant to count as core
course, a written “confirmation of equivalence” from the corresponding D-MTEC
professor has to be handed in.
If a course is meant to count as supplementary course, a written confirmation of the tutor
is required. Elective courses can be approved by the mobility advisor. A maximum of 30
ECTS acquired at another university can be included into the ETH diploma.
The translation of grades and credits into ETH’s grading and credit system is under the
responsibility of D-MTEC.
A further option is to participate in a research project run at another university, and write a
master thesis. Interested students plan and organize such a project in consultation with
their tutor.
https://www.ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/global.html →
http:// www.mobilitaet.ethz.ch/index_EN→
MTEC Students visited in recent years the following Universities, among others.
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5 Scholarships
ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a master’s degree at ETH with
two scholarship programs:
Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Program (ESOP), students receive a
special scholarship for the duration of their program, as well as specific supervision. The
scholarship covers study and living costs during their master’s degree.
Under the Master Scholarship Program (MSP), students receive a partial stipend during
their master’s degree and the offer of an assistantship.
Students intending to apply for a scholarship should carefully check the guidelines for
scholarship applicants. The application consists of an application form, a letter of
motivation, a pre-proposal of their master's thesis (see the separate guidelines on how to
write a pre-proposal and letters of recommendation from two professors.
More Information:
https://www.ethz.ch/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/studies/msc-mtec/excellencescholarship.html
https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/main/education/finanzielles/Guidelines_Preproposa
l.pdf
For ETH Students ETH offers in addition ETH Pioneer Fellowships - These Fellowships
are awarded to an individual or groups of individuals intending to independently develop a
highly innovative product or service to be exploited commercially and/or for the benefit of
society.
More Information: https://www.ethz.ch/content/main/en/research/research-promotion/ethinternal-programmes/pioneer-fellowships.html/
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6 Special MTEC Programs
6.1 MTEC Executive-in-Residence Program
In appointing senior executives as special faculty members, D-MTEC has introduced the
Executives-in-Residence Program. The appointments strengthen the link between
academia and practice by facilitating student instruction on successful leadership and
advice on their future careers. The program also provides the department with networking
and outreach opportunities. Executives-in-Residence are selected based on their excellent
standing in industry, government, large NGOs or international organizations and their
personal affinity both to academic research and to teaching and advising students.
The main tasks of Executives-in-Residence are to teach at the master’s level, to offer
counseling opportunities for graduate and PhD students and to support the department in
networking and outreach activities.
Currently MTEC has appointed two Executives-in-Residence:
1) Markus Neuhaus, Chairman of the Board, PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland
Lecture (HS): Corporate Finance: http://www.er.ethz.ch/teaching/corpFin
2) Calvin Grieder, CEO, Bühler AG
Lecture (HS): Cases in Technology Marketing (with Prof. F. v. Wangenheim)
6.2 MTEC Entrepreneurial Leadership Seminar (ELS)
This annual seminar provides the most ambitious and best-performing MTEC master’s
students with an exceptionally rewarding learning opportunity. Each spring term, MTEC
provides a real case on strategy, innovation and leadership in close collaboration with the
top management of an outstanding Swiss company (2012: Georg Fischer AG, 2013:
Bühler AG, 2014: Swisscom, 2015: PwC). Students work in teams to tackle a specific
assignment that flows from the current strategic agenda of the companies’ top
management. While gaining substantial insights into the structure, dynamics and
challenges of a major industrial sector, students immerse themselves in the business
model, culture and strategic landscape of the partner company. Aspects of the program
include: site visits, discussing ideas with top executives and interviews with members of
the management team, internal and external experts and clients.
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/studies/msc-mtec/els.html
6.3 MTEC Corporate Master’s Thesis Program
The MTEC Corporate Master’s Thesis Program is carried out annually with a corporate
partner and a number of MTEC chairs. It provides 5-10 MTEC students with the
opportunity to write a master’s thesis in cooperation with the corporate partner under a
special coaching scheme. The program aims to fertilize collaboration and synergy
between several chairs of D-MTEC and create an effective learning experience, not
limited solely to the subject of the thesis but encompassing management/strategy/
innovation and leadership in general. The program supports personal development by
cultivating collaborative and reflective methods, such as peer-to-peer learning and
individual coaching. In 2015 it was run in cooperation with Georg Swisscom AG.
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6.4 MTEC Career Talks
Each spring term, D-MTEC hosts a series of career talks during lunchtime, focusing on
information giving and covering specific industries, skills and occupations. Each talk is
accompanied by snacks and drinks, offering the opportunity for deeper, informal
exchange. The MTEC careers talks are information sessions rather than recruitment
centered – they provide insights into different types of careers in specific industry sectors.
The talks are exclusively open to MTEC students (MSc, MAS, PhD level) and students
must register in advance. In 2014, MTEC hosted talks with Migros Genossenschaftsbund,
SwissRE, Georg Fischer and two cleantech start-ups.
Further Information: http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/studies/msc-mtec/careertalks.html
6.5 MTEC Knowledge Lunch Series
The MTEC Knowledge Lunch Series is an offer by the study office which is used
specifically for the purpose of transferring knowledge, building trust and social learning
on specific student issues of interest. The lunches are open to MTEC students (MSc,
MAS, PhD level) and students must register in advance. In Autumn 2015, MTEC will host
knowledge lunches with the ETH Career Center (September 21, 11.30), with ETH
Mobility on international study opportunities (Sept. 29), with Climate-KIC on options to
engage in Cleantech Entrepreneurship (Oct. 20) and with OBIS and the Director of
Studies on organizing an Industrial Placement (Oct. 27). Join us!
6.6 ETH Climate-KIC Certificate
The ETH cooperation with the European Institute of Technology’s (EIT) Knowledge and
Innovation Community on Climate Change (Climate-KIC) enables ETH students from
selected departments to develop relevant knowledge in cooperation with leading European
technical universities and cleantech companies. Are you interested in fostering your skills
to develop and promote impact-driven business models for tackling climate change? You
have great ideas, but you lack the skills to actually make them become real? Within the
Climate-KIC program students develop the right set of skills to commercialise their
climate change-driven business ideas. The program allows to discover how the latest
climate change science is being transformed into new products and services. Students
examine market drivers of climate innovation, including policy, legal and financial
incentives or constraints. They explore the potential for launching their start-up business
venture with support from business coaches and a pre-incubation program. Pending
approval by the EIT, participants within the program can obtain the Climate-KIC
certificate by actively engaging in a five week climate innovation summer school (1),
attending a series of thought-provoking talks and seminars (2), spending 30 ECTS of their
master program outside of ETH Zurich (e.g. by doing an internship or thesis research)
(3), taking complementary courses in climate sciences or entrepreneurship worth at least
12 ECTS (4) and finally writing a master thesis on a topic related to climate change and
entrepreneurship.
Further Information: http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/studies/msc-mtec/climate-kic.html
See also: http://www.climate-kic.org/for-students/masters-education/
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7 Additional MTEC Degree Programs
(MAS, MBA, Doctorate)
7.1 MAS and MBA
The Master of Advanced Studies in Management, Technology, and Economics (MAS
ETH MTEC) is a 4-semester continuing education program (60 ECTS).
More Information:
http://www.mas-mtec.ethz.ch/
The Master of Business Administration – Executive MBA program in Supply Chain
Management (MBA ETH SCM) provides leading-edge supply chain management
expertise and know-how required for success in today's increasingly integrated businesses.
The program starts in September of every year.
More Information:
http://www.mba.ethz.ch/
7.2 Doctorate
Excellent MTEC MSc graduates may consider continuing their studies at the PhD level.
Applications should be made directly to a professor at D-MTEC.
The doctoral program includes attending selected courses and the completion of
autonomous scientific research (dissertation). The doctoral studies are often combined
with a research fellow position. Besides supervising students during their exercises,
internships and master’s theses, research fellows have the opportunity to deepen the
knowledge acquired during their university studies. Continuous contacts with Swiss
companies and international organizations provide interesting insights into different
sectors of the economy and society. Thus, working as a research fellow can be an
excellent start into an attractive career.
Additional information on admissions to doctoral studies:
www.ethz.ch/en/doctorate.htm
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8 Further Contacts and Weblinks
8.1 ETH Services
Internal Phone Directory of ETH Zurich
www.ethz.ch/people/index_EN
Organisation of Business and Industrial Engineering Students (OBIS)
www.obis.ethz.ch
Affordable Student Housing - Woko Studentische Wohngenossenschaft
Sonneggstrasse 63, 8006 Zürich www.woko.ch
Housing Office UZH / ETH Zürich
Sonneggstrasse 27, 8006 Zürich www.wohnen.ethz.ch
Student Jobs - Arbeitsvermittlung der Studentenschaft der Universität Zürich
www.arbeitsvermittlung.unizh.ch
ETH Career Center
Universitätstrasse 19, CH-8092 Zürich, Phone +41 44 632 20 44
https://www.ethz.ch/content/main/de/wirtschaft-gesellschaft/career-center.html/
ETH Get Hired
The Job Platform for Careers Made in Switzerland
http://www.eth-gethired.ch/
FEMTEC Female Career Building Program
https://www.ethz.ch/en/industry-and-society/career-center/for-students-and-doctoralstudents/promotion-programs/femtech.html
ETH Zurich Ombusdsman (help and mediation in case of conflict)
(Confidential qualified help in case of serious difficulties, conflicts and personal crises)
www.ombudsstelle.ethz.ch/index_EN
Nightline Zurich
(Telephone hotline in the evening hours by students for students of Zurich University and
ETH Zurich, Mon - Fri: 20:00 – 24:00)
Phone: +41 44 633 77 77
E-Mail: info@nightline-zuerich.ch www.nightline-zuerich.ch
Psychological Counseling University Zurich and ETH Zurich
Phone: +41 44 634 22 80
E-Mail: pbs@ad.uzh.ch www.pbs.uzh.ch/index_en.html
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8.2
Contacts at ETH Rectorate
Listed below are some of the most important links and contacts. The Rectorate is responsible
for the administration of teaching and, hence, for study in general but not for the study
programs in detail.
www.ethz.ch/students/en/studies/administrative.html
International Student Support
ETH Zurich, Main Building, HG F22.3 Phone: +41 44 632 20 95
E-Mail: international@rektorat.ethz.ch
Admissions Office
ETH Zurich, Main Building, HG F 21.2-21.5
Opening hours for Master’s students: Mon – Fri: 11:00 - 13:00
Phone: +41 44 632 93 96 ; +41 44 632 28 80 ; +41 44 633 91 78
E-Mail: master@ethz.ch
Registrar’s Office
Registration, enrolment, semester on leave of absence
ETH Zurich, Main Building, HG F 19
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 11:00 - 13:00
Phone: +41 44 632 30 00, Fax: +41 44 632 10 61
E-Mail: registrar@rektorat.ethz.ch
Examinations Office
ETH Zurich, Main Building, HG F 18.1
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 11:00 – 13:00 or by appointment
Phone: +41 44 632 20 68
E-Mail: exam@ethz.ch
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8.3 Extracurricular Activities: Student Clubs, Competitions and other
Opportunities
MTEC students regularly engage in local, national and international platforms promoting the
development of student expertise, international exchange and societal progress. A number of
initiatives is listed here, which might be of interest as extracurricular activities to complement
the MTEC studies. Initiatives like these provide valuable new perspectives for students to
develop their knowledge, show their skills and share their talents with potential employers.
a) ETH Student Organizations
Organization for Business and Industrial Engineering
Students: http://www.obis.ethz.ch/
ETH Entrepreneur Club: http://www.entrepreneur-club.org/
ETH Juniors: http://www.ethjuniors.ch/
ETH Project 21: http://www.project21.ch/
ETH Model United Nations: http://www.mun.ethz.ch/
Note that this list is not comprehensive. For additional student organizations please have a
look at: http://www.global.ethz.ch/partners/students
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b) External Extracurricular Initiatives (Selection):
ESTIEM Tournament in Management and
Engineering Skills (TIMES Competition)
The annual ESTIEM Tournament in Management and Engineering Skills (TIMES)
competition is the largest pan-European case study competition for Industrial Engineering and
Management students. More than 250 student teams compete each year (national
qualification: November/December). https://www.estiem.org/default.aspx?PageId=544
Impact HUB Summerpreneurship
Each summer, the Impact Hub Zurich brings early stage, impact-driven start-ups together with
talented students who are looking for an exciting summer internship (with a duration of 8-10
weeks in the period between June and September). This way, students have a unique
opportunity to get to know the social entrepreneurship sector and, at the same time, social
entrepreneurs get valuable support to drive their ventures (Application deadline: April)
http://zurich.impacthub.net/program/summerpreneurship-call_for_students/
HULT Prize – Social Entrepreneurs
Competition
The Hult Prize (First Prize: 1 Million USD) is a start-up accelerator for budding young social
entrepreneurs emerging from the world’s universities. Named as one of the top five ideas
changing the world by President Bill Clinton and TIME Magazine, the annual competition for
the Hult Prize aims to identify and launch the most compelling social business ideas—start-up
enterprises that tackle grave issues faced by billions of people. Winners receive 1 million
USD in seed capital, as well as mentorship and advice from the international business
community. http://www.hultprize.org/en/
Project Firefly
Project Firefly is an annual Emerging Leaders Essay Competition in the field of Finance and
Risk offering the opportunity to be a participant at high-level investment conferences.
Competition entries are evaluated by renowned professors (Submission deadline: February).
Project Firefly stands for equality of opportunity, collaboration and openness to allow bright
and inspired minds to provide fresh, meaningful perspectives on the problems of today and
tomorrow. The competition is sponsored by Credit Suisse and targets students in
Management, Finance and Risk.
www.project-firefly.com
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http://projourno.org/
Pro journo, formerly Student reporter, provides critically minded and entrepreneurial students
who are experienced in sustainability and/or youth movements and passionate about
journalism, access to journalism training and high-level conferences, such as the World
Economic Forum and The World Resources Forum (frequent open calls, no general
submission deadline). http://projourno.org/
W.A. de Vigier Foundation Entrepreneurship
Prize
Since 1987, the Swiss based W.A. de Vigier Foundation has sponsored innovative and futurelooking business ideas with a development award of CHF 100,000 per idea. In addition to this
start-up capital, the award winner also gains access to valuable contacts, has the opportunity
to exchange information and experiences at Alumni Events and receives media exposure
(Submission deadline: September).
http://www.devigier.ch/Home.aspx?lang=en-US
Wings of Excellence Award Leaders of Tomorrow Essay Competition
Take part in the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award to qualify for participation as a
«Leader of Tomorrow» at the St. Gallen Symposium, one of the world’s premier opportunities
for intergenerational debates. 200 students are invited each year, expenses for travel, board
and lodging are covered, travel service is provided and a prize of EUR 20,000 is shared by the
three winners (Submission deadline: February).
http://www.symposium.org/en/what-we-do/Communities/Leaders-of-Tomorrow/EssayCompetition
This list is not comprehensive. Check out additional competitions:
http://studentcompetitions.com
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8.4 Maps and Directories
Zurich City Guide
→ www.stadtplan.stadt-zuerich.ch/zueriplan/stadtplan.aspx
ETH Department of Management, Technology an Economics: How to find us:
MTEC Student Office, Weinbergstrasse 56/58, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
MTEC
D-MTEC Student Office (MSc, MAS, MBA):
Weinbergstrasse 56/58, CH 8092 Zurich
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Annexes
Annex 1: D-MTEC functions and addresses
Annex 2: MTEC professors and subject areas
Annex 3: Declaration on originality
Annex 4: Agreement between master’s tutor and student (tutor form)
Annex 5: Deployment plan for industrial and professional placements
Annex 6: Placement report for industrial and professional placements
Annex 7: Admission process to start the master’s thesis
Annex 8: Other important forms and documents
Annex 1: D-MTEC Functions and Addresses
Head of Department
Prof. Dr. Gudela Grote
Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology
WEV J419, Weinbergstrasse 56/58; 8092 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 632 70 86; E-Mail: ggrote@ethz.ch
Deputy and Head of the Doctoral Committee
Prof. Dr. Antoine Bommier
Chair of Integrative Riskmanagement and Economics
ZUE C 11, Zürichbergstrasse 18, 8092 Zurich
Phone: 044 632 38 10; E-Mail: abommier@ethz.ch
Director of Studies and Head of the Teaching Committee
Prof. Dr. Stefano Brusoni
Chair of Technology and Innovation Management
WEV J 413, Weinbergstrasse 56/58. 8092 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 632 04 52; E-Mail: sbrusoni@ethz.ch
Coordinator of Studies, Mobility Advisor, Admission Affairs, Public Relations
Dr. oec. Jost Hamschmidt
WEV E 010.3, Weinbergstr. 56/58, 8092 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 632 96 52; E-Mail: jhamschmidt@ethz.ch
Study Administration (Internships / Incoming Mobility / Master Thesis Admission)
Prisca Rohr
WEV E11, Weinbergstrasse 56/58, 8092 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 632 43 50; E-Mail: prohr@ethz.ch
Department Coordinator and Controller
Dr. sc. techn. ETH Albert Schneider
WEV E 010.2, Weinbergstrasse 56/58, 8092 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 632 08 23; E-Mail: aschneider@ethz.ch
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Annex 2: MTEC Professors and Subject Areas
Chair of Negotiation and Conflict Management: (Prof. Michael Ambühl)
Chair of Entrepreneurship: (Prof. Pius Baschera)
Chair of Integrative Risk Management and Economics: (Prof. Antoine Bommier)
Chair of Technology and Innovation Management: (Prof. Roman Boutellier)
Chair of Economics / Resource Economics: (Prof. Lucas Bretschger)
Chair of Technology and Innovation Management: (Prof. Stefano Brusoni)
Chair of Applied Economics: Innovation and Internationalization: (Prof. Peter Egger)
Chair of Energy and Public Economics: (Prof. Massimo Filippini)
Chair of Information Management: (Prof. Elgar Fleisch)
Chair of Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy: (Prof. Hans Gersbach)
Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology: (Prof. Gudela Grote)
Chair of Sustainability and Technology: (Prof. Volker Hoffmann)
Chair of Public Economics: (Prof. Marko Köthenbürger)
Chair of Risk and Insurance Economics: (Prof. Wanda Mimra)
Chair of Economics / Energy Economics: (Prof. Sebastian Rausch)
Chair of Organizational Behavior (Prof. Petra Schmid)
Chair of Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management: (Prof. Paul Schönsleben)
Chair of Systems Design: (Prof. Frank Schweitzer)
Chair of Entrepreneurial Risks: (Prof. Didier Sornette)
Chair of Applied Macroeconomics: (Prof. Jan Egbert Sturm)
Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation: (Prof. Georg F. von Krogh)
Chair of Technology Marketing: (Prof. Florian von Wangenheim)
Chair of Logistics Management: (Prof. Stephan Wagner)
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Annex 3: Declaration of Originality
This is an online-form to be filled out electronically. Any papers or master theses shall be
submitted only including a signed declaration of originality. It is available at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/declaration-originality.pdf
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Annex 4: Tutor Form
This is an online-form to be filled out electronically. It is available at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Tutor_Agreement.pdf
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Annex 5: Deployment Plan for Industrial and Professional Placements
This is an online-form to be filled out electronically. It is available at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Placement_deployment_plan_MTEC.pdf
Please check also the guidelines for internships available at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Guidelines_internship_mtec_en.pdf
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Annex 6: Placement Report for Industrial and Professional Placements
This is an online-form to be filled out electronically. It is available at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Placement_report_MTEC.pdf
Annex 7: Admission Process to Start the Master’s Thesis
To start your master’s thesis process please fill out the respective form in mystudies at
functions -> Projects/Papers/Theses
https://www.lehrbetrieb.ethz.ch/myStudies/
Please check also the background information on the master thesis available at
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/Information_to_Master_s_thesis.pdf
Master thesis shall be submitted only including a signed declaration of originality.
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/declaration-originality.pdf
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Annex 8: Other Important Documents and Forms
1. The MTEC study plan including all core courses:
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/study_plan.pdf
2. List of recommended electives
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/msc_mtec/ElectiveCourses
3. Citation Etiquette and students declaration on plagiarism
The ETH Citation etiquette informs about how to handle the intellectual property of
others informs about the most important rules covering intellectual property. The
authorship of scientific texts requires that the thought processes, methods and theories
of one author may be deployed by another author only if they are clearly designated as
borrowed intellectual property.
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/plagiarism-citationetiquette.pdf
MTEC Student are aware of the etiquette and confirm its implementation by adding a
declaration of originality to each seminal paper and the master thesis.
http://www.mtec.ethz.ch/education/declaration-originality.pdf
4. Programme regulations of the Master’s degree programme in Management,
Technology, and Economics - Department of Management, Technology, and
Economics, Version February 26, 2015 (English translation of the german (legally
binding) version).
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Personal Notes
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And finally…
What’s OBIS?
Alexander Portera, OBIS President 2014/15
OBIS – The Organization of Business and Industrial Engineering Students is the
official student organization of D-MTEC students at ETH. Our utmost concern is to
facilitate both the academic as well as the social and cultural life of the MTEC
students. OBIS provides a framework that supports all students in their efforts to
accomplish their respective individual goals.
Students’ interests against the professors and the department are represented by OBIS
through actively participating in academic decision making by electing and sending
delegates to the department conference. Further we keep the students informed about
recent affairs in academic politics by participating in VSETH (assembly of all ETH
students) delegate meetings.
OBIS wants to promote a common identity for the MTEC students by encouraging
contact between fellow students within the same and among other semesters and
Alumni. To do so we regularly organize versatile events such as ski trips, start- & end
of semester events, BBQ’s and many more. To ensure contact to local and global
firms, which are interested in students of our field of study, we organize panel
discussions and workshops with potential employers.
We further facilitate the cultural exchange with other European students in similar
fields of study by being part of ESTIEM, the European Students of Industrial
Engineering and Management organization. They are active in 25 countries and
regularly offer local group exchanges, meetings and workshops, where OBIS members
can participate.
Do not hesitate to get in touch: www.obis.ethz.ch
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Our Vision is…
... to understand, shape and relate the interactions between technology, organizations and
society and their impact on the sustainable use of natural and human resources.
If you have any questions, visit our website or send us an email. Thank you.
www.mtec.ethz.ch
MTEC Director of Studies
Prof. Dr. Stefano Brusoni
sbrusoni@ethz.ch
MTEC Study office
Coordinator of Studies
Dr. Jost Hamschmidt
jhamschmidt@ethz.ch
Student Administration
Prisca Rohr
prohr@ethz.ch
Doctoral Administration
Judith Holzheimer
phd-mtec@ethz.ch
ETH Zurich
Department of Management, Technology and Economics
Weinbergstrasse 56/58
8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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