Press Release
Munich, 15 December, 2015
TUM School of Management Executive Education Receives International Accreditation
Association of MBAs (AMBA) Accredits Three Executive MBA Programs
TUM School of Management Executive Education is pleased to announce a further milestone:
The Association of MBAs (AMBA), an internationally renowned organization whose
accreditation service is the global standard for continuing education programs has officially
accredited the TUM’s three Executive MBA programs. The Executive Education programs are
now part of an international network of 200 AMBA-accredited programs in 70 countries. In
Germany, the TUM School of Management now ranges among only five institutions offering
AMBA-accredited programs.
International Seal of Quality for Executive Education at TUM
“We are very happy to have achieved this accreditation. It means additional motivation for the
continuous further development of our programs for whose excellence we stand. We are
delighted for our excellent programs to gain increased exposure through this milestone of
international accreditation,” said Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus, Vice Dean Executive Education.
“Looking ahead into the future, accreditation by the AMBA further encourages us in expanding
our continuing education offering as well as our international cooperation initiatives with leading
universities and organizations,” said Bernhard Kraus, Managing Director of the Executive
Education Center.
Since its founding in 1967, the London-based Association of MBAs (AMBA) has been
committed to accrediting and raising the profile of international business education and
qualification for the academic title of Master of Business Administration (MBA). AMBA is the
only professional membership association connecting MBA students and graduates, accredited
business schools and MBA employers across the globe.
In the bigger picture, accreditation by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) is an international seal
of approval for continuing education programs, ensuring a consistent, independently verified
level of quality for all participants and stakeholders. Participants of the TUM School of
Management Executive MBA programs represent a diverse spread of nationalities: Austria,
Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Mozambique, Poland,
Romania, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, and
Venezuela. Meeting the stringent requirements for AMBA accreditation also reflects the high
quality standards maintained by TUM programs.
“Anyone earning their Executive MBA at TUM School of Management is advancing their career
with a high quality executive education program. The programs incorporate all key elements of
management, and especially leadership competences for successful managers in today’s global
business environment. This standard of excellence is once again confirmed by accreditation
from the AMBA,” said Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus, Vice Dean Executive Education.
The Executive Education Center at the TUM School of Management currently offers three
Executive MBA programs: The Executive MBA for executives and managers; Executive MBA in
Business & IT for managers in the age of digital transformation; and the Executive MBA in
Innovation & Business Creation for entrepreneurs and innovation managers.
For further information, please contact the Executive Education Center at the TUM School of
Management.
Contact
Bernhard Kraus
E-Mail: info.eec.@wi.tum.de
Phone: 089.289.28474
Fax: 089.289.28484
www.eec.wi.tum.de
About the TUM School of Management Executive Education
TUM School of Management takes a unique interdisciplinary approach to research and
teaching, focused on the interface between management and engineering / natural sciences.
Part of Technical University of Munich, one of the world’s leading technical universities, the
school has more than 30 professors and 250 employees. In addition it cooperates closely with
almost 90 renowned universities and management schools worldwide. Since its foundation in
2002, TUM School of Management has quickly established itself as one of the leading business
schools in Europe. It holds top positions in rankings for both research and teaching.
The TUM School of Management Executive Education Center (EEC) combines the faculty’s
major further education activities. Based on the excellent research and teaching performance,
participants will receive individual and needs-oriented knowledge tailored to your personal
requirements. The offer includes three Executive MBA programs for experienced managers, as
well as a variety of certificate programs and executive trainings. Additionally, customized
programs are offered to organizations as highly specialized programs tailored to the needs of
the respective company and its employees.