Duration/Timing

The teaching part of program lasts 10 months, from September to early July, most of it is part time. It is followed by a 3 months project work in a company or a new venture. The "MoT" is a 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) program.

The program schedule is designed to enable participants to maintain 60-80% of their professional activity while attending training modules in Lausanne. These modules will usually be held at the end of the week: on Friday and Saturday during the day, except for the introduction module, which is held during the week. Readings and home work are to be expected between modules.

Degree 

Upon successful completion of the exams that follow each major theme, and the presentation of the project work, an Executive MBA in "Management of Technology" - MoT will be conferred jointly by the University of Lausanne and the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – EPFL.

Organization

The program is jointly organized by the EPFL and the University of Lausanne, with the collaboration a top University abroad. Support will also be provided by professors from other world-class Universities as well as innovative enterprises and technology parks, such as the Parc Scientifique à Ecublens – PSE. The program also receives the support of numerous professionals in industry, business and politics. The program is taught in English.

Tuition

The combined tuition for training in Lausanne and abroad for the Executive MBA in MoT is CHF. 25,000.- (subject to change). A limited number of scholarships for applicants with a strong entrepreneurship project are granted.

Travel cost  abroad (about CHF $3-4,000) are not included.
Cost of living is estimated at a minimum of CHF. 1,800 per month in Switzerland.

(All participants are required to have a health and accident insurance. Students may remain affiliated to their own insurance company provided it has a valid coverage for Switzerland and abroad).

Scholarships information for foreign students.

Admission

Applicants holding a university degree in engineering/natural  and bio/med sciences or business/law, or an equivalent degree, must provide a complete application package including a curriculum vitae, a university degree transcript, including grades, references and a personal letter explaining the candidate’s motivation. Fluency in English is required.

The application deadlines are March 31 for for residents in Switzerland and for foreigners (to allow time for visa procedures) and May 15 for residents in Switzerland. (Applicants to the March 31 selection round are given a priority in the selection process)

≥ 5 years professional experience after the Master degree or 7 after the Bachelor degree; years spent while doing a PhD are taken into account.

The admission to the "MoT", Executive MBA in Management of Technology, is decided upon submission of a complete candidature application and after an interview by a delegate of the MoT program.

Once accepted to the MoT, foreigners must apply in their home country for a student visa for Switzerland.

In Lausanne, all students will have to apply for a student visa for China.

Handbook for International Students
You can find useful information before your arrival in Switzerland on visa, insurance, accommodation etc. by consulting the SAE leaflet in English.

For more information

mot@epfl.ch

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

University of Lausanne and Ecole des HEC

An international institution
With 2,200 teachers, researchers and scientific collaborators, the University of Lausanne offers a wide range of high quality undergraduate and post-graduate courses (350 at the moment). The student population now stands at about 12,000, of which two thousand have been attracted to this university from abroad (86 different countries).

A vast array of education and research
With the synergy of its seven faculties (Theology and Religious Studies, Law and Criminal Justice, Arts, Social and Political Sciences, Business an Economics (HEC), Earth Science and Environment, Biology and Medicine), the University of Lausanne is an active and internationally recognized centre of research.

A top Business School
Founded in 1911, the HEC Faculty is an institution of high-level university education and training devoted to the economic disciplines. Its emphasis is on business management, political economy, business information systems and actuarial science. Often referred to as “HEC Lausanne”, the school offers high-quality teaching and research, and demands a high level of academic achievement from its students. HEC Lausanne is EQUIS accredited and offers a range of courses and programs aiming to excellence and constantly adapted to contemporary needs.

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – EPFL

Part of the world-wide intellectual and scientific community
About 10,000 people - students, professors, researchers, architects, entrepreneurs, technical and administrative staff – are active on the campus. With 107 nationalities represented and 50% of the teaching staff originating from abroad, the EPFL has been recognized by Times Magazine as one of the world's most international university and by Newsweek Magazine as a top 5 university in Europe.

A rich palette of opportunities for the student
The EPFL offers 13 complete study courses in Engineering, Basic Sciences and Architecture as well as a Master programs in the Management of Technology. Professionals can reinforce or expand their competences in the EPFL's continuing education program. Students working towards a doctoral thesis form the backbone of a thriving research institution.

From research to  market
Spanning an active continuum from fundamental research to technology transfer, the EPFL brings together expertise at the highest levels and it is a fundamental part of the EPFL's mission. The school encourages the creation of new enterprises, start-ups with management and entrepreneurship training. The science park on the campus acts as an incubator and attracts venture capitalists and investors.

MoT Steering committee