The Executive MBA Supply Chain Management at ETH Zurich offers a comprehensive education in general management with a focus on supply chain management, designed for senior managers and professionals. The 18-month part-time program includes study trips to various countries, industry visits, and a unique blend of academic and practical expertise. Participants gain competencies to manage global supply chains, develop leadership skills, and benefit from a premium business network while maintaining their current employment.

1. Executive MBA
Supply Chain Management
The ETH Executive MBA program offers a comprehensive education
of General Management, combined with focused training in Supply
Chain Management.
MBA ETH SCM

2. A unique MBA Program
with a focus on Supply Chain Management
Key Features
• General management
with focus on Supply Chain Management
• 18-month part-time program
• Study trips to Asia, Russia and USA
• Company visits to leading firms and VIP Talks to
meet industry leaders
• Unique blend of academic and industrial expertise
• EPAS re-accredited in 2013
Benefits for Students
Our students will benefit from our Executive MBA in many
ways:
• Competencies to manage global supply chains
• Premium business network
• Qualify for an executive role
• Develop leadership skills
• EMBA from a top-ranked university
Benefits for Employers
Companies that sponsor a high potential employee for our
Executive MBA program make a profitable investment in
their human capital.
• Reward, motivate and retain high performers
• Take advantage of best practices in international
business
• Expand the professional network of their top talents
• Return on investment with company-related
case studies and a Master Thesis which solves a
business problem
Typical Class Profile
• Total number: 25 students
• Average age: 35 years
• Average work experience: 9 years
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Our MBA program was launched in 2003.
Since then, it has prepared students to
become effective business leaders in today’s
challenging world. They must be able to act
wisely and forcefully in the global arena. The
field studies in Asia, Russia and USA, and
serve this purpose.
Our MBA program bears the “Executive” label
because it is designed for senior managers
and experienced professionals. With
approximately 25 students, our classes are
kept small to better meet individual needs
and to maximize the teaching impact.
A high degree of diversity in nationality,
gender, age, profession, and industry sector
also contributes to an inspiring classroom
atmosphere.
Our MBA program is organized for part-time
study, allowing students to continue working
in their jobs.
Interested in this unique program?
Contact us to apply.
Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner
Academic Director, Executive MBA
Chair of Logistics Management
Department of Management, Technology, and
Economics
ETH Zurich

3. Start of course
September every year
Duration
12 months course
6 months Master Thesis
Timing of Module
Thursday to Sunday, twice a month
Main location
Zurich
Study trips
China, Japan, Russia, USA
Fee
CHF 65’000
CHF 60’000 (for early application)
Application Starts
October
Application Deadline
End of April (Feb for early application)
Admission Requirements
• University master degree or
bachelor with excellent marks
and additional qualifications
• 5 years work experience
• Proficient in business English
(no test required)
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Understanding the
global economy and
its institutions, trends and
challenges
Visiting und studying
Russia (the closest BRIC)
Visiting and studying USA
Visiting and studying Asia
Applying what you have
learned to a business case:
sell your solution to your
sponsoring company
Getting the big picture:
speaking the CEO’s language
Working with the law
Decision-making and
organizational principles
Operating to serve markets
Designing an organisation for
business performance
Speaking the CFO's language:
financial insight for
decision-making
Managing innovation and
technology for profitable growth
Using information technology to
support strategy and processes
Negotiations
SC Design & Process
Architecture
SC Plan
SC Source
SC Make
SC Control
SC Deliver, Return &
Sustainability
Illustrate SC processes
in action: study industry
cases
Leadership in action: VIP talks by business leaders
Live cases on site: visit European companies and their operations
General Management
5 months
Supply Chain Management
5 months
Global Economy
2 months
Master Thesis
6 months
Program Structure

4. © ETH Zurich, May 2014
Interested in our program?
Visit our website or
attend our Open Days & Info Sessions
Check our event dates at:
www.mba-scm.org
Contact
MBA ETH SCM
Weinbergstrasse 56/58
CH 8092 Zurich
mbainfo@ethz.ch
+ 41 44 632 28 53