Overview
What you will study
The Entrepreneurial Leadership in Technology Ventures offered by ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology develops expertise in bringing technological innovations to the market and leading entrepreneurial ventures. It is tailored to innovative and deep-tech ventures and their specific challenges: complexity, uncertainty, and high resource needs. Participants benefit from training rooted in cutting-edge research insights, interactive peer learning, and custom-tailored coaching to further develop their business and in becoming effective entrepreneurial leaders.
The programme aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial mind-set, aspirations, leadership capability, and strategising skills of participants with predominantly scientific or engineering backgrounds. The CAS ELTV prepares participants to create and manage technology ventures while at the same time providing opportunities to build strong networks with other start-up owners and ecosystem players.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Entrepreneurial Strategies
- Entrepreneurial Leadership and Teams
- Entrepreneurial Marketing & Sales
- New Venture Finance & Legal
- Scaling New Ventures & Sustainable Business Models
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Leadership View 4 other Short Courses in Entrepreneurship in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree recognised by ETH, or equivalent qualification.
- Candidates should be involved in the set-up and management of a technology-based venture, or else provide documentation of their strong interest and affinity to the CAS theme.
- Required language skills - English: C1
Tuition Fee
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International
13930 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13930 CHF for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
13930 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13930 CHF for the full programme during 12 months.
- CHF 9,200 for Pioneer Fellows (additional rates for Pioneer Partners available)
- CHF 13,930 for all other participants
Living costs for Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.