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Interested in Joining CDTM?
Apply to the interdisciplinary certificate program “Technology Management” and become one of the new students starting next semester. We are curious and happy to meet you and potentially welcome you as a new member of CDTM.
What is in it for you?- Become part of the start-up ecosystem in Valencia and Munich with successful start-ups like Foodora, Trade Republic, and Tier.
- Get to know students from other study backgrounds and dive into real-world projects with industry partners.
- Get access to renowned partner universities for abroad stays such as Stanford, MIT, and UC Berkeley.
- Make life-long friends and establish your network as an innovator of tomorrow.
Find all the application requirements below. Or watch our YouTube series to learn about the most common questions regarding CDTM and its application process.
How to Apply?
Every semester, approximately 25 students start their studies in “Technology Management” at CDTM. All students undergo a rigorous selection process consisting of an online written application and apersonal interview. The two-stage interview process guarantees a high level of qualification of the students admitted to the program.
Admission Requirements
- Currently or next semester enrolled at TUM/LMU
- Completed at least 60 ECTS (undergraduate) at the time of application
- Have work/internship experience
- Have already been on an exchange program abroad
- Had some experience with project management
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Demonstrate all work experience/volunteering work you have done
- Letter of motivation
- Highlight your proactivity & personality
- Illustrate why you are interested in joining CDTM & what you would contribute once you joined
- School and university transcripts
Deadlines
We offer two class intakes per year. One will start at the end of February, and the other at the beginning of August. Use ourapplication toolto apply.
Spring class: Our applications open on November 1st, and will remain open until November 30th, 23:59 CET. The screening will take place over the next few weeks, with interviews expected to take place in January (exact dates will be communicated) at our offices in Munich, Germany. You can choose your own interview times, which will be communicated to you by email in advance.
If you are accepted, you will need to attend the following events:
- Pre Kick-off: End of February (one day in Munich, exact dates will be communicated)
- Kick-off: End of February / Beginning of March (few days outside of Munich, full-time, exact dates will be communicated)
- Trend Seminar: March - April (full-time, in Munich, exact dates will be communicated)
Fall class: Our applications open on May 1st, 2025, and will remain open until May 31st, 23:59 CEST. The screening will take place over the next few weeks, with interviews expected to take place between 14.07.2025 and 18.07.2025 at our offices in Munich, Germany. You can choose your own interview times, which will be communicated to you by email in advance.
If you are accepted, you will need to attend the following events:
- Pre Kick-off: 19.08.2025 (one day in Munich)
- Kick-off: 21.08. - 23.08.2025 (full-time, outside of Munich)
- Trend Seminar: 25.08. - 03.10.2025 (full-time, in Munich)
Open Questions
You are wondering how you can combine your studies with our certificate program in Technology Management? You have questions about the application process? You would like to meet current students and find out what it is like to study at the CDTM? Get to know us at our upcoming events, follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date, or drop us an e-mail atrecruiting@cdtm.com!