Today's global disruption—from rapid technological advances to evolving market dynamics—demands leaders who blend technical expertise with business acumen. GEM’s Tech EMBA equips tech professionals, scientists, and engineers to lead innovation in microelectronics and energy sectors.
Why Tech Leaders Need Business Skills
Translating tech innovation into success requires strategic and managerial skills beyond the lab. The Tech EMBA addresses this gap by offering a balanced curriculum that comprises approximately 50% core business modules, including finance, marketing, negotiation, and intellectual property, alongside specialized technical commercialization strategies. Participants learn to manage complex projects, convince stakeholders, and drive products to market, as explained by program directors Chahndra Dal Pont and Valentina Vertere in this recent interview with Business Because.
The Role of the Human in Tech
In tech-enhanced workplaces, human qualities like vision, culture-building, and complex decision-making remain essential. Tech EMBA students engage closely with peers from the traditional EMBA program in over 40% of shared classes, fostering cross-disciplinary perspectives to lead diverse teams.
Essential Tech Fluency
Technical literacy is necessary for executives leading transformation. Around 30% of the program content focuses on sector-specific knowledge—either in microelectronics or energy transition—covering trends, data analysis, and hands-on experiences such as site visits and R&D projects in Grenoble’s innovation ecosystem.
Dedicated MBA Tracks
The program offers specialized tracks in microelectronics and energy transition, designed to develop leadership capabilities aligned with industry needs. Delivered part-time over 21 months with a blended format, it culminates in a six-month applied Executive Capstone Project. The first intake is scheduled for October 2026.
For further details and insights, visit the official GEM Tech Executive MBA webpage and the Business Because feature on why tech leaders need business skills and how GEM’s Tech EMBA delivers them.
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