Program Overview
The Executive MBA in EdTech is a 60 ECTS advanced management program tailored for education executives, academic leaders, EdTech entrepreneurs, corporate learning professionals, and forward-thinking policy innovators. The program integrates executive business management with Swiss-inspired innovation practices, learning science, educational technology, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Through a combination of strategic management, AI-enabled education technologies, digital transformation, innovation leadership, and venture development, participants gain the expertise to design, implement, and scale technology-driven solutions across K-12 education, higher education, and corporate learning environments. The program is focused on developing leaders who can navigate emerging trends, make informed strategic decisions, and drive meaningful transformation across the global education ecosystem.
Designed for professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders seeking to advance their strategic, leadership, and business management capabilities.
What You Will Learn
Modules & Curriculum
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Semester 1 : Strategic Foundations & Tech 5 Modules 15 ECTS (3 ECTS each)
Strategic Leadership in Education & EdTech03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Strategic decision-making, institutional vision formulation, stakeholder management, and leading digital change across educational organizations.
Topics Covered
- Strategic Vision & Mission in Education
- PESTEL Environmental Scanning & EdTech Disruption
- Stakeholder Alignment: Boards, Faculty & Regulators
- Cognitive Bias Mitigation in Executive Decisions
- Leading Cross-Functional Academic & Tech Teams
- Change Management Models (Kotter/Lewin) in Academics
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate strategic growth plans for educational enterprises.
- Apply leadership frameworks to drive change management.
- Build high-performance cross-functional academic/tech teams.
- Align organizational vision with institutional accreditation and market demand.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Strategy Case Discussions & Video Pitch) | 60% Final Strategic Transformation Plan (2,500 words).
Corporate Governance & Educational Policy03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Board oversight architectures, regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and policy frameworks governing online and traditional education.
Topics Covered
- Foundations of Educational Governance & Board Architecture
- National & International Accreditation Frameworks
- Institutional Enterprise Risk Management
- Academic Integrity Policies & Cheating Controls
- ESG & Social Responsibility Metrics in Education
- IP Ownership & Digital Asset Governance
Learning Outcomes
- Design board oversight structures for academic institutions and startups.
- Ensure compliance with national educational accreditation bodies.
- Mitigate legal, compliance, and fiduciary risks in digital learning.
- Formulate policy frameworks promoting academic integrity and equity.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Governance Case Submissions & Peer Forums) | 60% Final Educational Governance Audit (2,500 words).
AI & Emerging Technologies in Education03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Artificial intelligence tools, generative AI models, adaptive learning algorithms, learning analytics, and virtual environments applied to education.
Topics Covered
- Generative AI, LLMs & Automated Content Generation
- Adaptive Learning Algorithms & Mastery Systems
- Automated Grading, NLP & Feedback Tools
- Predictive Analytics for Student Attrition
- Immersive Learning: VR, AR & Gamification
- Algorithmic Bias, AI Ethics & Academic Integrity
Learning Outcomes
- Deploy AI tools and LLMs to automate instructional workflows.
- Evaluate adaptive learning software architectures.
- Assess pedagogical effectiveness of VR/AR and gamification.
- Formulate ethical guidelines for AI use and data bias mitigation.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (AI Tool Walkthrough Video & Quizzes) | 60% Final AI Integration Strategy Proposal (2,500 words).
Digital Learning Transformation03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Converting traditional face-to-face education models into blended, asynchronous, and fully online digital ecosystems.
Topics Covered
- Digital Disruption & Business Model Redesign
- Enterprise EdTech Stack Selection (LMS/LXP/SIS)
- Hybrid & Blended Learning Delivery Frameworks
- Faculty Upskilling & Overcoming Digital Resistance
- Micro-Credentials, Badging & Stackable Pathways
- Legacy System Migration & IT Infrastructure Uptime
Learning Outcomes
- Redesign institutional delivery models to support hybrid and online learning.
- Evaluate enterprise Learning Management Systems and platforms.
- Build digital-first institutional cultures and upskill academic faculty.
- Lead end-to-end digital transformation roadmaps.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Tech Stack Diagnostic & Strategy Forums) | 60% Final Digital Transformation Master Plan (2,500 words).
EdTech Project & Product Management03 ECTS
What Students Learn
EdTech product lifecycles, Agile/Scrum delivery, user story mapping, feature prioritization, and project execution.
Topics Covered
- EdTech Product Discovery & User Need Finding
- Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for Learning Software
- Feature Prioritization Frameworks (RICE/Kano/MoSCoW)
- Agile & Scrum Sprints in Learning App Development
- Quality Assurance (QA) & Beta Testing with Classrooms
- Product Analytics: Tracking DAU, Completion & Churn
Learning Outcomes
- Manage full EdTech product lifecycles from ideation to launch.
- Apply Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies to tech teams.
- Define PRDs, user stories, and feature roadmaps based on learner needs.
- Monitor project baselines, delivery timelines, and development budgets.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (PRD Workshop & Backlog Exercises) | 60% Final EdTech Product Launch Portfolio (2,500 words).
SEMESTER 2 : Innovation, Finance & Research 5 Modules 15 ECTS (3 ECTS each)
EdTech Innovation & Venture Creation03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Startup mechanics, business model innovation, market sizing, customer acquisition, and venture capital financing in B2B, B2C, and B2G markets.
Topics Covered
- Opportunity Framing in K-12, Higher Ed & Corporate Upskilling
- EdTech Market Sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM)
- Lean Business Model Canvas & Monetization Models
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) & Prototyping
- B2B, B2C & B2G Go-To-Market Execution
- Venture Capital, Term Sheets & Pitching to Impact VCs
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate scalable EdTech business models using canvas frameworks.
- Analyze market opportunities across B2C, B2B, and B2G sectors.
- Design GTM strategies tailored to institutional procurement cycles.
- Structure pitch decks and term sheets to secure venture capital.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Business Model Canvas & Recorded Pitch) | 60% Final Commercialization Plan (2,500 words).
Financial Management in Educational Enterprises03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Finance principles, managerial accounting, tuition/SaaS revenue forecasting, capital budgeting, and cost structure optimization.
Topics Covered
- For-Profit, Non-Profit & SaaS Financial Diagnostics
- Tuition & Subscription ARR/MRR Revenue Modeling
- Cost Accounting: Direct Teaching vs. Overhead
- Capital Budgeting (NPV/IRR) for Tech Infrastructure
- Working Capital & Deferred Revenue Management
- Budgeting for Endowments, Grants & Public Institutions
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze financial statements to evaluate burn rate and solvency.
- Construct financial models for tuition pricing and subscription SaaS.
- Apply capital budgeting tools to evaluate tech investments.
- Optimize cost structures across faculty payroll and marketing.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Financial Diagnostics & Modeling Quizzes) | 60% Final Financial Master Report (2,500 words).
Instructional Design Strategy & LX Design03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Human-centered Learning Experience (LX) design, pedagogical frameworks, cognitive science, and instructional mapping.
Topics Covered
- Foundations of Pedagogy, Andragogy & Cognitive Load Theory
- Instructional Design Models: ADDIE, SAM & Backward Design
- Competency-Based Education (CBE) & Objective Mapping
- Micro-Learning, Content Chunking & Multimedia Principles
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)
Learning Outcomes
- Apply learning science principles to digital content creation.
- Design human-centered user experiences tailored to learning styles.
- Create rigorous assessment frameworks aligned with competencies.
- Evaluate courseware accessibility and universal design principles.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (UX Wireframing & Rubric Design Forum) | 60% Final LX Design Prototype Portfolio (2,500 words).
Ethics, Data Privacy & EdTech Compliance03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Student data privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA, GDPR), data security protocols, ethical tracking, and legal compliance.
Topics Covered
- FERPA Regulations in Higher Education
- COPPA Rules for K-12 Children's Data
- GDPR & Cross-Border Student Data Sovereignty
- Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Remote Proctoring, Biometrics & Facial Recognition Ethics
- Cybersecurity Breach Protocols & Digital Accessibility Law
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate compliance procedures adhering to FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR.
- Implement data security frameworks to protect student PII.
- Navigate ethical considerations around remote proctoring and tracking.
- Design institutional policies for data ownership and threat management.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Privacy Policy Audit & Case Debates) | 60% Final Master Compliance Audit (2,500 words).
Applied Educational Research Methodology03 ECTS
What Students Learn
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research design skills to evaluate educational interventions and draft capstone proposals.
Topics Covered
- Educational Research Philosophy & Problem Framing
- Systematic Literature Searching & Synthesis
- Quantitative Designs: Pre-Test/Post-Test Learning Gain
- Survey Construction, Scale Validity & Sampling
- Qualitative Methods: Case Studies & Teacher Interviews
- Data Analysis (t-tests/ANOVA/Coding) & IRB Ethics
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate research questions regarding educational technology efficacy.
- Conduct quantitative learning research using experimental designs.
- Apply qualitative methods including case studies and interviews.
- Construct a formal research proposal for the Capstone Thesis.
Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment (Literature Review Matrix & Survey Design) | 60% Final Capstone Research Proposal (2,500 words).
Semester 3 : EdTech Specialization Track 2 Modules 10 ECTS (5 ECTS each)
Applied EdTech Capstone Thesis05 ECTS
What Students Learn
Executing an independent workplace-based consultancy thesis or empirical EdTech research project to solve an organizational challenge.
Topics Covered
- Educational Problem Diagnostics & Hypothesis Refinement
- Applied Literature Synthesis & Learning Science Frameworks
- Primary Data Collection: Field Trials, LMS Analytics & Interviews
- Empirical Data Analysis & Efficacy Testing
- Formulating Scalable Strategic Implementation Plans
- Academic Writing, Formatting & Thesis Documentation
Learning Outcomes
- Conduct independent research to solve an organizational/technical EdTech problem.
- Synthesize business management frameworks with learning science.
- Analyze primary data to formulate scalable implementation strategies.
- Produce a publishable-quality master's thesis meeting academic standards.
Assessment
20% Interim Progress Report & Methodology Draft | 80% Final Written Capstone Thesis (8,000–10,000 words).
Presentation & Viva Voce Defence05 ECTS
What Students Learn
Presenting, articulating, and defending research methodologies, pedagogical validity, and business models before an expert panel.
Topics Covered
- Executive Slide Deck Architecture & Presentation Skills
- Synthesizing Pedagogy and Business ROI for Panel Examiners
- Defending Data Validity & Research Methodology Under Examination
- Live Software Demonstration & Product Roadmap Defense
- Handling Viva Voce Panel Q&A Protocols
- Communicating Commercial, Ethical & Pedagogical Value
Learning Outcomes
- Present strategic EdTech research effectively to executive and academic audiences.
- Defend research methodology, pedagogical validity, and business viability.
- Articulate commercial, financial, and pedagogical impacts during defense.
Assessment
30% Executive Slide Deck & Product Demo | 70% Live Oral Defense (Viva Voce) Panel Examination.
Semester 4 : Capstone & Final Defense 2 Modules 20 ECTS (10 ECTS each)
Applied EdTech Capstone Thesis10 ECTS
What Students Learn
Executing an independent workplace-based consultancy thesis or empirical EdTech research project to solve an organizational challenge.
Topics Covered
- Educational Problem Diagnostics & Hypothesis Refinement
- Applied Literature Synthesis & Learning Science Frameworks
- Primary Data Collection: Field Trials, LMS Analytics & Interviews
- Empirical Data Analysis & Efficacy Testing
- Formulating Scalable Strategic Implementation Plans
- Academic Writing, Formatting & Thesis Documentation
Learning Outcomes
- Conduct independent research to solve an organizational/technical EdTech problem.
- Synthesize business management frameworks with learning science.
- Analyze primary data to formulate scalable implementation strategies.
- Produce a publishable-quality master's thesis meeting academic standards.
Assessment
20% Interim Progress Report & Methodology Draft | 80% Final Written Capstone Thesis (8,000–10,000 words).
Presentation & Viva Voce Defence10 ECTS
What Students Learn
Presenting, articulating, and defending research methodologies, pedagogical validity, and business models before an expert panel.
Topics Covered
- Executive Slide Deck Architecture & Presentation Skills
- Synthesizing Pedagogy and Business ROI for Panel Examiners
- Defending Data Validity & Research Methodology Under Examination
- Live Software Demonstration & Product Roadmap Defense
- Handling Viva Voce Panel Q&A Protocols
- Communicating Commercial, Ethical & Pedagogical Value
Learning Outcomes
- Present strategic EdTech research effectively to executive and academic audiences.
- Defend research methodology, pedagogical validity, and business viability.
- Articulate commercial, financial, and pedagogical impacts during defense.
Assessment
30% Executive Slide Deck & Product Demo | 70% Live Oral Defense (Viva Voce) Panel Examination.
Program Structure
| Component | ECTS | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Core | 30 ECTS (3 ECTS each) | 10 required executive management courses (3 ECTS each) |
| Specialization Track | 2 Advanced Specialization Courses (10 ECTS (5 ECTS each)) | Advanced module in an industry-specific domain |
| Capstone & Final Defense | 20 ECTS (10 ECTS Capstone + 10 ECTS Defense) | Capstone Thesis & Defense Presentation |
| Total Program Requirement | 60 | Complete Executive MBA in EdTech (60 ECTS) |
Fee Structure
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Registration Fee | $250 |
| Examination Fee | $150 |
| Materials & Resources | $100 |
| Illustrative First-Year Total | $5,100 |
Admission Requirements
Academic
Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or equivalent professional qualification. Relevant professional experience in education, academic administration, EdTech, software development, or corporate training. English language proficiency. Admission interview and professional background review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree title will I earn upon graduation?
You will be awarded an Executive MBA in EdTech, offered in academic partnership with Innoversity Management. The degree reflects European higher education workload standards (60 ECTS) and is specialized for leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and learning science.
What are ECTS credits and how is the study workload calculated?
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is the standardized credit framework across European higher education. 1 ECTS credit equals 25–30 student workload hours. This 60 ECTS program represents approximately 1,500 to 1,800 learning hours spread across 12 months.
How is the 12-month program structured across semesters?
The program is structured into 4 sequential phases: Semester 1: Strategic Foundations & Tech (15 ECTS | 5 Courses) Semester 2: Innovation, Finance & Research (15 ECTS | 5 Courses) Semester 3: EdTech Specialization Track (10 ECTS | 2 Advanced Courses) Semester 4: Applied Capstone Project & Viva Defense (20 ECTS | Thesis + Live Oral Defense)
What are the admission requirements?
Applicants are evaluated based on professional experience and academic credentials: Recognized Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or equivalent. Professional experience in education, academic leadership, EdTech startups, corporate training, software engineering, or publishing. Demonstrated English language proficiency. Admission interview and professional background review.
Can senior leaders without a traditional Bachelor's degree apply?
Yes. Senior executives, EdTech founders, and academic leaders with extensive leadership experience (7+ years) may apply under the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) framework on a case-by-case basis.
Is this program manageable for full-time education executives and entrepreneurs?
Yes. The program is designed specifically for working professionals. All lectures, discussion boards, and case study submissions are delivered asynchronously through our digital platform, allowing you to balance executive duties with academic progress.
What weekly study commitment is required?
Students should expect to commit approximately 12–15 hours per week to watch recorded lectures, participate in asynchronous discussion forums, analyze EdTech case studies, and work on applied course projects.
Are there traditional proctored written exams?
No. There are no traditional sit-down written exams. Courses are evaluated through applied executive deliverables: Continuous Assessment (40%): Case study reports, AI tool walkthroughs, pitch video recordings, UX wireframes, and LMS analytics assignments. Final Deliverables (60%): Strategic transformation plans, digital governance audits, product launch portfolios, and business plans.
What career paths does the Executive MBA in EdTech prepare me for?
Graduates are equipped for executive roles such as: Chief Education Officer (CEDO) / Chief Learning Officer (CLO) VP of Product / Head of Product in EdTech companies School Superintendent / University Dean of Digital Learning EdTech Founder / CEO / Venture Investor Director of Instructional Design & LX Strategy
What is involved in the Semester 4 Applied Capstone & Viva Voce Defense?
Semester 4 carries 20 ECTS divided into two core components: Applied Capstone Thesis (10 ECTS): An independent workplace consultancy thesis (8,000–10,000 words) diagnosing a real-world educational challenge and delivering an evidence-based execution roadmap. Viva Voce Defense (10 ECTS): A live virtual presentation, software demonstration, and oral defense of your thesis before an academic and industry review panel.