In collaboration with Rutgers University, UnitelmaSapienza, and IEEE
Mini-MBA for Engineers
The online programme that gives engineers an introduction to the fundamentals of business management, with a joint certificate and 10 ECTS credits.
For information and enrolment, contact Deanet.
The programme
The Mini-MBA for Engineers is a training programme developed by Rutgers University, Unitelma Sapienza and IEEE to give engineers an introduction to the main fundamentals of business management.
Over 13 weeks, it offers an overview of the main disciplines traditionally included in MBA programmes, including accounting, business communication, business ethics, finance, managerial economics, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations and strategic management, through short introductory modules.
By the end, participants will be able to
- Understand how decisions are made in the organisation, with both technical and operational considerations
- Understand how functional groups work together to achieve shared goals
- Explain the ROI of engineering contributions to stakeholders in business terms that people without a technical background can follow
- Apply their new business skills to align their technical expertise more closely with the company's strategy
Certificates and credits
Rutgers · Unitelma Sapienza · IEEE
On completion, participants receive a joint certificate signed by Rutgers Business School Executive Education, Unitelma Sapienza and IEEE, in digital format and with an official digital badge.
Unitelma Sapienza certificate
A second certificate from Unitelma Sapienza recognises 10 credits (CFU/ECTS) under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. It also includes a 3-credit waiver for admission to Rutgers University graduate programmes.
The 11 modules
Each module includes pre-reading, video lessons and an optional quiz.
- Sales and MarketingFaculty: Tim Peter
- Managing New Product DevelopmentFaculty: Mike Moran
- Financial StatementsFaculty: Ben Sopranzetti
- MacroeconomicsFaculty: Farrokh Langdana
- Customer ExperienceFaculty: Bob Azman
- NegotiationsFaculty: Ben Sopranzetti
- LeadershipFaculty: Sharon Lydon
- Business Ventures and InnovationFaculty: Braun C. Kiess
- Data Driven Problem SolvingFaculty: Ronak Parikh
- StrategyFaculty: John Hellriegel
- Corporate FinanceFaculty: Rosella Castellano, UnitelmaSapienza
How it works
- Self-paced, on-demand video lessons on Canvas, Rutgers' online learning platform
- Interactive assessments and live virtual office hours with the faculty
- Online discussion forums for every module
- A capstone project on a real challenge from your own job, graded by a Rutgers Business School faculty member with detailed feedback
- To pass: an online final exam and the capstone project, with an overall average of 70% or higher
Next edition
- 16 Nov 2026course starts
- 18 Nov 2026registration deadline
- 8 Mar 2027course ends
Dates provided by IEEE. Discounts are available for IEEE members and UnitelmaSapienza partners.