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Purpose of the NEM Mini MBA

The NEM Mini MBA is designed to empower experienced professionals within NEM member companies with cutting-edge management education.

It serves as the natural next step after the CERT program and equips participants with the competencies needed to execute modular strategies effectively within their organizations.

What Makes the NEM Mini MBA unique?

  • Tailored for NEM Professionals
    Specifically developed for seasoned employees of NEM member companies, with a focus on real-world impact and business transformation.
  • Global and Multi-University Format
    Not limited to a single institution — the program is delivered across four international university locations, offering a truly global perspective.
  • World-Class Faculty
    Learn from a carefully selected team of 10 top-tier lecturers, all experienced in executive education and experts in technology and modularisation.
  • Real Business Impact
    Every participant works on a modularisation challenge sponsored by their own company, ensuring practical, company-specific results.
  • Peer Learning & Support
    Join a cohort of professionals facing similar challenges. Collaborate, share, and grow together throughout the modular transformation journey.
  • C-Level Focus
    All sessions are grounded in strategic, executive-level content, directly aligned with leading modular transitions in complex organizations.

Who Should Apply?

Professionals with a minimum of 5 years of experience in areas such as:

  • Modularisation
  • Product platformsArchitecture
  • Configuration
  • Factory automation
    …or similar strategic and technical domains.

Academic Recognition

Earn up to 30 ECTS credits, which may be applied toward a traditional two-year MBA at participating universities.

STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

MODULE 1

4 weeks

A Nordic approach to modularization, mainly based on Danish academia.

Modules 1 explores:

  • Modular architectures
  • Modular product programs
  • Modular product configuration

MODULE 2

5 weeks

American approaches to modularization, based on a selection of industry cases.

Module 2 explores:

  • Modular product design
  • Modular product platforms
  • Modularization as competititive advantage

MODULE 3

5 weeks

Mainly German approaches to modularization, based on knowhow from NEM + partners.

Modules 3 explores:

  • Modular tools, models, and strategies
  • Modularization and circular economy
  • Modularization in the automotive industry

ABOUT

  • Participants get insight into various aspects of and approaches to modularization from international experts in the field.

  • Companies can develop a common understanding of modularization and learn from other companies’ experiences.

  • The program is an opportunity to both learn from the best and engage with fellow modularization enthusiasts.

  • The program consists of three modules with one weekly course day.

  • Each course day has an afternoon and an evening session of 2,5 hours each.

  • The sessions include presentations, group assignments, and discussions.

  • Participation is 100% virtual – we use MS Teams.

If you have a question about the program or want to sign up for the iteration, we are happy to hear from you. Reach out to us via e-mail.