Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) Career Outcomes
The master's in technology management at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.
As an MSTM student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.
Positions Filled by MSTM Graduates (2016-2022)
- Associate software engineer
- Data analyst
- Growth consultant
- Product manager
- Supply chain engineer
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- Automotive software program manager
- Business analyst
- Business development consultant
- Cloud architect
- Consultant
- Customer technology consultant
- Data mining analyst
- Data scientist
- Data visualization analyst
- Energy market analyst
- IT security and compliance analyst
- Marketing analyst
- Manufacturing supervisor
- Operations optimization analyst
- Performance analyst
- Product management consultant
- Product operation specialist
- Project manager
- Risk consultant
- Solutions consultant
- Strategy consultant
- Technical consultant
Employers Hiring MSTM Graduates (2016-2022)
- Accenture
- Country Financial
- Deloitte
- EY
- LG Electronics
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- AGCO
- Amazon
- American Express
- American Family Insurance
- Baker Tilly
- Capgemini
- Citibank
- Cummins Inc
- Deloitte
- Eaton
- FedEx
- Ford Motor Company
- Foxconn
- Grant Thornton
- Gucci
- Havas Media Group
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- Infosys
- KPMG
- Meituan
- Meta
- Micron Technology
- Microsoft
- Newegg
- Nvidia
- Oracle
- Panasonic
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- RSM
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
- Takeda Pharmaceutical
- Tango Analytics
- TekLink
- Thyssenkrupp
- Twilio
- Verizon
- Wolfram Research
- Xiaomi
- ZS Associates
Top Destinations for MSTM Graduates (2016-2022)
By United States Cities:
- Baltimore, MD
- Bellevue, WA
- Champaign-Urbana, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Fairfax, VA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- New York City, NY
- Redlands, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Clara, CA
By Country/Region:
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
Meet MSTM Alumni
"Transitioning from Marketing and business roles, the Gies MSTM program empowered me to strengthen my analytical thinking and data-analysis skills, integrating my dual passions. Post-graduation, I transitioned into more analytical and management roles, equipped with the expertise to analyze data and derive valuable insights for marketing and digital experience.
Maria Sol Cordero, MSTM '22
Marketing and Consumer Engagement Specialist at Busey
"After working as an engineer in the manufacturing sector, learning the business side of technology was a logical step to move up in my career. Having access to Illinois’ top engineering school and robust startup space made the MSTM program a great fit for me."
Abhilasha Gulhane
MSTM '20
"Equipped with strategic skills from the MSTM program at UIUC, I seamlessly integrated relevant knowledge into my role, providing valuable solutions that directly impacted my career journey. They helped me tackle challenges, make better choices, and succeed at work. These learnings became a crucial part of my career growth, guiding my path to success."
Hitesh Vijan, MSTM '23
Software Development Engineer 2 at Country Financial
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Career development from the start
Before you even get to campus, you’ll take part in the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Certificate Program, which is designed to help you better understand your skills, your interests, and the types of careers that are a good fit for you. The program helps you explore careers that align with your personal goals and values – and sets you on a path for success, right from the start.
With the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Program, you will:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of yourself – your personal brand and how to connect your past experiences to your future goals in a way that resonates with employers
- Explore and define your career goals
- Craft your professional job search documents
- Develop the sought-after competencies that will help you succeed throughout your career
Support along your journey
No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff can help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market. Career and professional development are incorporated into your orientation where you’ll learn how to take advantage of the full array of programs and resources available to you as a Gies student. From skill development to career exploration, our talented team is here to help you every step of the way.
Resources:
- Résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter reviews
- In-person interview workshops and practice
- Digital and virtual interviewing platform
- Case interview resources
- One-on-one advising
- Online platform access and guidance
- Company information sessions
- Virtual alumni conversations