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.
Gain skills for success
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.
Connect to top companies
Gies Business MSTM graduates have accepted positions from leading companies throughout the US.
Top Employers of MSTM Graduates
- Amazon
- Boeing
- Capital One
- Caterpillar
- Cognizant
- Cummins
- CVS Health
- Deloitte
- Discover Financial
To view more employers, please download the career outcomes report.
Positions Held by MSTM Graduates
- Analytics Consultant
- Associate Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Business Analytics Manager
- Business Demand Analyst
- Chief Business Officer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Operations Manager
To view more positions, please download the career outcomes report.
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
Interested in connecting with more MSTM alumni? Let us know.
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.
Support along your journey
No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market:
- 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