Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) Curriculum

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The Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) requires 40 credit hours for completion. You take courses over three semesters (fall, spring, and summer) starting in August. The curriculum includes a set of general business management courses and technology courses – as well as electives.

In the final semester, you have the opportunity to choose either a practicum course or an internship. By selecting the option that fits you best, you further synthesize the knowledge and leadership skills gained throughout the program while working on a real-world project.

Quick Facts

  • 40 total credit hours required
  • 12 credit hours of general business management
  • 12 credit hours of technology courses
  • 12 credit hours of electives
  • 4 credit hours of a practicum or internship

Course Schedule

The master's in technology management features two types of courses. The first includes core foundation courses that are similar to those underpinning any top business graduate program. These include fundamental courses, as well as courses in functional areas of business administration. The second includes courses that represent your first step toward mastering an environment where innovation, introduction of new products, and managing intellectual property are the basis for success.

Practicum or Internship

The business practicum is a required part of the curriculum and is usually taken during your last summer semester. It involves using the practical application of theory studied previously in various courses to solve business problems under the supervision of a faculty member. This will help increase your confidence with respect to solving real-world business problems and prepare you for success from the start when you enter the industry. If you secure a summer internship, you won’t need to enroll in the business practicum.

Electives

You will choose a minimum of 12 credit hours (three or four courses) of electives. Below is an extensive list of electives that may be available in the MSTM program. Elective courses are subject to change. Not all courses are available every semester.

  • Big Data Analytics in Finance
  • Big Data Infrastructures
  • Brand Management
  • Consumer Analytics
  • Data Storytelling
  • Decision Analytics
  • Enterprise Database Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Healthcare Process Management
  • Information System Development and Management
  • Multinational Management
  • Negotiations
  • New Product Development
  • Predictive Data Analytics
  • Revenue Management
  • Small Business Consulting
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • UI/UX Fundamentals

Concentrations and Specializations

You may choose to pursue an optional concentration or specialization. These concentrations are built into the 40 credit hours you need to complete the degree and do not require an additional semester of study. These concentrations will appear on your transcript. Specializations do not appear on your academic transcripts, but students typically list them on their resumes next to their degree name. They are designed to help you develop competency in one specific area, similar to a concentration.

If you'd like to complete more than one concentration, an extra semester of coursework would is required.

Business Data Analytics Concentration
  • Consumer Analytics
  • Data Storytelling
  • Enterprise Database Management
  • Big Data for Finance
Information Technology & Control Concentration
  • Information Systems Development and Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Big Data Infrastructures
  • Project Management
  • New Product Development
Product Management & Innovation Specialization
  • Consumer Analytics
  • New Product Development
  • UI/UX Fundamentals
  • Brand Management
Supply Chain Management Concentration
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Revenue Management
  • Decision Analytics Healthcare
  • Process Management

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