Technology Management
Online MS

The Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) prepares you to rapidly respond with innovative solutions and help lead any organization in a dynamic, technology-driven, and competitive global business environment.

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Program requirements

The MSTM program offers a unique combination of operations management and management information system courses. Its technological perspectives will inspire you to create innovative solutions to operational problems and to execute inventive new operational strategies.

The program consists of 30 credit hours:

8 required core courses
2 required elective courses

Core courses focus on

analysis and strategy
technology, management, and leadership

Required courses

POM 651 Creating Value Through Operations Analysis
POM 677 Logistics Strategy and Management
POM 681 Business Analytics and Data Mining
POM 682 Technology Management Strategies
MIS 650 Information Technology Management
MIS 676 Managing Projects for Technology
MIS 681 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
MIS 685 Enterprise Systems: Theory and Practice

Elective courses

Students may choose two elective courses from the following:

ACT 650 Accounting for Decision Making
MIS 672 Digital Economy and Commerce
POM 675 International Supply Chain Management
POM 679 Management of Health Care Operations
POM 683 Managing Supply Chains in Healthcare
MGT 659 Strategic Management
MKT 650 Marketing Strategy

Other approved engineering and/or MBA courses

Prerequisite or additional requirements (as needed)

3 required foundation courses are not counted toward the degree

ACT 500 Financial Accounting
FIN 500 Economic Concepts for Managers
POM 500 Statistical Analysis

Candidates must submit the required application materials and application fee. Applications are reviewed and judged on the following criteria:

Undergraduate degree: Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.
Official GMAT (or equivalent) test score or GMAT can be waived
2 letters of recommendation: preferably from a faculty member or an employer
A personal statement (minimum 300 words) explaining the applicant's career goals and motivation for the degree.
Current resume
Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree was not earned in an approved English language country must submit either the TOEFL exam (minimum score of 80 internet-based or 550 paper-based) or IELTS exam (minimum band score of 6.5)

* Applicants whose GMAT requirement is waived may still be required to take Foundation courses prior to beginning the graduate coursework. Exceptions and waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduate admissions requirements

Admissions requirements

To apply please create an account in our Applicant Portal. You will need to submit:

Application form
$60 application fee (non-refundable)
Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
Resume
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not)
English Proficiency test scores:TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (see program requirements for more information)
GRE/GMAT (not required for most programs, see program requirements for more information)

Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for application review but official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.

Application dates

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AACSB-accredited Charlton College of Business education
Limited class size ensures individualized interaction with professors
Value and affordability of a UMass education
Taught by leading scholars supplemented by a cadre of seasoned practitioners
Opportunity for networking and dialogue with other professionals and faculty

Learning style: online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.