Technology Management MS Program

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.

This STEM-designated program is designed both for experienced engineers who would like to advance their careers in management and for business managers who are facing the challenges of implementing complicated enterprise-level systems.

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

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Contact

Bharatendra Rai

Professor / Chairperson
Decision & Information Sciences
Charlton College of Business 326

508-910-6434

brai@umassd.edu

Charlton offers you the distinction of an AACSB-accredited school and the value of a highly regarded public university.

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)

ACT 500 Financial Accounting
FIN 500 Finance and Economics for Managers
POM 500 Statistical Analysis

Kenny Duong is a MSTM student in the Charlton College of Business

Student success

Kenny Duong '22, '23

4+1 program saves MSTM student time and money en route to graduate degree

Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT)

International (F-1) students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). To learn about the eligibility criteria and detailed steps to apply, please review the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) OPT page and USCIS resources. F-1 students must consult with the ISSC to apply for STEM OPT.

UMassD advantages

Complete the 30-credit hour curriculum in one calendar year on a full-time basis
Maximum flexibility with online, blended, and face-to-face classes
Provides high value and high quality
Taught by leading scholars supplemented by a cadre of seasoned practitioners
Opportunity for networking and dialogue with other professionals and faculty

Graduate admissions requirements

University requirements for graduate admissions

Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.
Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal. For Nursing applicants, the non-refundable application fee is $75.
Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
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Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), and Public Policy.

Program-specific requirements

Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.

GMAT is currently being waived.
1 letter of recommendation: preferably from a faculty member or an employer. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.

Program deadlines