Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM)
Advance your career at the intersection of business and technology
Transform your STEM or business foundation into a leadership-ready advantage. The Gies MSTM equips you to see technology not just as tools – but as engines for real business impact.
You’ll gain the strategic business mindset to lead innovation, guide teams, and drive decisions that shape the future of technology-driven enterprises.
Why an MS in Technology Management is a smart investment
- 12-month, full-time on-campus program: Accelerate your career without losing momentum.
- Hands-on, client-based projects or internships: Build real-world experience that employers value, not just theory.
- Business-school perspective: Built within a leading business school, the Gies MSTM teaches you to turn technology into strategy and lead organizations, not just manage systems.
- STEM-designated + 36-month OPT eligibility: Maximize your time in the U.S. and build global experience.
- Option to stack into our online MBA (iMBA): Keep advancing your credentials without doubling time.
Prepare to lead – not just follow
Learn business fundamentals adapted for tech-driven organizations
Our curriculum blends core business disciplines (finance, marketing, operations, leadership) with focused technology-management courses. The result: you speak both the language of engineers and executives.
Pick a concentration that matches your ambitions
Whether you're passionate about data analytics, supply-chain efficiency, IT systems, or design-driven innovation – you can tailor the degree to match your career goals – with no extra semesters required.
Apply what you learn immediately
The final practicum or internship lets you solve real business problems through client-based projects. By graduation, you’ll have stories, skills, and confidence, not just a transcript.
Launch a career where business meets technology – with top employers
The MSTM isn’t just about credentials. It’s about landing meaningful, high-impact roles where you drive value.
- Graduates enter roles in consulting, data analytics, operations, product management, supply-chain, and beyond.
- Many join leading employers like EY, Salesforce, Caterpillar, Telsa, and Amazon.
- With career coaching, résumé and interview support, alumni networking, and job-search resources built in – you don’t just graduate. You launch.
Frequently asked questions
Have additional questions? Explore all FAQs.
Is this an IT or technical program?
The one-year, STEM-designated MS in Technology Management degree from Gies College of Business is themed in innovation and business leadership. It aims to develop future managers who are able to look at technology through a business lens and implement enterprise-wide business solutions to lead businesses to success in the highly competitive and technology-driven business world of today. This is a general management degree and is not a technical degree.
Is the GRE/GMAT optional?
Yes, this test is not required, but it can help your application particularly if you have a low GPA, but it will not hurt you if you don’t include it.
Is this a STEM-designated program?
Yes. This program qualifies for a 36-month OPT extension for qualified international students.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to turn technical skills into leadership opportunities whether to pivot your role, boost your impact, or step into management – the MSTM delivers.