MTM Financial Information
A professional graduate degree is an investment in your future. There are multiple ways to finance your Master of Technology Management at UC Santa Barbara and launch the future you. Learn more about these options and the cost to attend below.
Student Aid and Fellowships
Our financial support packages include diversity- and merit-based fellowships. All admitted students are automatically considered for departmental financial support; there is no additional application required. The Master of Technology Management Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically. Support varies based on academic performance, work experience, extracurricular and leadership experience, and fit with the program. Technology Management awarded more than $2 million in diversity- and merit-based fellowships in the 2024-25 application cycle.
In collaboration with UCSB’s Graduate Division and the Promise Scholars Program team, MTM is pleased to participate in the Promise Fellowship Program to empower high-achieving, first-generation college students from low-income households to pursue advanced degrees at UC Santa Barbara. These fellowships are for individuals who have participated in the UCSB Promise Scholars program during their undergraduate degree and are awarded on a competitive basis. To learn more about applying for a Promise Scholarship, contact us .
For our international graduate students, EduPASS provides essential tools for student loans, including information on U.S. living and immigration.
UCSB Teaching Assistantships (TAships)
Master’s in Technology Management students can apply to be a Teaching Assistant (TA) for undergraduate courses in UCSB departments, including Technology Management. TA positions include tuition and fee waivers for UC Systemwide (in-state) tuition, UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP), and student services fees for the quarter of employment. TAs also receive a monthly salary according to the collective bargaining agreement.
Grants and Scholarships
The MTM program has had many students who are U.S. military veterans and dependents finance their degree through VA and CalVet Education Benefits. Visit the Veterans page on the UCSB Office of Financial Aid website for more information. If you are a veteran or veteran dependent interested in MTM, contact the MTM Graduate Student Veteran Ambassador to learn more.
The MTM program is eligible for the Native American Opportunity Plan, which covers in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees. Additionally, MTM is pleased to announce that students admitted into the MTM Class of 2027 who are NAOP eligible will receive a student-aid fellowship to fully cover the cost of the MTM Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST). If you are a California resident who is also enrolled in a federally recognized Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribe, please contact mtmadmissions@tmp.
UCSB's Graduate Division has a number of resources available to you. Visit their website for more information and other graduate scholarship search engines.
UCSB's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships also provides student loans to qualified graduate students. Visit their website for more information.
For our international graduate students, EduPASS provides essential tools for student loans, including information on U.S. living and immigration.
On-Campus Part-Time Employment
Master’s in Technology Management students can apply for part-time on-campus employment opportunities. Jobs are posted to UCSB’s Handshake site, which requires a UCSB NetID to access.
Federal Aid
U.S. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) may apply for U.S. federal government student aid such as Direct Loans, Grad PLUS Loans, and work-study by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The UCSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers a helpful guide on how to apply for financial aid as well as a tutorial on how to submit your FAFSA.
See this helpful checklist from Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education) to prepare for your graduate education.
International Student Funding
What are Technology Management degree financing options for international students? The UCSB Office of International Students and Scholars provides a list of financial resources for international students here.
Cost to Attend
The Master of Technology Management graduate degree is a high-value program that is competitively priced, particularly among U.S. public universities. Our alumni experience a high return on investment, especially given its accelerated, nine-month duration that enables graduates to enter the job market at a faster pace than full-year or two-year degree programs. To learn more about Technology Management Master’s University of California, Santa Barbara job outcomes, visit the Job Outcomes page.
MTM is a professional graduate degree program. As such, there is a Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST) used to enhance your experience and provide you with additional services such as professional development opportunities, hands-on experiences, and personalized student services.
For 2024-25, tuition and fees for California residents is $57,283 and for U.S. domestic and international students is $69,529. Visit the UCSB Registrar’s website for current tuition and fee rates.
For 2024-25, the estimated full cost to attend (including costs such as housing and health insurance) for California residents is $90,534 and for U.S. domestic and international students is $102,779. For 2024-25, MTM covers the cost of all course materials. Visit the UCSB Office of Financial Aid for full cost of attendance estimates.
For more information on residency for tuition purposes, visit the UCSB Registrar’s website. To learn more about California residency requirements and to determine if you qualify as a California resident, please visit the UC Office of the President Residency Requirements and Understanding Residency sites. If you are currently not a California resident but attended high school in California for at least three years and graduated from a California high school, you may be eligible for in-state rates.
Housing
For the 2025-26 academic year, MTM graduate students who submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and apply by the housing application deadline are guaranteed housing in UCSB’s graduate student housing (San Clemente Villages).
UCSB graduate housing is priced lower than the market rate for Santa Barbara/Goleta and most master’s in Technology Management students choose to live in on-campus housing. As a graduate student at UC Santa Barbara, there are many options for housing both on and off campus. Housing and Residential Services provide a wealth of information about the communities that meet the needs of each student. Visit the Housing & Residential Services website.
Single Student Apartments
San Clemente Villages accommodates single graduate students in two- and four-bedroom furnished apartments.
Family Student Housing
Storke and West Campus accommodate students with families in one- or two-bedroom unfurnished apartments. Admitted master’s Technology Management students may put their name on the family housing waitlist as soon as they receive their offer of admission.
Family Student Housing provides a limited number of one- and two-bedroom single-family units for full-time UCSB students. Storke and West Campus apartments are rented on a month-to-month basis and are both approximately one mile from the main campus. Learn more about UCSB family student housing here.
Off-Campus Living
The Community Housing Office provides all students with access to rental listings in the local area.
Frequently asked questions about the Master of Technology Management
Technology Management is a multidisciplinary field that examines the opportunities and challenges of technological innovation, industry disruption, and technology-driven organizational change, and their influence on business performance and competitive advantage. It focuses on understanding how technology affects individuals, organizations, and society and the challenges and opportunities this creates for businesses. It also focuses on best practices for dealing with and capitalizing on technological change. MTM equips professionals with the tools to navigate these changes.
MTM is the Master of Technology Management, a degree built for leaders in today’s digital economy. Unlike traditional MBA or MS in Engineering programs, MTM stands at the intersection of technology, innovation, and management, empowering professionals to drive strategic growth. UC Santa Barbara’s MTM program not only provides these essential skills but also delivers strong job outcomes, with alumni securing roles in top technology firms and leadership positions across industries. Graduates from the University of California, Santa Barbara MTM program are well-prepared to excel in tech management roles that require both technical expertise and business acumen.
Technology Management is a multidisciplinary field of science that examines the opportunities and challenges of technological innovation, industry disruption, and organizational change, and their influence on business performance and competitive advantage.
There are different types of master’s in technology and management degrees. Master of science in the management of technology, IT management master’s degree programs, and master of science in engineering and management degrees are designed exclusively for those with engineering and STEM backgrounds. MBA technology management degrees are for applicants with at least several years of work experience and have a broader curriculum covering a variety of business topics and industries. These master’s in technology, IT management master’s, and MBA in technology management degrees usually take 12-24 months to complete. The unique position of the UC Santa Barbara technology management master’s degree is that all of our curriculum is focused on the technology business context and application. You’ll learn the business skills of an MBA but with the focus needed to excel in technology-driven industries. Moreover, our graduates are able to pursue a range of careers beyond technical and support specialist roles. One of the top skills needed to lead in an increasingly diverse and global workforce is experience managing diverse teams. In UCSB’s MTM, working within our diverse cohorts with students of STEM and non-STEM backgrounds, from a range of work experience, and from different localities will hone your skills in leading teams and managing clients and stakeholders. Plus, you’re ready to launch into your next job in just nine months due to our focused curriculum that enables you to complete your master’s in technology management in three academic quarters.
Because technologies come and go. The ability to lead, innovate, and build organizations in a world shaped by technology does not.
Would you sign up for a degree in "Personal Computer Management" or "Internet Management"? And if you had earned one fifteen years ago, would you want that title on your resume today?
Of course not.
Those technologies became so important that they stopped being special technologies that only a few people focused on. They became embedded in nearly everything organizations do. AI is following the same path.
That's why our degree is in Technology Management. We teach students how to use AI, build businesses with AI, and lead organizations through AI-driven change. But more importantly, we teach them how to manage in a world where technology never stops changing. They learn how to identify opportunities created by emerging technologies, build businesses around them, redesign work and organizations to capture their value, and lead people through the transformations that follow.
A degree in AI prepares you for today's technology. A degree in Technology Management prepares you for tomorrow's.
The MTM program is a STEM-designated degree offered by the Department of Technology Management, which is housed within the world-renowned College of Engineering at UCSB. MTM does not require a STEM background and provides those with backgrounds in the humanities and social sciences the skills and confidence to pursue careers in tech-driven firms.
Meet Jessica and Natalie, who majored in the humanities and social sciences and used their MTM degree to pivot into successful careers in leading tech companies.
The MTM program is eligible for a 12-month optional practical training (OPT) after graduation based on your student visa. Additionally, the MTM program is eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after that. You can learn more about the OPT extension here
We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in the application of technology in a business environment. You should be interested in things such as how to apply data analytics in decision making, how to work with intelligent machines to solve challenging problems, how to organize and manage technology teams in the challenging environment of a technology-driven firm, and how to apply an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and capitalize on the business opportunities new technologies create.
We are not looking for a specific educational background, as we know that studying technology management is compatible with many different backgrounds. You might have a background in the humanities or social sciences and want to gain the skills and confidence to launch a career in tech. Or you might have an engineering or science background and want to move from technical to leadership roles. What is important is that you want to drive change and propel innovation in technology-driven firms.
We seek applicants who are passionate about leveraging technology in a business setting. Whether you’re interested in applying data analytics to decision-making, collaborating with intelligent machines to tackle complex challenges, leading technology teams in fast-paced environments, or using an entrepreneurial mindset to harness new business opportunities created by emerging technologies, this program is for you. We welcome candidates from diverse educational backgrounds. Whether you come from the humanities or social sciences and are looking to launch a career in tech, or you have an engineering or science background and want to transition into leadership roles, what matters most is your drive to innovate and lead in tech-driven industries. Our admissions process is holistic, considering your academic achievements, professional experience, and personal journey. We’re building a diverse cohort of students who will bring unique perspectives and enrich the learning experience. Use your application to showcase how your background, skills, and experiences align with the MTM program and how you will contribute to the cohort’s success. The Admissions Committee values leadership, resilience, integrity, and grit—qualities that will help you thrive at UCSB and beyond. If you’re ready to make a high-impact investment in your career, drive innovation, and study in a beautiful, dynamic environment, the Master of Technology Management at UC Santa Barbara is for you.
We kindly ask that you do not reach out to MTM’s professors due to the large number of applications we receive. We encourage you to be in touch with current MTM students by emailing mtmgraduateassistants@tmp.ucsb.edu. You can follow MTM on Instagram and keep up with UCSB Technology Management faculty and students on LinkedIn.
89% of our students have job offers within 6 months after graduation, and a majority have job offers before graduation.
The UCSB Graduate Division application portal will open in September 2026 for Fall 2027 admission. Sign up for our mailing list to receive notification of when the portal is open. For specific admissions questions, please reach out to our Admissions Team at mtmadmissions@tmp.ucsb.edu. If you'd like to make an MTM admissions appointment, please use this link to book a time.
Are you a UCSB alumni or soon-to-be graduate? You can apply for the MTM program for free! Learn more and submit an application fee waiver request here.
As part of the fast-paced curriculum, MTM students are not required to do an internship. Instead, they complete a hands-on Field Project, taken as a course in winter and spring quarters. Due to the client-focused nature of these projects, students are required to participate in a Field Project rather than an internship. Learn more about Field Projects here.
In order to maintain active graduate status at UC Santa Barbara, students must maintain a minimum of 8 units per quarter. In their MTM year, students maintain a minimum of 12 to complete the total requirements for the program. You can read more about enrollment requirements from the UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division here.