Career Services and Student Outcomes

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From the moment you join the Master of Technology Management program, you develop life-long connections and gain access to powerful networks within the professional community. MTM graduates return to the professional world transformed by their experiences, backed up by the support of the faculty, staff, and Central Coast and greater California business community. Technology-driven companies seek individuals with a business acumen, management skills, and leadership capacity to recognize and manage innovation. Our dedicated career development team helps you bridge what you learn in the classroom to a career that aligns with your aspirations.

Roles for MTM students after they leave

Master of Technology Management graduates are employed by these companies and others: Amazon, apeel, appfolio, C3.ai, google, InTouch Health, Microsoft, uber, and Walmart.

Where MTM alumni are located

Careers in Our Tech Ecosystem

California is the global leader in technological innovation, and the majority of our graduates remain in California and become tech leaders throughout the state. Santa Barbara has an especially vibrant and innovative tech community with diverse companies tackling some of the biggest modern challenges. MTM students have the opportunity to experience this ecosystem first-hand during their field projects with local companies.

One of those companies is Apeel Sciences, a UCSB Technology Management Program-based startup now valued at $2 billion that develops plant-based, edible preservatives. UCSB alumni include MTM graduates Michael Curtis as Director of Engineering Project Management and Dr. Jessica Vieira, who was the Vice President of Sustainability. 

READ MICHAEL’S STORY

LEARN MORE ABOUT APEEL

MTM Alumnus Amarsh Anand

 

 

 

 

 

Amarsh Anand

MTM '23

"This is not a skill-based degree. In fact, the only skill that was skill-based was accounting. Everything else was not a skill; it was training! Mental training. And that’s what the degree did for me. Now, when I walk into a room full of managers, I can map them all out in my head." Read the full interview here. 

MTM Alumna Natalie Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie Jordan

MTM '19

"I've had an array of experiences since I graduated from the program, but the tools I learned from MTM helped get me into the right spot. I love building relationships and being able to really grow something from the ground up, and that's where I landed in product partnerships." Read the full interview here. 

MTM Alumnus Noah Kastenbaum

 

 

 

 

 

Noah Kastenbaum

MTM '22

"Going into MTM, I was not technical in any regard. I think that the program is presented in such a way that you're supposed to learn the concepts, not the fine details of everything. If you love learning, you’ll be able to do the program." Read the full interview here. 

MTM Career Services Overview

Overview

Throughout the program, students concurrently work with MTM’s dedicated Career Development Manager to help you assess your aptitudes and interests, envision potential career pathways, and connect with companies and individuals who hold the keys to those opportunities. You will build a national network of alumni, mentors, and potential employers within your specific field of interest. MTM career services provides students with skills that will lead to job search success.

Timeline

Prior to enrolling in the Fall, students engage with MTM's career development team to assess your resume and LinkedIn profile. During the Fall, you’ll explore different career pathways and develop your initial target companies. The focus during the Winter quarter is on preparing for interviews and networking. Spring is when most students actively pursue job opportunities.

Throughout the academic year, Career Services provides students several opportunities to engage through various organized MTM and UCSB events, and in-class executive speakers. These opportunities are successful in helping students expand their business network, obtain job interviews, and land job offers.

Outcomes
In past years, approximately 55% of students have received job offers prior to graduating, and over 70% have job offers within 3 months of graduating.
Students go on to pursue a variety of roles within the technology industry after completing MTM. Job opportunities and salaries are commensurate with academic background and professional experience gained prior to MTM.

Alumni Job Titles

Senior Business Systems Analyst, Brand and Marketing Program Manager, Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, Program Manager, Project Management Analyst, Data Analyst, Software Developer, Product Specialist, Business Development Manager, Associate Product Manager, Senior Systems Engineer, Operations Manager, Implementation Manager, Technical Marketing Manager, Engineering Manager, Supply Chain Specialist, Entrepreneur

Alumni Industry Connections

Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Property Management, AdTech, Business Software, Energy, Consulting, High Technology, Education, Athletics, Defense, Construction, Government, Transportation, Investment, Human Services, Healthcare, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Entertainment, Fashion, FinTech, eCommerce

International Students

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is employment or training which provides an opportunity for you to obtain work experience in the U.S. that is directly related to your field of study.

The Master of Technology Management STEM-designated degree and is eligible for the OPT extension. International students who complete MTM are eligible for a three-year OPT extension. Most international students obtain jobs within the United States.

Learn more about OPT by visiting the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) website.

UCSB Campus Resources

In addition to personalized career development provided by MTM, students also have access to UCSB career resources available to all graduate students. Learn more about UCSB Career Services here.

Career Services

We're here to support you. 

At UC Santa Barbara's Master of Technology Management Program, we have a dedicated Career Development team that works full-time to help you build a national network with mentors and potential employers within your specific field of interest. We’ll also help you assess your aptitudes and interests, envision potential career pathways, and connect you to the companies and individuals who hold the keys to those opportunities.

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