New Venture Competition
The Technology Management's New Venture Program and Competition is the premier tech entrepreneurship event on California's Central and South Coast. The New Venture Program engages undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines who are driven to pursue entrepreneurial education alongside their core studies. Through hands-on instruction and industry mentorship, students learn to create and launch a startup business.
Established in 1999, Technology Management's Annual New Venture Competition (NVC) is UCSB's flagship entrepreneurial experience. Over the course of eight months, students work in multi-disciplinary teams under the guidance of faculty and mentors as they address a business problem or opportunity and take their business ideas from conception to reality.
Guest Speakers
You’ll learn from and network with industry experts both in and out of the classroom. MTM courses feature guest presenters who are innovators, executives, and leaders in their field. They provide unique insights into technology management and provide opportunities for impactful connections.
MTM Career Services hosts panels throughout the year that bring to campus a range of professionals who provide industry insights into career paths, job roles, recruiting, and industry trends. These events are designed for and open to MTM students exclusively.
Additionally, UCSB’s College of Engineering, which is home to the Technology Management Department, hosts many speaker events and opportunities through its robust industry partnerships.
Site Visits
MTM students gain first-hand insight into Santa Barbara-based companies ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. These visits enable students to learn about different company missions, cultures, and hiring practices, as well as have a chance to connect with employees and leadership within each organization. These visits are high-impact activities that help to prepare MTM students for both their job search and their careers.
Networking
Our MTM program focuses on unlocking your professional potential through diverse networking opportunities. In person and virtual events connect students with industry professionals, peers, and alumni, fostering valuable connections.
Beyond events, our dedicated career services team provides detailed strategies and step-by-step guides for expanding and nurturing networking relationships. Active participation in the vibrant MTM alumni network opens doors to valuable experience and career opportunities. We go beyond campus, promoting local networking and industry events for students to build connections within the broader professional landscape. Recognizing networking as a pathway to success, the Masters of Technology Management program is committed to empowering students for thriving professional journeys.