Master of Technology Management

Technology Management is defined as the strategies technology-driven companies employ to effectively manage the challenges and opportunities created by innovation, technological disruption, and organizational change. At the core of Technology Management are five Key Factors (Innovation-driven, Multi-disciplinary, Agile, Business Fluent, and Human Centric) that leaders must assimilate into their business practices in order to adapt to change, continuously innovate, and drive competitive advantage. These serve as the foundation for the Master of Technology Management curriculum.

Today’s rapid pace of innovation and organizational change can be daunting for even the most experienced professional. Those early in their careers can find it particularly challenging as they prepare for leadership roles on projects, products, and teams. UC Santa Barbara's Master of Technology Management offers motivated early-to-mid-career professionals the essential business knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset to navigate their careers and expand leadership opportunities within technology- and innovation-driven firms. 

The  MTM program is a STEM-designated degree. However, it does not require a STEM background. Candidates should have sufficient quantitative experience/skills (e.g., math, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, etc.) to thrive in the program. 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. 

Our admissions objective is to assemble a multi-disciplinary cohort of qualified, motivated, early-to-mid-career professionals and recent graduates whose experiences, interests, and academic and interpersonal strengths will bring unique skills and perspectives to the program.

The MTM cohort comprises students with backgrounds in STEM as well as the social sciences. The MTM Admissions process is also comprehensive/holistic. We look at all factors in your application, including academic credentials/achievements, professional work experience, and personal experiences, to help us build a diverse cohort and enriching experience for our students.

Be sure to utilize ALL aspects of your application to tell us why you are well suited for the program and how you will contribute to your own, as well as the cohort’s, success. If you're interested in a career in technology- and innovation-driven organizations and/or want to expand your leadership opportunities leading projects, products, and teams, the Master of Technology Management could be ideal for you! 

Historically, an average of 90% of our students have jobs within 6 months after graduation. In 2021, it was 100%.  The majority of roles are in technology product and project management,  engineering management, program management, and in related support roles such as sales, customer success, and marketing. Outcomes partly depend on the economic conditions and an individual's job search efforts.