MTM Admissions

There are three application deadlines for Fall 2025 Master of Technology Management admission consideration:

December 1, 2024, 11:59pm Pacific Time (Priority Fellowship Consideration)

February 1, 2025, 11:59pm Pacific Time (Final Fellowship Consideration)

March 1, 2025, 11:59pm Pacific Time (Final Deadline)

We strongly encourage applicants to apply early. We recommend that international applicants apply by December 1 to allow sufficient time for visa requirement processing if admitted.

All applications require a non-refundable application fee. If you are a US citizen or Permanent Resident, the application fee is $​135; for all others, the application fee is $155. No application will be processed until the application fee has been received. This fee can be paid by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or with a check/money order using the Check/Money Order Submission Form found on the last page of the application.

A limited number of application fee waivers are available to qualified U.S. citizens and permanent resident applicants through UCSB’s Graduate Division. International applicants are not eligible for Graduate Division fee waivers. If you are eligible, you must apply for the fee waiver at the end of your application on the payment page. Fee waivers take approximately two weeks to be approved, so apply early to avoid a decision release delay.

The Department of Technology Management offers application fee waivers for all domestic and international applicants who are UCSB alumni or who will complete their UCSB degree before enrolling in the MTM program. Applicants who have taken courses at UCSB or PACE but not received a degree are not eligible for the fee waiver. The fee waiver cannot be applied retroactively; applicants must request the fee waiver before they pay for their application. Do not apply simultaneously for both the Technology Management and the Graduate Division application fee waivers within the online admissions application. If you think you are eligible for both, apply for the Techn Management UCSB Alumni Fee Waiver first. Apply for the Technology Management UCSB Alumni Fee Waiver by completing this online application form.

To be considered for admission into the Master of Technology Management program, you must have received a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university prior to the quarter for which you seek admission, and have at least a B average (3.0 GPA) in your undergraduate coursework. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not, however, guarantee admission.

In general, the Graduate Division Dean will not admit students to the MTM program who have a degree from a three-year bachelor program unless an additional post-graduate degree follows.

We currently do not require the GRE or GMAT for admission into the Masters in Technology Management program. If you include your scores in the application, the MTM Admissions Committee will not consider the scores while reviewing your application.

An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL, the IELTS, or the DET. The following exams are accepted for meeting English Language Examination admissions requirements: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition; IELTS (Academic), IELTS Online (Academic), IELTS Indicator; and Duolingo English Test (DET). The following exams are not accepted: TOEFL ITP Plus, TOEFL Essentials, and other exams not specifically noted above. 

The university minimum TOEFL score requirement is 550 when taking the paper-based test (PBT) and 80 when taking the internet-based test (IBT). The university minimum IELTS score for consideration is an Overall Band Score of 7. Official test score dates must be within two years from the day the applicant submits the online graduate application. The university minimum DET score is 120.

Exemptions will be considered for students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution whose verified sole official language of instruction is English. Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts indicating (1) completion of the degree program and (2) English as the official language of instruction.

Three letters of recommendation are required as part of your application. At least one letter must be from an academic reference. Employer letters of recommendation are accepted.

Please make sure that your recommenders upload their recommendation letter prior to the deadline for which you are applying. If possible, recommenders should submit their letter on official letterhead and sign it with contact information listed.

The Statement of Purpose and the Personal History & Diversity Statement are separate documents and cannot contain the same content. They provide an opportunity for you to let us know why you are interested in the MTM program, what your goals are, and what drives you in your personal and professional life. Describe aspects of your personal background, accomplishments, or achievements that you believe are important in evaluating your admission to the program. The Admissions Committee is looking for leadership skills, tenacity, integrity, and grit. Explain how your life, academics, and work experiences will enrich the MTM graduate program, as well as the UCSB community at large. 

The statements are very important to the Admissions Committee for their holistic review. It is also an opportunity for you to stand out from the other applicants or clarify weaknesses in your application such as low GPA.

Statement of Purpose: 2 pages, double spaced, 12-pt. font 

Personal History and Diversity Statement: 2 pages, double spaced, 12-pt. font

The UCSB Graduate Division’s “How to Apply” webpage includes directions, FAQs, and the online graduate application link. You can also find the Technology Management/MTM graduate program link on the Graduate Division website here.

Many people consider going to graduate school for a master’s degree in technology management, a master of science in management technology, or an MBA. While there are some similarities in curriculum and focus across technology management MBA programs, a master in technology management degree from UCSB is a rigorous, 9-month program focused on launching early- and mid-career professionals into careers in tech, IT management, product management, entrepreneurship, and beyond. 

Additionally, the MTM differs from MBA technology management online programs because of its cohort-based educational experience. Our students and alumni (like Shelby and Ken) have shared that the cohort experience is one of the most impactful and memorable aspects of the MTM program, and the connections you’ll forge during your MTM year are ones that will continue to serve you both personally and professionally for years to come.

The master’s in Technology Management at UC Santa Barbara is an ideal program for those interested in the intersection of technology, innovation, and management. If you are an engineering or IT professional looking to enhance your technology management skill set, or if you do not have a STEM background and want to launch a career in tech, consider applying to the MTM program. If you have questions about applying for a master’s, Technology Management, or the MTM application, please get in touch with our admissions team:  Click here to show mail address.

The Master of Technology Management is designed for completion over three consecutive quarters, or nine months. All admitted MTM students start together in the fall quarter, which begins at the end of September. Unlike many online MBA and IT management master’s degree programs, the MTM graduate program is an in-person program, and UCSB is accredited as an in-person instructional university.

Yes. The Master of Technology Management graduate degree is a STEM-designated degree program.

UCSB’s MTM graduates have competitive career placement rates and salaries compared to MS and MBA in technology management degree programs. To explore job outcomes for UCSB master’s in technology management graduates, visit this page.

MTM is the degree name of the Master of Technology Management. Unlike a Master of Science in management of technology (MS), a technology management MBA, or a master’s in IT management, the MTM degree is tightly focused on the intersection of technology, innovation, and management, empowering professionals to drive strategic growth. Unlike other MTM programs, the UCSB master’s in technology management welcomes students from a variety of STEM and non-STEM backgrounds and includes students with and without engineering training and experience.

Many people consider going to graduate school for a master’s degree in technology management, a master of science in management technology, or an MBA. While there are some similarities in curriculum and focus across technology management MBA programs, a master in technology management degree from UCSB is a rigorous, 9-month program focused on launching early- and mid-career professionals into careers in tech, IT management, product management, entrepreneurship, and beyond. 

Additionally, the MTM differs from MBA technology management online programs because of its cohort-based educational experience. Our students and alumni (like Shelby and Ken) have shared that the cohort experience is one of the most impactful and memorable aspects of the MTM program, and the connections you’ll forge during your MTM year are ones that will continue to serve you both personally and professionally for years to come.

The master’s in Technology Management program at UC Santa Barbara is an ideal program for those interested in the intersection of technology, innovation, and management. If you are an engineering or IT professional looking to enhance your technology management skill set, or if you do not have a STEM background and want to launch a career in tech, consider applying to the MTM program. If you have questions about applying for a master’s, Technology Management, or the MTM application, please get in touch with our admissions team:  Click here to show mail address.

You may email questions to MTM’s graduate program staff, or if you would like to meet with one of the MTM graduate program staff via Zoom or in person, please email Click here to show mail address and request an appointment. 

If you'd like to make an MTM admissions appointment directly, please use this link to book a time. You may also reach out to a grad assistant at this email: Click here to show mail address.