Announcing: UCSB’s Engineering + Technology Management (E+TM) Fellows Program
UCSB’s College of Engineering and the Department of Technology Management are pleased to announce a new opportunity for outstanding UCSB students to earn two degrees in five years. Joining the College’s offerings of five-year BS+Master’s programs, this new pathway to the Master of Technology Management (MTM) will equip future technology leaders with the skills to manage technical teams and drive continuous innovation.
The new E+TM Fellows Program provides engineering majors a guaranteed financial aid fellowship for the MTM graduate degree as well as a year of pre-MTM professional development during their senior year. Through this program and in just five years, the E+TM Fellows will have the combined technical expertise and foundation in business and management principles to launch successful careers as leaders in tech.
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ABOUT MTM
UCSB’s Master of Technology Management (MTM) graduate program offers motivated, early- to mid-career professionals the essential technology skills, business acumen, and entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate their careers and expand leadership opportunities within technology-driven firms. Through MTM, students with engineering backgrounds build on their technical knowledge and gain the skills and experience to lead technical teams. For example, meet UCSB alum Aamir Rehman, Mechanical Engineering 2023 and MTM 2024 graduate. One aspect of the MTM program that Aamir particularly valued was the Field Project, in which he worked with a team to solve a real-world challenge at a local company, Teledyne FLIR. Amir noted: “I really enjoyed getting this experience, because coming from an engineering degree, you work on a lot of technical projects but you don't get to do a lot of the management side of engineering and learn about how to make teams work together.” Now, Aamir is in his dream job in aerospace, working as a project manager to help develop high-orbit satellites that will bring internet access to communities around the world. You can view more stories of MTM alumni with engineering backgrounds on our MTM Alumni Pathways story wall here.
E+TM FELLOWS PROGRAM
There are two key components to the E+TM Fellows Program:
- E+TM Fellows are guaranteed a Student Aid Fellowship during the MTM year that will be applied to reduce the Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST) of the MTM degree. For 2026-27, the guaranteed fellowship amount is $15,450.
- After gaining admission into the Fellows Program during the summer between junior and senior year, E+TM Fellows will meet monthly as a cohort during their senior year and participate in a series of enrichment and professionalization opportunities such as exclusive meetings with industry leaders, company site visits, and skill-building workshops.
Of note:
- There will be additional diversity- and need-based fellowship funds that MTM applicants will be considered for automatically and that will be awarded on a competitive basis to supplement the guaranteed E+TM Fellowship.
- During the pre-MTM (senior) year there will also be an emphasis placed on securing an internship for the summer between the BS and MTM degrees. MTM will offer the E+TM Fellows career support in finding, applying for, and securing summer internships.
BENEFITS OF E+TM
- Guaranteed admission to and a financial aid fellowship for the MTM program*
- Completion of BS and Master’s in 5 years
- Increased career readiness and competitiveness
- Participation in pre-MTM cohort experience
- Fellows designation
*Admission and fellowship guaranteed as long as 3.0 GPA minimum and good academic and Fellows Program standing are maintained.
E+TM APPLICATION PROCESS
Students apply at the end of their junior year to be admitted into the Fellows Program. (If a student is on track to complete the BS in three years, please contact Click here to show mail address to confirm eligibility to apply at the end of year two and participate in the program in year three.) In order to be considered for the E+TM Fellows Program, applicants need to have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
To apply, please submit the following application components through the electronic form:
- Personal Statement: Tell us why you are interested in pursuing the Master of Technology Management and what you are hoping to gain from the program. (250-500 words)
- Resume
- Unofficial UCSB transcript with Spring 2025 grades included.
Applications are due June 20, 2025 (11:59 PM).
E+TM TIMELINE
June 20, 2025 - E+TM Fellows Program applications due
August 1, 2025 - Decisions announced
Fall 2025 - Monthly Fellows activities commence
December 1, 2025 - Fellows apply for MTM admission through UCSB’s Graduate Division
Fall 2026 - Begin MTM
Spring 2027 - Complete MTM
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FAQ
Q: Is E+TM the same as the Engineering BS/MS programs?
A: While E+TM and the BS/MS programs enable students to complete two degrees in five years, students in E+TM complete the BS first and then enroll in and complete the MTM degree. Students in the BS/MS programs are dual-enrolled in both degrees and are awarded them both simultaneously at the end of the five years.
Q: I’m in my second year and I plan to finish the BS in three years. Am I eligible to apply?
A: Please email Click here to show mail address to confirm your eligibility.
Q: What are the admission requirements of the MTM program?
A: Please visit our Admissions page to learn more about the application components. Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and submit a Statement of Purpose, Personal History and Diversity Statement, Resume, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. The GRE is not required.
Q: What will I learn in the MTM program?
A: Visit our Academics page to learn more about the unique MTM curriculum.
Q: What are the career outcomes of MTM graduates?
A: Many of our graduates work in product and project management, though there are a variety of roles open to MTM graduates. Visit our Career Services and Job Outcomes page to learn more.
Q: What are the tuition and fees for the MTM graduate program?
A: Please visit the Financial Information page for cost to attend information.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Students can apply for the E+TM Fellows Program via the online application form here. During the Fellows year (senior year of undergraduate), Fellows will submit their application for the MTM program via the Graduate Division eApp by December 1.
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