MTM Newsletter - February 2025
Technology Management Week: A Recap of Insight, Inspiration, and Innovation
Technology Management Week was an exciting journey into the heart of the Master of Technology Management (MTM) program! Throughout the week, faculty, industry experts, and current students shared their insights on the technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership training that drive our program.
Whether you’re considering applying or just curious if MTM is the right fit for you, this recap is your gateway to discovering the technical knowledge, strategy, and leadership training that define the program.
Ready to take the next step? Explore the full recap and see what makes MTM the launchpad for tomorrow’s tech visionaries.
Final MTM Application Deadline is March 1st
The last and final deadline for the Fall 2025 session of the Master of Technology Management program is March 1. Don’t delay, all applications are due by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on March 1. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a program that equips future tech leaders with real-world skills and insights.
MTM Field Project Partners
MTM is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Field Projects! MTM students are working in teams over the next five months to apply their skills and provide solutions to issues currently faced by technology-driven companies. Thank you to our 2025 Company Partners:
MTM Professor Nelson Phillips on the Deception Trap: When Startup Hype Turns to Fraud
In the high-stakes world of tech startups, entrepreneurs walk a fine line between ambition and deception. In our thought leadership spotlight, MTM Professor Nelson Phillips examines the "deception trap," a dangerous cycle where founders, driven by the pressure to succeed, gradually blur the truth—stretching reality to meet lofty promises.
From Sam Bankman-Fried to Elizabeth Holmes, history is full of cautionary tales where storytelling turned into scandal. But entrepreneurs aren't the only culprits—investors, employees, and board members often fuel the cycle by overlooking red flags in pursuit of success. To break free, both entrepreneurs and stakeholders must rethink startup culture, embracing transparency and ethical scaling over “fake it till you make it” hype.
MTM Student Instagram Takeover: Get the Inside Scoop!
Curious about life in UCSB’s Master of Technology Management (MTM) program? Join current students Tien & Sri as they take over our Instagram, offering you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the program, campus life, and student experience!
Interact and get your questions answered by real students. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and see firsthand what makes our community so dynamic! #MTMTakeover #UCSB
Ways to Connect with MTM
- Email our Admissions Team.
- Meet Virtually with Erin Moore, MTM Admissions Coordinator.
- Connect with a Current MTM Graduate Student.
- Veteran or Armed Forces? Contact the MTM Graduate Student Veteran Ambassador, Calvin Blais.
- Local to SB? Visit us on the first floor of Phelps Hall.
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