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The Master of Technology Management (MTM) graduate program invites you to its Fall 2024 events to learn about how you can accelerate your career and become a leader in technology-driven industries through this dynamic, one-year degree program. 

Technology Management is pleased to announce that UCSB alumni are now able to apply for the Master of Technology Management (MTM) graduate degree program for free! Applicants who have received a degree from UCSB or who will complete their degree by Fall 2025 are eligible to apply for an application fee waiver–a $135 value for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and a $155 value for international applicants.

Professor Paul Leonardi’s recent webinar, Conquering Digital Exhaustion, is now available to watch on-demand. In this insightful session, Professor Leonardi delves into the "Exhaustion Triad" - the three core reasons why our digital tools are draining our energy and impacting our well-being. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover practical, researched-backed strategies to help you regain control and rekindle your enthusiasm for your work. Watch this webinar and more in our MTM newsletter. 

Check out our MTM program's August newsletter, which features a spotlight on our one of our professors' chats about OpenAI, profiles on some of our former students, information about one of our collaborative brands, and more!  

It might seem strange to study the symbolic outside of the humanities, like anthropology or linguistics. However, if we consider symbolism to be biological, it makes sense that a foundational part of what makes us human also contributes to how we bond and work. According to research from our own Nelson Phillips (Professor, Technology Management at UCSB) and his co-author Christine Moser (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), looking at symbolism as a cornerstone of human evolution broadens our understanding of how we communicate, produce and store knowledge, solve problems, and more. Looking at the symbolic origin of humanity can help us better understand management and organization on an intrinsic level—like understanding DNA is essential to modern-day science. 

Jakov completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology and the undergraduate certificate in Technology Management at UCSB before joining the MTM graduate program. Learn more about hist story in his profile!

Killian arrived to UCSB from London, England, after completing his bachelor’s degree in Economics. When asked about why he wanted to join MTM, he stated, "I wanted to join MTM because it’s UCSB’s graduate business degree. That was what originally attracted me to MTM. When I started doing some more digging, I thought Technology Management would be a really relevant skill set to add to my resume and professional development." Learn more about his story in his profile!

Before joining the MTM program, Valeria worked in finance, tech, and startup environments across Europe and North America, and she received her Bachelor of Economics and Management from McGill University. Check out more about her story in her profile!

Michael studied chemistry and dance at UC Berkeley before joining the MTM program. He is currently a Director in Engineering Project Management at Apeel.The following comments are excerpted from an interview that took place in Fall 2023. Read more to check it out!

Meet Jessica Carpenter! Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in English and Spanish at UCSB before joining the MTM program. After graduating from MTM, Jessica worked as a Product Marketing Manager at Box. She is now a Product Marketing Manager at Google. When asked about the strengths of the MTM program, she said, "I think the fact that you're able to get so much done and cover so much ground in a really short period of time is one of its strengths."

Our department had the recent pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Michael Ziering. He and his wife Diane have been donating to UCSB and our Certificate program for many years. Read his full interview to learn more about his background, what he loves the most about collaborating with Technology Management, his advice for other donors, and more!

Emily is originally from the Bay Area and received a BS in Psychological and Brain Sciences at UCSB prior to beginning the MTM graduate program. Learn more about her story in her profile!