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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.

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

Happy Winter Quarter! Our department is thrilled to be putting together this retrospective on Fall 2025. During the last quarter, our team has grown, with new additions to our faculty, staff, and PhD student rosters. Our programs have been busy: taking the time to honor spectacular students with scholarships, welcome new students and increased interest, and offer workshops, webinars, and other events. Read on to see more details!

It's that time of the year!

This holiday season, gift yourself a brighter future with UCSB’s Master of Technology Management Program. Elevate your career, expand your leadership impact, and shape the future of tech with our accelerated nine-month program. 

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Thank you for joining us for a week of discovery with UCSB’s Master of Technology Management (MTM) program! 

Throughout the week, we heard from the people who make MTM a cutting-edge program that will equip you to lead in technology-driven businesses. If you’re considering applying or are curious if MTM is a good fit for you, check out the recap of Technology Management Week events.

We hope you'll join us for future events~

MTM Priority Fellowship Consideration Deadline -  December 1, 2024

MTM applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early with the first deadline quickly approaching on December 1, 2024. It is recommended that international applicants apply by this date to allow sufficient time for visa requirement processing if admitted.

Wondering how you can launch a career in technology-driven industries without a STEM background?

The MTM graduate degree program equips you with the skills and experience you need to break into tech and excel in a variety of roles. Hear from several of our many successful MTM alumni who have backgrounds in fields such as English, Spanish, Music, Communication, and Film and Media Studies and who are thriving in technology-driven industries. Learn about their journeys and how people with these academic backgrounds can and do succeed in tech.

The Buzz Around OpenAI

As we prepare to release this newsletter, the tech world is abuzz with news and gossip about OpenAI. On one hand, the exit of top executives continues with the departure of chief technology officer Mira Murati. This follows the high-profile departures of several of the most senior executives, including all the founders except for CEO Sam Altman.