School of Engineering Graduate STEM-designated
Master of Science in Technology Management
MS Master of Science
A STEM-designated MS in Technology Management with eight interdisciplinary concentrations, second-degree options, and OPT eligibility for international students.
Curriculum
Leading technological change
The Technology Management master’s program is designed to develop leaders adept at managing technological change, and skilled in establishing and maintaining superior competitive advantage for their respective enterprises or for new ventures. For an enterprise, continuing advancement of technology provides both opportunities and threats. It is essential that an enterprise continually develops, sources and/or applies, the latest relevant technology in products, services, and systems in support of the key business functions and processes such as R&D, marketing, sales, customer service engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, accounting, distribution, information technology, business analytics and others.
Problem identification and solutions
Addressing current issues and case studies using creativity and methods for problem identification/solutions
Communication and leadership
Communicating ideas clearly and persuasively in oral and written structures in both formal and informal settings, with effective leadership and management skills in technology-driven environments.
A culture of innovation
Fostering a culture of innovation within an organization, recognizing the technological, political, and cultural forces that enable and inhibit change.
Technology into business processes
Integrating technological solutions into business processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency by assessing emerging technologies to gain a competitive advantage.
Concentration areas
Eight ways to specialize
The department offers, as an integral part of the Technology Management master’s degree, the opportunity to specialize in a number of concentrations. These are interdisciplinary and available through various departments to provide more educational and career choices and flexibility for students.
Admission requirements
How to apply
A completed application and all supporting documents must be received on or before:
Program prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited university or recognized international institution
- Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher
Required materials
- Application
- Official transcript for the last degree earned
- To be considered for a scholarship and prerequisite waivers, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
- In certain cases, the GRE can be waived based on previous academic performance. After submitting your application and all other required documents, you may be admitted without the GRE or our admissions staff will contact you if the GRE is required for a decision. Please consult the international admission requirements page for further information.
Deadlines
A STEM-designated degree
The MS degrees offered by the School of Engineering at University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. Therefore, all International Students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve (12) months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) and at the end of the twelve months of OPT, the student and the company the student works for, can apply for an extension of twenty-four (24) additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-verify company. In summary, a graduate with an MS degree can work under OPT in the USA for a total of thirty-six (36) months.
For more information, visit International Student Services.
Ph.D. in Technology Management
UB offers a Ph.D. in Technology Management that focuses on new technology venture creation (e.g. Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing) and select current and emerging technologies (Technology Concentration).
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Core requirements
6 courses
18 credits
Core requirements
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| TCMG 400 | Marketing Entrepreneurial and Innovation Issues & Practices in Management |
| TCMG 495 | Technical Writing in Communications and Research |
| TCMG 524 | Statistical Quality Control |
| TCMG 525 | Finance and Accounting for Managers |
| MGMT 555 | Global Program and Project Management |
| MGMT 523 | Leadership, Teams and Managing Change |
Capstone, master's project, or thesis
3 courses
3-6 credits
Capstone, master's project, or thesis
Elective courses
12 credits
Elective courses
Students must take four elective courses (12 credit hours). These electives may be selected from any of the concentration areas listed above, in consultation with a program academic advisor. A list and description of the courses available in each concentration is available in the catalog section on course descriptions.
Technology Management project
5 courses
Technology Management project
As a prerequisite for the program, all students are expected to have a demonstrated familiarity with statistical analysis. Any remedial course taken to meet this requirement will not be considered as an elective. Students are also expected to demonstrate basic computing skills.
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Start your application
Applications close July 15 for fall and December 1 for spring.