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Twin Cities Campus
Management of Technology M.S.M.O.T.Technological Leadership Institute
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Management of Technology Graduate Program, Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota, 290 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis MN 55455 (612-624-5474; fax: 612-624-7510)
Email:
MOT@umn.edu
Website: http://www.tli.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The master of science in the management of technology (M.S.MOT.) program is administered by the College of Sciences and Engineering's Technological Leadership Institute (TLI). The two-year, executive-format program integrates the fields of technology and management and provides working engineers and scientists with management knowledge and skills needed to assume a technical leadership role within their organizations. The program focuses on management in technology-based environments in traditional and emerging industries. The curriculum includes technical and advanced management courses, such as pivotal technologies, technology forecasting, project management, management of innovation, intellectual property management, and strategic management of technology. The core management curriculum includes areas such as finance, marketing, accounting, strategic planning and decision making, and conflict management. Students proceed through the program and advance as a cohort, taking a prescribed sequence of courses together. Case studies, class discussions, and study-group interaction stimulate the learning process. Students also participate in off-campus residencies, including an international residency; complete individual and team projects; and develop final projects as part of a capstone course. Most students receive corporate financial support.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
A bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, or other technology-related field from an accredited program.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants should have at least 5 years of professional experience in a technical field and have completed coursework (or show proficiency) in economics, mathematical modeling, statistics, and computer literacy.
In exceptional circumstances, promising candidates with less experience may be considered.
Special Application Requirements:
The program accepts applications on a rolling basis for fall semester of each year.
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose. Additional application information is available at http://tli.umn.edu/graduate/mot/prospective_students/mot-admissions-requirements
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan B: Plan B requires
36
major credits and
up to
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:The capstone project consists of an independent, original investigation requiring between 110 and 130 hours of effort. Students use concepts and methods learned in the MOT program to research and develop an industry-based product, project, process, or venture. The capstone project enables students to directly apply their MOT education at work.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.25
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The M.S.MOT. requires 36 credits. Students attend the program as a cohort and complete their studies in four semesters.
In addition to course requirements, students must complete an oral exam and a written report for the capstone project (MOT 8234).
Required Courses
Take .5 credits of MOT 8940 and 2 credits of MOT 8500
MOT 8111 - Marketing Management for Technology-based Organizations
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8112 - Accounting and Financial Management for Technology-Based Organizations
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8113 - Operations Management for Competitive Advantage
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8114 - Strategic Technology Analysis
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8121 - Managing Organizations in a Technological Environment
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8122 - Financial Management for Technology-based Organizations
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8133 - Managerial Communication for Technological Leaders: Persuasive Writing and Speaking
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8212 - Developing New Technology Products and Services
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8213 - Macroenvironment of Technology
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8214 - Technology Foresight and Forecasting
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8221 - Project and Knowledge Management
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8224 - Pivotal Technologies
(1.0 cr)
MOT 8232 - Managing Technological Innovation
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8233 - Strategic Management of Technology
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8500 - Innovation Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
(0.5-2.0 cr)
MOT 8900 - Conflict Management
(0.5 cr)
MOT 8910 - Corporate Responsibility
(1.0 cr)
MOT 8920 - Science and Technology Policy
(1.5 cr)
MOT 8921 - Global Management of Technology
(0.5 cr)
MOT 8940 - Managing Intellectual Property
(1.0 cr)
MOT 8950 - International Management of Technology Project
(2.0 cr)
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