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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
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:
tli@umn.edu
Website: https://cse.umn.edu/tli
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 Management of Technology is a 21-month, executive-format program that integrates the fields of technology and management and provides working engineers, scientists, and other professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to become successful technology leaders and innovators across all business, engineering, and industry sectors. The curriculum emphasizes the application of engineering principles in courses that cover technology management, business foundations, and leadership. Key topics included in technology management are emerging technologies, technology foresight and forecasting, engineering new products and services, project and program management, intellectual property protection, digital transformation, and technological and engineering innovation. In the business foundations category, the curriculum includes accounting, finance, marketing, and strategic planning and decision making—students learn relevant concepts, formulae, and analytical models in these. The leadership category includes courses on communications, team dynamics, organizational effectiveness, and conflict management.
Students advance through the program 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 an international residency with a focus on visiting engineering and technology companies. The program culminates in individual capstone projects, in which students prepare data- and analysis-supported recommendations for new products to develop, markets to pursue, manufacturing and engineering processes to launch, and other imperatives.
The program is offered in a format designed for full-time working professionals. Many students receive some level of corporate financial support. Students take courses one day per week on alternating Fridays and Saturdays and complete the degree within two years.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
A bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Demonstrated tech-based experience/expertise and relevant professional experience are required for admission.
Special Application Requirements:
The program accepts applications on a rolling basis for fall semester of each year.
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose.
The following are accepted as proof of English language proficiency:
- PTE Academic: minimum score for admission is 65
- Duolingo: overall score 120 and above, literacy score 120 and above
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
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
34
major credits and
0
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.
Courses must be taken on the A-F grade basis, unless only offered S/N.
Students attend the program as a cohort and complete their studies in four semesters.
Required Courses (32 Credits)
Complete the following courses:
MOT 5010 - Enhancing Technology Leadership Skills
(2.0 cr)
MOT 5011 - Creating a High Performing Technology Organization
(2.0 cr)
MOT 5012 - Understanding Technology of the Future
(2.0 cr)
MOT 5013 - Leading the Business of Technology
(2.0 cr)
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 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 8214 - Technology Foresight and Forecasting
(2.0 cr)
MOT 8218 - Digital Transformation
(1.0 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 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)
Capstone Project (2 Credits)
Take a total of 2 credits of MOT 8234: .5 credits in fall of year 2, and 1.5 credits spring of year 2.
MOT 8234 - Capstone Project
(0.5-2.5 cr)
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