THE LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS. THE LENS OF TECHNOLOGY.
Master of Science TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
School of Business Getting on the management track.
“Because of the classes As technical employees rise in an organization, their ability to take the next step depends on their ability to speak the language of business — accounting, economics, finance, strategy and marketing. I’ve taken, I can visualize The Stevens M.S. in Technology Management (MSTM) teaches technical professionals to lead teams, the impact of problems provide direction, drive technology innovation and effect change through a curriculum that teaches on the bigger picture. business, challenges conventions about effective leadership and teamwork, and encourages a deeper appreciation for the roles of innovation and technology in industry. I can think about the whole solution — the Students complete the MSTM degree in 21 months as part of a cohort that meets every other Saturday. Coursework helps students develop the skills to leverage the rapidly changing technological technology, the resources landscape to solve challenging problems, position technology to accomplish goals and lead innovation available, and how best across enterprises. The interdisciplinary curriculum and collaborative approach at the School of to use them.” Business teaches graduates to approach the world looking to solve problems and drive change on a global scale. – Prahal Viswanathan MSTM 2014 Applicants to the MSTM program at the School of Business are required to have five years of work Software architect, Siemens experience, to ensure they understand the high-level lessons discussed in the classroom.
Applied learning with immediate value.
The MSTM program offers students the kind of business training they need to leverage their technical roles to take on greater responsibilities and rise in the organization. The curriculum combines core business values with analytics, project management, technical innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, through lessons that emphasize the development of technology management skills encompassing strategy, emerging technologies and alignment of technology development with business strategy. Classes are supplemented by workshops that use business simulation tools to reinforce classroom concepts and provide experience in the kinds of situations faced by managers.
One of the hallmarks of the MSTM program is a streamlined format that emphasizes practical learning on Saturday that students can put to use on Monday. Stevens also offers a strong administrative support system to simplify the process and put the focus on learning.
The program’s cohort nature means students progress through their classes together and work closely on group projects in and out of the classroom, building a powerful network that grows through annual alumni events. Curriculum The MSTM curriculum offers a thorough overview of key management principles in the shortest possible time. Graduates will be well positioned to apply marketing, finance and management principles to technology-based roles at their organizations.
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO
Fall Fall EMT 740 Team Leadership EMT 696 Design Thinking Development Putting leadership EMT 715 Strategic Management EMT 606 Economics lessons to the test.
The MSTM experience puts special Spring Spring emphasis on the development EMT 642 Marketing Strategy EMT 752 Corporate of leadership, teamwork and Entrepreneurship communication skills. A central EMT 624 Financial and Managerial Accounting component of this is a teaming thread EMT 657 Operations (Leadership experience) that is reinforced through a weekend Management leadership retreat, in which students work in teams to overcome physical Summer obstacles and navigate complicated EMT 623 Financial Management terrain — and in doing so, put into EMT 677 Managing Emerging practice lessons about effective Technology communication, ethical leadership, responsibility and problem solving. The exercises also help cement bonds between students in each MSTM cohort, which is crucial to the strong network development the program has boasted for more than 20 years.
Extending the experience with an EMBA. A significant percentage of students who complete the MSTM degree go on to earn an MBA for Experienced Professionals (EMBA) from Stevens. In just one additional year of courses on alternating weekends, students in the EMBA program get a more comprehensive examination of the topics they are first exposed to in their MSTM degree work. In addition, the EMBA courses offer a global business thread “At least 50 to 75 percent of the coursework is done in groups, which is more adaptive that culminates in an international study to the workplace — and which I’ve found useful in terms of learning about how to trip, where students meet executives, learn about local customs and practices, cope with different problems that arise.” explore the challenges and opportunities – Alessandra Veronesi of conducting business abroad, and visit MSTM student cultural landmarks. Project specialist, Verisk Analytics ABOUT STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Founded in 1870 and celebrating more than 140 years of innovation, Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation UniversityTM lives at the intersection of industry, academia and research. Its students, faculty and partners leverage their collective experience and a culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems and business.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Stevens is one of the world’s pre-eminent institutions in the education of current and future professionals who lead and manage technological innovation in businesses around the world. Our programs are designed and delivered by leading academic researchers The Stevens advantage and industry practitioners who are masters of their respective disciplines and important Our degree programs are designed to meet contributors to the creation of new knowledge in the field. The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). the needs of corporations and their employees by balancing academic rigor with flexibility and value: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER‘S PROGRAM • Technology legacy. Graduate programs at At least five years‘ professional experience. the School of Business are based on a • Bachelor’s degree, with a “B” average, from an accredited school. problem-solving orientation that traces its • roots to Stevens’ history as a technology • Official college transcripts. innovator. Classes emphasize the ability to • Two letters of recommendation. solve problems on a global scale.
• Leading faculty. Our faculty are experts in CONTACT a broad range of management practices, from accounting and finance to analytics Brian Rothschild and strategy, and include accomplished Director, Graduate Management Programs researchers and seasoned professionals School of Business from both industry and government. Stevens Institute of Technology (201) 216-3677 • Relevant research. We provide a research- [email protected] based curriculum that addresses the skill requirements needed in industry. Faculty use state-of-the-art labs and research School of Business centers to investigate the most urgent Stevens Institute of Technology problems in business. Babbio Center, 4th Floor Castle Point on Hudson • Ideal location. Stevens’ Hoboken, NJ, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 location is easy to reach for weekend courses, and is close to the northern New Jersey and New York City executives who stevens.edu/business/mstm work with us as research partners and actively recruit our students.
• Alumni network. Upon completing the program, MSTM alumni become part of a strong network of alumni from the most storied business program at Stevens. An active alumni presence counts more than 1,000 members in hundreds of companies, representing dozens of industries.