Courses are combined with close contact with business and government leaders here and abroad during the Seminar in Leadership and three field trips. The program leads to the degree of Master of Science in Management or Master of Business Administration. The strategic management of technology and innovation has become critical to organizational success, and technology leadership has been recognized as a specialized skill, requiring a different education than the general management business program can offer. Whether organizational needs focus upon technology transfers, strategic alliances, or utilizing technological advances, most organizations need highly skilled technology managers to guide the way. The individuals selected for the program have had extensive managerial experience, in addition to a scientific or engineering education.
Participants come from both private and government institutions.
Many possess advanced degrees in other fields, and over half come from countries other than the United States. This twelve-month master's program was the world's first advanced degree program to focus directly on the management of technology. The program begins in June.