Program Description
Effective use of technology, leadership, innovation practice and management and entrepreneurship increasingly determine success in business. The Department of Technology Management and Innovation is an acknowledged pioneer and leader in the New York City/tri-state region and beyond in offering courses and programs about these increasingly critical arenas. The department serves a diverse and broad range of professionals, and its faculty and students compose a vital and forward-thinking research and learning community. The department’s research and educational offerings focus on a broad range of industry sectors, including financial and professional services; information technology, renewable energy and clean technology as well as non-profits and government-all constituting areas of greatest growth and opportunity in the modern economy, especially in New York City, the nation’s foremost global city.
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering Master’s Degree Program in Management of Technology (MOT) was created for professionals who aim to make a difference in an economy where connecting the technology and business worlds is crucial. It introduces participants to the latest thinking and best practices in technology management and innovation. For forward-thinking managers, the MOT Program is a proven and unique path to leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and creativity in the 21st century.
The department offers the MOT program in two formats: Full-time / Part-time On-Campus MOT and a purely Online MOT (NYU Tandon Online). *Courses are offered predominantly in the evenings to accommodate those students who work full-time during the day.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Tandon School of Engineering requires the following minimum components:
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Proficiency in English
The NYU Tandon Graduate Admissions website has additional information on school-wide admission.
Some programs may require additional components for admissions.
See the program's How to Apply for department-specific admission requirements and instructions.
Program Requirements
On-Campus
Program Structure and Curriculum
The MOT Program comprises 12 courses (see listing below) totaling 36 credits. Courses for the MOT program are held at the Brooklyn campus of NYU Tandon. Full-time students may complete this MS program in 15 calendar months by completing 3 courses per semester for 4 semesters. Part-time students may take from one to two courses per semester, completing the program in 22 to 44 calendar months. Participants who complete the MOT Program receive a Master of Science degree in Management of Technology.
For the most current information: https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/management-technology-ms
The MOT program’s series of required courses provide participants with a deep understanding of the foundations of managerial competencies needed to manage innovation in the evolving business environment. In addition, participants can choose electives from the Department of Technology Management and Innovation or from other areas at NYU Tandon that can enhance their understanding of a particular area of interest in the broadly defined arena of technology management.
Courses
The MS MOT 36-credit curriculum consists of 12 three-credit courses:
- Management Core courses (12 credits)
- Technology Management Tools (9 credits)
- Elective courses (12 credits)
- Capstone (3 credits)
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| MG-GY 6013 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| MG-GY 6023 | ECONOMICS AND STRATEGY | 3 |
| MG-GY 6033 | FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR TECH MANAGERS | 3 |
| MG-GY 7953 | Global Innovation | 3 |
| 9 |
| MARKETING | |
| Human Resource Management | |
| COMMUNICATION FOR TECH MANAGERS | |
| STATISTICS FOR DATA ANALYSTS | |
| DATA VISUALIZATION FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | |
| OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | |
| Supply Chain Management | |
| MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | |
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | |
| Internship for MS I | |
| Internship for MS II |
| 1 | 12 |
| MG-GY 9503 | MOT Capstone Project Course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Online
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| MG-GY 6013 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| MG-GY 6023 | ECONOMICS AND STRATEGY | 3 |
| MG-GY 6033 | FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR TECH MANAGERS | 3 |
| MG-GY 7953 | Global Innovation | 3 |
| 9 |
| MARKETING | |
| STATISTICS FOR DATA ANALYSTS | |
| DATA VISUALIZATION FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | |
| OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | |
| Supply Chain Management | |
| MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | |
MG-GY 8213 | | |
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | |
| SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT | |
| 1 | 12 |
| 3 |
| MOT Capstone Project Course | |
| PROJECT IN STRATEGY & INNOVATION MGMT | |
| SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT | |
| MS THESIS IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Be introduced to the latest thinking and best practices in technology management and innovation.
- Acquire the skills and preparation to be forward-thinking managers.
- Be provided with an understanding of the connection between the world of technology and the world of business.
Policies
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
Tandon Policies
Additional academic policies can be found on the Tandon academic policy page.