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Program Description
Today, we are in the midst of a global technological revolution in terms of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI: Machine Learning (ML), LLMs (Large Language Models)), Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) within rapidly transformative and disruptive technologies. Every leader must become technology proficient, which underscores the value of Tandon’s invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship (i2e) focus in today’s high-speed, high-tech business world of service-led and socially networked companies. Those who have such knowledge will have a distinct advantage in their careers. The STEM-based Bachelor of Science Program in Business and Technology Management (BTM) offered by the Department of Technology Management and Innovation (TMI) espouses the values of i2e and prepares students to become such leaders.
BTM is oriented toward current and future arenas where high growth occurs, providing students with relevant professional management education and effective approaches related to technology, innovation, information, design thinking, strategy, operations, supply chains, financial management and entrepreneurship. BTM creatively fuses modern business management with state-of-the-art technology management. BTM’s rigorous STEM based training in the qualitative, quantitative and innovative aspects of technology and innovation management includes as central components emphasis upon communication skills in individual, team, classroom and field internship settings. BTM students are required to direct their study in one of two areas of concentration, which focus on particular issues and strategies that apply to business and technology management. The BTM concentrations are: Technology Innovation and Strategy and Technology and Innovation in Finance, shown under the Program Requirements.
BTM graduates are equipped to succeed in a variety of positions, such as: technology project managers, tech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, technology and financial analysts/managers/controllers for various organizations, consultants in professional-service, finance, engineering and marketing firms and business-unit managers for new products and services including a variety of other exciting and emerging roles in large and small companies and start-ups. BTM students are prepared to pursue advanced professional and graduate studies in management.
Admissions
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Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 127-128 credits, comprised of the following:
Concentrations
Students in this program are required to direct their study in one of two areas of concentration, which focus on particular issues and strategies that apply to business and technology management. The concentrations are:
Technology Innovation and Strategy
This concentration enables students to develop effective skills for conducting strategic analysis addressing marketing, logistics, channel and operations managements issues, as well as relevant best business practices in the technological arena. Students who choose the Technology Innovation and Strategy concentration must complete both MG-UY 3304 Introduction to Supply Chain Management in their 6th semester and MG-UY 4004 Management Strategy in Technology Sectors in their 7th semester.
Technology and Innovation in Finance
This concentration prepares students to understand financial theory and how firms use modern finance for strategic and tactical decision-making. Students electing the Technology and Innovation in Finance concentration of study must complete both MG-UY 3214 Advanced Corporate Finance in their 6th semester and MG-UY 4214 Financial Strategy in their 7th semester.
Additional Program Information
Students with a 3.6 GPA or better in MG-UY major courses at the end of junior year may request to take, when available, the MG-UY 4514 Honors Capstone Project in Tech, Innovation and/or Info Mgmt & Entrepreneurship I or the Bachelor’s Thesis in Management (4 credits and with permission by the Dept. Chair/Pgm Dir). Upon completion of MG-UY 4514 they may also request to take, when available, MG-UY 4524 Honors Capstone Project in Tech, Innovation and/or Info Mgmt & Entrepreneurship II or MG-UY 4904 BS THESIS IN BUSINESS & TECH MANAGEMENT (4 credits and with permission by the Dept. Chair and BTM Pgm Dir and after having successfully completed a 1cr MG-UY 444x Guided Studies (with a BTM full-time faculty member as proposed thesis advisor). The Bachelor’s Thesis in Management may take longer than 1 semester to complete and students must follow Tandon thesis guidelines. MG-UY 4514/24, 4904, or 444x may only count towards BTM Free Electives.
BTM students may participate in internship experiences through first the 3 credit MG-UY 4603 Technology Management—Internship and Service* course and then additionally followed by either another MG-UY 4603 internship or the 1.5 credit CP-UY 2011 Internship for BS I (sec TM01*) and then the 1.5 credit CP-UY 2021 Internship for BS II (sec TM01*) courses, for a maximum of 6 total preapproved internship related credits, which will only count towards Free Electives. International BTM students wishing to participate in an internship must follow these rules and those set by NYU OGS. (*Only available to TMI students.)
BTM students are encouraged to participate in NYU Minors. BTM students are recommended to complete the NYU Cross School Minor in Technology, Management and Design TMD) or the Tandon exclusive Engineering Innovation Minor. (BTMs may not take the NYU Cross School Management minor).
Sample Plan of Study 1
Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/Term |
MA-UY 1024 |
Calculus I for Engineers 2 |
4 |
EXPOS-UA 1 |
Writing as Inquiry () 3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
EG-UY 1004 |
Introduction to Engineering and Design |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
2nd Semester/Term |
MA-UY 1124 |
Calculus II for Engineers 2 |
4 |
CS-UY 1114 |
Intro To Programming & Problem Solving |
4 |
EXPOS-UA 22 |
Advanced Writing for Engineers () 3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
MG-UY 1002 |
FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT |
2 |
| Credits | 17 |
3rd Semester/Term |
MG-UY 2204 |
Financial Accounting |
4 |
MG-UY 2024 |
Management of Business Information Systems and Data Technology |
4 |
MG-UY 2104 |
Organizational Behavior |
4 |
MA-UY 2224 |
Probability and Statistics for Engineers 2 |
4 |
MG-UY 2701 |
Fundamentals in Design Thinking |
1 |
| Credits | 17 |
4th Semester/Term |
3 |
4 |
| 7 |
4 |
MG-UY 2304 |
Marketing |
4 |
MG-UY 2014 |
Operations Management |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
5th Semester/Term |
MG-UY 3204 |
Introduction to Finance |
4 |
MG-UY 3002 |
Project Management |
2 |
STS-UY 2144 |
Ethics and Technology () 5 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
9,10 |
4 |
| Credits | 18 |
6th Semester/Term |
MG-UY 3404 |
Innovation Management |
4 |
8 |
4 |
|
Introduction to Supply Chain Management () 8 |
|
|
Advanced Corporate Finance () 8 |
|
6 |
4 |
MG-UY 3224 |
Management Science |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
7th Semester/Term |
8 |
4 |
|
Management Strategy in Technology Sectors () 8 |
|
|
Financial Strategy () 8 |
|
MG-UY 4404 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
4 |
9,10 |
3-4 |
9,10 |
4 |
| Credits | 15-16 |
8th Semester/Term |
MG-UY 4504 |
Global Perspectives on Technology Management: A Capstone Project Course |
4 |
9,10 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
| Credits | 12 |
| Total Credits | 127-128 |
Note: This chart is also used for advisement and BS BTM degree requirement audit checklist for Fall 2024 students onward. All information is subject to revision. 45749.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of technology and management concepts and their best practices in diverse work settings.
- Engage in the basic analyses of strategic innovation and financial global technological management.
- Apply entrepreneurial and innovative approaches (NYU Tandon’s i2e (invention, innovation and entrepreneurship) mission).
- Utilize adequate communication and presentation skills commensurate required in starting positions in global industry.
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Degree Requirements
To remain in good standing, candidates for the degree BS-BTM must satisfy the following requirements, in addition to NYU Tandon requirements for a minimum term and cumulative 2.0 GPA in all courses:
- An average of C (2.0) or better in all MG courses must be maintained.
- A course in which the grade of I is received may not be used to satisfy any prerequisites until the incomplete is resolved.
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.