Computer Science/Management of Technology (BS/MS)

Program Description

This dual degree program is strategically designed to cultivate professionals who can effectively integrate advanced technology with business leadership. It provides students with the robust technical expertise of the BS in Computer Science—focused on designing and optimizing computing systems—blended with the essential business acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills of the MS in Management of Technology. The program's core purpose is to bridge the gap between engineering roles and executive decision-making, preparing graduates to lead innovation in tech-driven industries, startups, and innovation-focused enterprises.

Program Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Courses
Computer Science
CS-UY 1114	Intro To Programming & Problem Solving	4
CS-UY 1134	Data Structures and Algorithms	4
CS-UY 1122	Introduction to Computer Science	2
CS-UY 2124	Object Oriented Programming	4
CS-UY 2214	Computer Architecture and Organization	4
CS-UY 2413	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3
CS-UY 3224	Intro to Operating Systm	4
CS-UY 4513	Software Engineering	3
CS-UY 4523	Design Project	3
Mathematics 1
MA-UY 1024	Calculus I for Engineers	4
MA-UY 1124	Calculus II for Engineers	4
MA-UY 2314	Discrete Mathematics	4
MA-UY 2224	Probability and Statistics for Engineers	4
Engineering
EG-UY 1004	Introduction to Engineering and Design	4
Science Requirement
Select three of the following: 2		9-12
CM-UY 1003	General Chemistry for Engineers
CM-UY 1013	General Chemistry I
BMS-UY 1003	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
PH-UY 1013	Mechanics
PH-UY 2023	Electricity, Magnetism, & Fluids
PH-UY 2033	Waves, Optics, & Thermodynamics
Humanities and Social Sciences
EXPOS-UY 1	Writing as Inquiry	4
EXPOS-UY 22	Advanced Writing for Engineers	4
Select one Ethics course		4
Select three humanities and social sciences courses 3		12
Core Business Skills
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
Technology Management Tools
Select 9 credits of the following courses:		9
MG-GY 6073	Marketing
MG-GY 6183	Communication for Tech Managers
MG-GY 6193	Statistics for Data Analysts
MG-GY 6203	Data Visualization for Business Intelligence
MG-GY 6303	Operations Management
MG-GY 6463	Supply Chain Management
MG-GY 6503	Management of Information Technology and Information Systems
MG-GY 8303	Human Resource Management Systems
CP-GY 9911	Internship for MS I
CP-GY 9921	Internship for MS II
Undergraduate Electives
Select 18 additional credits in computer science electives 4		18
Select 11 credits of free electives 4,5		11
Graduate Electives
Select 12 credits of elective courses. Students may take a maximum of 9 credits outside of the Management of Technology (MOT) program. This includes courses offered by other departments within Tandon or other NYU schools. All non-MOT courses must be approved by an academic advisor to ensure relevance to the degree plan. 6,7		12
Capstone Experience
MG-GY 9503	MOT Capstone Project Course	3
Total Credits		149-152

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MA-UY 914 Precalculus for Engineers does not count toward the Math requirement. MA-UY 2034 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or another linear algebra course is recommended, but not required. Some CS electives have knowledge of linear algebra as a prerequisite. Students planning to take such electives should plan accordingly.

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Students may choose any three natural science courses (each at least 3 credits) offered by the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, provided that they meet pre-requisites and co-requisites. Other natural science courses may be approved by the CSE department.

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One must be an Advanced Seminar course.

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With approval of the CSE department, certain closely related courses in EE, Math or other related disciplines may be substituted for CS electives. A list of approved substitutions is available in the CSE department.

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NYU SPS courses are not accepted as free electives.

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Continue creating a self-customized curriculum by organizing electives into “Knowledge Areas.” These informal technology-based specializations reflect the recent directional advances in the field. However, students may elect a unique focus by creating a curriculum that includes courses across the prescribed Knowledge Areas: Digital Strategies and Innovation, Business Design, Project Management, Data Analytics, People Analytics, and Technological Innovations for Urban Systems. See Management of Technology for the most recent elective offerings in these Knowledge Areas

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Courses cannot be selected from the School of Professional Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Technical Mastery: Apply advanced computer science and software engineering principles to design and optimize complex computing systems.
2. Strategic Management: Apply business, financial, and economic models to make strategic, data-informed decisions for managing technological innovation.
3. Interdisciplinary Leadership: Lead technical projects and bridge engineering and business units using effective collaboration and executive decision-making skills.
4. Global Innovation: Analyze current technology management trends and best practices to formulate actionable strategies for global innovation.

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.