Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology

The curriculum of this MBA program is designed for working professionals who seek to advance their careers by acquiring the business knowledge and skills needed to lead and succeed in today’s technologically intensive and globally competitive environments. The program develops a rigorous fluency in the language of business (e.g., accounting, finance, economics, etc.) and blends it with an emphasis on strategic management of technology, innovation, intra- and entrepreneurship, leadership and change management skills, and global issues affecting corporate strategy. The curriculum is delivered in a dynamic, discussion-oriented classroom environment with significant, hands-on collaborative projects. Participants will be able to immediately apply their new knowledge to their jobs while attending the program. Graduates possess the skills, understanding, and confidence to lead and manage throughout the organization as well as the ability to quickly leverage technology and other business opportunities for competitive advantage.

Key program features include:

1. Leadership and team skills development. Collaboration is a key participant skill developed through varied team projects across the curriculum. Teams provide opportunities for participants to learn from other members coming from different industries, companies, and functional areas. Leadership, teamwork, conflict management, communication, and other “soft” skills are the focus of the first residency and are developed throughout the program.
2. Capstone new venture project. A multi-term team project is used to integrate course knowledge within the context of a technology-oriented new venture business plan. This project requires the team to blend and apply its knowledge about technology forecasting, intellectual property, innovation, entrepreneurship principles, marketing, accounting and finance, and strategy. The project is presented to and evaluated by an outside panel of experts.
3. Capstone international residency. Global and strategic management of technology issues are the focus of the last portion of the program, which concludes with an international residency comprised of company visits, presentations by regional experts, cultural events, and direct experience with the host culture.

Degree Requirements and Schedule

The MBA–Management of Technology (Executive MBA in Management of Technology) degree requires 50 semester credit hours of study consisting of a fixed sequence of courses over a seventeen-month period. A new class begins each fall semester. The program begins with a weeklong residency on campus followed by classes on a convenient every other weekend basis (Friday evening and all day Saturday). Another weeklong campus residency begins the second part of the curriculum. The program concludes with a ten to twelve day international residency in China. To graduate, students must have no more than three grades of C or lower and a cumulative grade point average of 2.77.

Who Should Apply?

Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional work experience, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, and a record of positive career growth and achievements through positions of increasing responsibility. The MBA–Management of Technology program is particularly well-suited for technical professionals as well as for professionals working in companies strongly impacted by technology and/or increasing demands for innovative new products and services.

Admissions

Applications are reviewed and accepted throughout the year. Priority will be given to applications received prior to April 1. After that date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Taking the GMAT may be required based on a review of your application portfolio. For additional information on admissions requirements, please contact us at
emba-mot@gatech.edu.

Contact Information

MBA – Management of Technology
Georgia Tech College of Management
800 West Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308-0520
Phone:  404.385.2254
Fax:  404.894.1464
MBA – Management of Technology Web site