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Why Management of Technology?

As industries become more technology-driven, there is an increased demand for skillsets to integrate critical decision-making with technology. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 50% of U.S. annual GDP growth is attributed to increases in innovation; this brings about a need for technical managers with solid business acumen and insights to manage tech-intensive businesses. A master’s degree in Management of Technology will place you at the forefront for leading roles in areas such as Operations, Sales, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Consulting in a wide range of industries.

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Why NYU Tandon for Management of Technology?

If you are looking to make a difference in the new digital economy, where bridging the gap between management and technology is crucial, you should enroll in NYU School of Engineering’s online Master’s in Management of Technology (MOT). If you are a mid-career manager or member of a technical staff, the program is technology based and industry-driven, allowing you to create and deliver value to your organization.

MOT is your unique path to management, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and creativity for 21st century leaders. Encompassing a broad range of industry sectors, the degree is your fast track to high-tech leadership. It also features IBM-requested course electives, focusing on communication and design of technology.

Offered for more than 25 years, the Management of Technology program is privileged to have renowned faculty from multinational organizations and government bodies; our faculty brings industry experience to the classroom, imparting current knowledge and infusing business acumen with technology.

Higher earning potential than a standard MBA
At the forefront of technology, our students and faculty within Technology Management and Innovation solve challenging issues with breakthrough innovations in the news
Mentorship support program available
Access to NYU CareerNet, the Wasserman Career Center and Aftercollege.com

Career Focused 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 below:

Cybersecurity Management: The MOT Cybersecurity Management program is designed to equip emerging technology leaders with the interdisciplinary lens and foundational skills and knowledge to combat cybersecurity risk. The program sits at the intersection of business, technology, management, innovation, and cybersecurity and is suitable for professionals in information security and technology, control functions including Audit and Compliance, Business Unit Heads, aspiring Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Data Officers as well as CFOs and COOs. Students will join the NYU cybersecurity community and partake in NYU Cyber Fellows activities including hacking competitions, industry badges, speakers, events, and more.

Digital Strategies and Innovation: Technology strategy blends business needs with technology-based solutions to achieve competitive advantage. Learn how to play a vital role in defining the technology direction for an organization and frame the formulation and execution of technology strategy.

Project Management: Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular project. Learn how to assist organizations in achieving their goals by completing projects that contribute to their strategic objectives with minimum resources.

People Analytics

Technology can address many complex business problems, but only when it's combined with the right talent, a firm's most important asset. Learn how to leverage organizational data utilizing people analytics, a rapidly expanding field, to create synergies between talent and technology for developing innovative strategies in achieving business success.

For more course-specific information view the Curriculum section below.

Admission Information

General Requirements

In order to be eligible to apply for any of our Master’s programs, you must meet the following criteria:

You must hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, which includes a minimum of four years of full-time study. Bachelor of Engineering degrees (based on 180+ ECTS credits) may also be considered. Attention will be given to the programs accredited by ABET and programs accredited/approved by other various regional accrediting associations.

Program Specific Requirements

The program does not have any specific prerequisite requirement outside of the general requirements as set forth by NYU. The program is comprised of individuals from diverse educational backgrounds such as engineering and management. The prerequisites required, if any, will be decided by the concerned academic adviser of the program and the admissions office only after the enrollment decision is made.

Note that some classes in the Cybersecurity Management program require a working knowledge of Python & Linux scripting. Your academic advisor can recommend any additional material that’s needed to prepare you for these classes.

Application Requirements

The following is a list of all action items required to apply.

Application
Application Fee
Personal Statement
Resume
Official Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
GRE or GMAT Score
We recognize that due to COVID-19 restrictions some applicants may experience difficulty in taking the GRE test and, in response, we are committed to being flexible. For the Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 terms, the GRE is not required for all NYU Tandon Online MS programs. For more information, see the GRE/GMAT Requirements page.
English Language Proficiency Testing

For more details on the above list, please review the Master’s and Advanced Certificate Application Checklist section.

Curriculum

Core Business Skills (12 Credits)

MG-GY6013 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY6023 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY6033 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY7953 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Technology Management Tools (9 Credits)

Must take any three from the following:

MG-GY6303 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY6073 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY8303 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY6503 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY6193 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MG-GY6203 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MG-GY8213 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MG-GY9753 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Electives by Concentration (12 Credits)

Continue creating a self-customized curriculum by organizing electives into Knowledge Areas.

Cybersecurity Management

Students will take at least 5 cybersecurity courses (15 credits) in total, including 3 courses (9 credits) from the following list of courses offered by the Computer Science and Engineering Department:

CS-GY6813 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
CS-GY6843 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
CS-GY6823 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Also, students will take the following 2 courses (6 credits) from the list of courses in the Technology Management Tools section of the curriculum:

MG-GY8213 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY8363 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Finally, students will take one more elective course (3 credits) either from the courses offered by the MOT program or any other course outside the department with the Academic Director's approval.

Digital Strategies and Innovation

Technology strategy blends business needs with technology-based solutions to achieve competitive advantage. Learn how to play a vital role in defining the technology direction for an organization and frame the formulation and execution of technology strategy.

MG-GY7703 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY8673 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY7503 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MG-GY8653 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MG-GY8683 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Project Management

Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of a particular project. Learn how to assist organizations in achieving their goals by completing projects that contribute to their strategic objectives with minimum resources.