New Masters in Technology and Innovation Management Approved for Fall

The UT Board of Trustees has approved a new graduate degree program to answer a growing need for technology-based business education.  A Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management (MS-TIM) will debut at the John H. Sykes College of Business in the fall.

“Our business partners in the community saw the need, not just locally but across the State of Florida,” said Sykes College Dean Joe McCann.  “Our goal is to now become Florida’s training ground for the next generation of technology company leaders,” he added.

The degree is targeted to a broad range of scientific and engineering specialists, whether computer and information technology engineers, life sciences and medical technology professionals, or professional engineers and researchers.  The goal is to help them assume general leadership positions in their companies by developing basic functional business skills and the strategic mindset and competencies essential for competing through technological innovation.  Managers employed in technology-intensive companies that want a graduate degree and lack technical training will also directly benefit from this program since they will gain a much deeper appreciation of technological innovation process.

The program provides a basic foundation in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and statistics, but intensely focuses on innovation process management and strategy, the leadership of creative professionals, effective project and program management, and the design and execution of competitive technology strategy as part of a global business strategy.

The MS-TIM program design was extensively benchmarked against similar degrees offered by leading business schools around the world.  Technology industry professionals played a key role in the design of the program and are actively involved in its delivery.  Designed for working professionals, the program requires fewer credit hours than a general MBA and can be completed in 12-16 months, depending upon a student’s desired pace.

For more information, contact the Office of Public Information at publicinfo@ut.edu.