| |  | | Management of Technology | Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information—Management of Technology Graduate Program, Center for the Development of Technological Leadership, University of Minnesota, 510 West Bank Office Building, 1300 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612-624-5747; fax 612-624-7510; MOT@cdtl.umn.edu; www.cdtl.umn.edu).
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this catalog for Graduate School requirements that apply to all major fields.
Curriculum—The master of science in the management of
technology (M.S.MOT.) program is administered by the Institute of Technology's
Center for the Development of Technological Leadership. The two-year, executive-format
program integrates the fields of technology and management and provides working
engineers and scientists with management knowledge and skills needed to assume
a technical leadership role within their organizations. The program focuses on
management in technology-based environments in traditional and emerging industries.
The curriculum includes technical and advanced management courses such as pivotal
technologies, technology forecasting, project management, management of innovation,
intellectual property management, and strategic management of technology. The
core management curriculum includes areas such as finance, marketing, accounting,
strategic planning and decision making, and conflict management. Students proceed
through the program and advance as a cohort, taking a prescribed sequence of
courses together. Case studies, class discussions, and study-group interaction
stimulate the learning process. Students also participate in off-campus residencies,
including an international residency; complete individual and team projects;
and develop final projects as part of a capstone course. Most students receive
corporate financial support.
Prerequisites for Admission—A bachelor's degree in an engineering, science,
or other technology related field from an accredited program. Applicants should
also have completed coursework (or show proficiency) in economics, mathematical
modeling, statistics, and computer literacy.
Special Application Requirements—At least five years of professional experience
in the applicant's technical field (in exceptional circumstances, promising candidates
with less experience may be considered). Applicants must submit three letters
of recommendation, a résumé, and a statement of purpose. GRE or
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are not generally required.
The professional track record of the applicant weighs heavily in the admissions
process. A personal interview with an admissions committee is required. Admission
is in fall semester only.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
Use of 4xxx Courses—4xxx courses may not be included on Degree Program Forms.
| M.S.MOT. Plan B Degree Requirements | | The M.S.MOT. requires 36 credits. In addition to course requirements, students must complete an oral exam and a written report for the capstone project (MOT 8234), which consists of an independent, original investigation requiring between 110 and 130 hours of effort.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—An oral presentation of the capstone project is required.
| Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Professor
Massoud Amin, Electrical and Computer Engineering, M2
Norman L. Chervany, Information and Decision Sciences, M2
William K. Durfee, Mechanical Engineering, M2
Arthur V. Hill, Operations and Management Science, M2
George John, Marketing and Logistics Management, M2
Edward J. Joyce, Accounting and Business Law, M2
Kenneth H. Keller, Public Affairs, M2
Francis A. Kulacki, Mechanical Engineering, M2
Ian H. Maitland, Strategic Management and Organization, M2
Alfred Marcus, Strategic Management and Organization, M2
Mary Nichols, Strategic Management and Organization, AM2
Dennis L. Polla, Electrical Engineering, M2
Kenneth J. Roering, Marketing and Logistics Management, M2
Kanti Kingshuk Sinha, Operations and Management Science, M2
Karl A. Smith, Civil Engineering, M2
Associate Professor
Douglas Ernie, Electrical and Computer Engineering, M2
Kevin W. Linderman, Operations and Management Science, M2
Assistant Professor
Frederick J. Riggins, Information and Decision Sciences, M2
Other
Lockwood Carlson, Management of Technology, M2
Dileep R. Rao, Strategic Management and Organization, M2
Frederick J. Riggins, Center for Development of Technological Leadership, M2
Tarun Soni, Center for Development of Technological Leadership, M2
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