Technology Management MS

Skills and competencies

It is essential that an enterprise continually develops, sources and/or applies, the latest relevant technology in products, services, and systems in support of the key business functions and processes such as R&D, marketing, sales, customer service engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, accounting, distribution, information technology, business analytics and others.

The UB Technology Management program is specifically designed to develop skills and competencies such as:

• Addressing current issues and case studies using creativity and methods for problem identification/solutions
• Communicating ideas clearly and persuasively in oral and written structures in both formal and informal settings
• Effective leadership and management skills in technology-driven environments
• Fostering a culture of innovation within an organization, recognizing the technological, political, and cultural forces that enable and inhibit change
• Integrating technological solutions into business processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency by assessing emerging technologies to gain a competitive advantage

Concentration areas

The department offers, as an integral part of the Technology Management master’s degree, the opportunity to specialize in a number of concentrations, which are interdisciplinary and available through various departments to provide more educational and career choices and flexibility for the students:

• Global Program and Project Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Supply Chain, Logistics and Service Management
• Quality Control and Continuous Improvement
• Biotechnology Management
• Information Technology and Big Data
• Information and Cyber Security Management
• Innovation in Technology Management and Engineering

STEM and OPT

The MS degrees offered by the School of Engineering at University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. Therefore, all International Students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve (12) months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) and at the end of the twelve months of OPT, the student and the company the student works for, can apply for an extension of twenty-four (24) additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-verify company. In summary, a graduate with an MS degree can work under OPT in the USA for a total of thirty-six (36) months.

For more information, visit International Student Services.

Ph.D. in Technology Management

UB offers a Ph.D. in Technology Management that focuses on new technology venture creation (e.g. Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing) and select current and emerging technologies (Technology Concentration).

Technology Management Ph.D.

Second degree program

The department offers the opportunity to acquire a second graduate degree, along with the MS degree in Technology Management. Candidates for this second master’s degree program are typically required to complete a minimum of 48 credit hours to satisfy the requirements of two master’s degrees. This implies 19-22 credit hours in addition to the 34 hours required for the MS degree in Technology Management.