M.S. in Innovation Management and Technology Commercialization

 

(New Program Fall 2013)
M.S. in Innovation Management and Technology Commercialization

The state of Maryland ranks first in the United States in research and development per capita and is second largest technology U.S. cluster outside Silicon Valley.

The M.S. in Innovation Management and Technology Commercialization program is for people looking to transition from the laboratory to organizational management. The program integrates technological, market and organizational issues  into the core of the program and offers a capstone practicum in collaboration with the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO).

Enhance Your Career

The program is designed to jumpstart the managerial careers of people currently working in innovative environments, who have earn degrees in the sciences and hope to transition into management. It offers you four key themes:

• Organizational creativity
• New product development
• Managing a growing technology firm
• Resource acquisition

Develop Essential Skills

As a graduates of this program, you’ll become knowledgeable in:

• Creating technology-oriented products, services, and processes
• Evaluating the research and development activities of an existing organization
• Designing and implementing a new product development program for a technology-oriented product or service
• Analyzing the interactions between changes in markets, technologies, and organizations
• Analyzing and improve the business activities of a post-startup technology firm, i.e. marketing, strategy, operations, human resources management, and financial management 
• Design and implement a resource acquisition strategy for a technology firm.
• Analyze and, where appropriate, propose a technology transfer program.

Our Faculty:

• have technology industry experience
• are active consultants in their fields
• regularly publish articles in major journals
• create relationships with industry professionals from which you can benefit.

Know the Program

We are accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and the highest distinction that business schools can receive worldwide. The program was designed with working professionals in mind; our classes are offered evenings, and many are also offered online.

For more information about M.S. in Innovation Management and Technology Commercialization, please contact the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at gradadmissions@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6565.

Admission Requirements

1. Apply online. Apply online before you do anything else.
2. Schedule to take the GMAT. Don't procrastinate! Go to www.mba.com and schedule to take your GMAT exam. You may also see if you qualify for a GMAT waiver.
3. Request your transcripts ASAP. Request copies of your official transcripts as soon as possible. It can take time to print, prepare, and mail your undergraduate transcripts to the MBA Admission Office. We only need one original transcript from each university you attended.
4. Give your recommenders at least two weeks to write your letters of recommendation. Give those individuals who are writing your letters of recommendation at least two weeks to complete the task. This allows them to take their time and craft an excellent letter of recommendation. Make sure the person puts the letter in a sealed envelope with his/her signature over the back flap. 2 letters of recommendation are required.
5. Prepare and submit your resume. Your resume can be emailed or mailed to the address below (step 7.)
6. Write your Personal Statement. Your personal statement is important. Take your time writing it. Tell us why you are seeking a graduate degree. Tell us about your short and long term goals. Tell us why you will be a successful graduate student. Keep the statement to 1,000 words or less. Proof your essay to correct spelling and grammatical errors. You can submit your essay with your online application or submit it at a later time.
7. Mail all materials to:

University of Baltimore
Office of Admissions
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
gradadmissions@ubalt.edu

Program Courses

The M.S. in Innovation Management and Technology Commercialization is a 30-credit degree program.  

Required Courses [21 credits]

IMTC	601	Business for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (3)
IMTC	750	Introduction to Innovative Management and Technology Commercialization (3)
MGMT	760	Organizational Creativity and Innovation (3)
MKTG	762	Market Opportunity Analysis (3)
IMTC	790	Managing the Growing Technology Firm (3)
IMTC	791	Resource Acquisition for Technology Ventures (3)
ENTR	795	Entrepreneurship Practicum (3)

Electives [9 credits]

Select four courses from the following:

ENTR	771	The Design-Business Link (3)
IMTC	761	Patents, Trademarks and Technology
IMTC	792	Innovation in Developing and Emerging Economics (3)
MKTG	770	Product Development (3)
		Open Elective Any additional elective as approved by the program director. (3 credits)