Technology innovation is a key business driver in all industries as new products and services rapidly improve our lives in significant ways. Technology innovation managers and entrepreneurs who know how to lead technological change in entrepreneurial ways are in high demand to capitalize on process and product development opportunities. As an entrepreneur and innovator, you will be part of today's innovation management as you identify problems and view them through the lens of technology innovation in an effort to develop unique and creative solutions.

The MS in technology innovation management and entrepreneurship will help you gain the skills you need to create value for your startups or entrepreneurial corporations. Through real-life business exposure and leveraging sources via RIT’s integrated global network, you'll emerge as a business leader who can lead with technological entrepreneurship.

The program offers two tracks. In the technology management track, you will develop advanced product development and data analytics skills targeting organizational management and strategy needs. The technology entrepreneurship track develops skills in starting and managing new ventures that utilize research and marketing analytics to evaluate market options and build strategy. Each track consists of core courses and electives in data management and analytics and managerial skills.

Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Technology Management Option), MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
DECS-744    Project Management    3
MGMT-740    Leading Teams in Organizations    3
MGMT-735    Management of Innovation    3
INTB-710    Global Business Analytics    3
MGMT-780    Technology Strategy    3
Choose one of the following:    
3
   MGMT-791       Graduate Project     
   MGMT-790       Field Exam Prep plus an additional Managerial Skills Elective     
     
Data Management and Analytics Electives
6
     
Managerial Skills Electives
6
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30
Electives
Data Management and Analytics Electives
Course
MGIS-650    Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
MGIS-725    Data Management and Analytics
BANA-680    Data Management for Business Analytics
DECS-782    Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
 

Managerial Skills Electives
Course
MGMT-743    Advanced Topics in Technology Management
MGMT-755    Negotiations
HRDE-742    Leading Change
ACCT-603    Accounting for Decision Makers
MGMT-7##    
Any other 700-level "MGMT" course
 

Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Technology Entrepreneurship Option), MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
DECS-744    Project Management    3
MGMT-740    Leading Teams in Organizations    3
MGMT-720    Entrepreneurship and Technology Entrepreneurship    3
MGMT-780    Technology Strategy    3
MKTG-768    Marketing Analytics    3
MGMT-765    Applied Venture Creation    3
     
Data Management and Analytics Electives
6
     
Managerial Skills Electives
6
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30
 

Electives
Data Management and Analytics Electives
Course
MGIS-650    Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
MGIS-725    Data Management and Analytics
BANA-680    Data Management for Business Analytics
DECS-782    Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
 

Managerial Skills Electives
Course
MGMT-610    Global Entrepreneurship
MGMT-755    Negotiations
MKTG-778    Commercialization and Marketing of New Products
FINC-605    Financing New Ventures

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MS program in technology innovation management and entrepreneurship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

For further information about specific GMAT/GRE waiver opportunities, tips on personal statements, and additional guidance on how to submit a successful application, please visit Saunders College of Business Admissions Requirements.

Tuition fee-$55,000 for 1 year