Technology Management & Leadership

Master's

Application Deadlines

Fall: Jan 15 (Round 1); Mar 15 (Round 2); May 15 (Round 3); Jun 15 (Round 4); Rolling admissions after Jun 15
Spring: Sept 15 (round 1), Nov 15 (round 2), Dec 31 (round 3)
Summer: n/a

School/Department

Tufts Gordon Institute

Contact

gradadmissions@tufts.edu

Location

Medford/Somerville

Format

On-campus
Hybrid
Online

Commitment Options

Full-time
Part-time

Average Duration

24 - 36 months

Credits

32 credits (Fall 2023 and prior)
30 credits (Starting Fall 2024)

Overview

Society needs leaders who can keep pace with the dizzying rate of technological change and are able to step up and manage technology as it transforms the workplace and wider world. If you currently work in or aspire to enter dynamic technology-related fields, Tufts Gordon Institute's MS in Technology Management & Leadership (MSTML) is designed to equip you with the skills and the growth mindset needed to manage technology and lead change. Whether you are in a product, project, or software management role, a data or business analyst, a consultant, or even working in R&D or as a scientist, the MSTML will help you develop the confidence to take the next step in your management and leadership career in the technology sector.

Program Highlights

Choose to earn your MSTML either on-campus, 100% online, or hybrid.

You have the flexibility to set your own personalized pace of study as you move through the program. Earn your degree in as little as 2 years or spread out the course load and tuition cost over a longer period.
Benefit from a highly personalized experience including individualized leadership coaching from our approachable, industry-expert faculty.
Grow your network, meet your cohort, and dive into deeper topical discussions through optional live remote sessions within your asynchronous online core courses.
Supplement your online learning by enrolling in optional in-person electives, or even participating in weekend on-campus "immersives", where you can explore different topics, earn graduate credit, and experience all that Boston and the Tufts University campus have to offer.
Access the resources and global network of a top-ranked university to enrich your education and power your professional connections as you navigate your career journey.

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering's Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for post-graduation employment. Learn more about the Co-Op Program.

Career Outcomes

Whatever a student's job function or industry, the MSTML allows them to discover their own pathway toward tech leadership. This program is designed for leaders in the tech sector in roles such as:

product or project managers
software managers and developers
data or business analysts
consulting
lab science
operations management
general management
HR and marketing professionals

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Academic Records
Two Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
- Please submit an essay of 600-800 words that addresses the following question: Why do you want to attend Tufts Gordon Institute MSTML program and how does it fit into your future career aspirations and personal goals? Why have you selected this degree program? Please note: Tufts Gordon Institute's personal statement length requirements differ from those noted on the online Tufts Graduate School application.
Official GRE/GMAT scores optional; if you have previously taken the GRE or GMAT, you will have the option to submit your scores as part of your application for admission.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
- A minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL, with subscores of 25 on each of the four components (reading, writing, listening, speaking) is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study at Tufts Gordon Institute. Minimum equivalent scores of 7 on the IELTS (with subscores of 7) and 130 on the Duolingo are also considered indication of sufficient ability.
- We suggest that you take the required standardized test at least one month prior to the admissions deadline; however, we can be flexible on a case-by-case basis.
Optional Short Essay: (please include at the bottom of your personal statement): If you would like, you may also submit an optional short essay (200-250 words) in which you respond to one of three prompts below. This essay is not required and should be completed only if you feel it will provide the admissions committee with a more complete picture of who you are. Choose from one of the three questions:
- Tell us about a time when you had to work on a team. What lessons did you learn from the highlights and/or challenges of that experience?
- Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you find to be your strengths as a leader as well as other aspects of leadership that you would like to further develop?
- Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement within your department/company/organization and how were able to successfully implement this change.

Tuition and Financial Aid

We recognize that attending graduate school involves a significant financial investment. Our team is here to answer your questions about tuition rates and scholarship opportunities.

Please contact us at gradadmissions@tufts.edu.