MS in Management with Concentration in Strategic Technology Leadership at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business
From applied AI to cloud and edge computing to immersive reality, advanced technologies are impacting virtually every industry—transforming the way we work and live our lives. Meeting the demands of an increasingly complex and fast-paced world takes leaders who can successfully implement and leverage multi-sector innovations.Â
To help managers and directors effectively lead their organizations’ innovation efforts, the Northeastern University Center for Technology Management and Digital Leadership presents the MS in Management with Concentration in Strategic Technology Leadership (STL).Â
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The Center for Technology Management and Digital Leadership’s corps of over 150 technology mentors consists of high-level, seasoned executives and skilled practitioners, from multiple industries across the globe.Â
Lead with impact in the digital economy.
In this high-impact master’s degree program, you’ll acquire the tools, skills, and strategies you need to implement and leverage breakthrough technologies across your enterprise. The goal? To optimize your business operations, design superior products and services—and boost your bottom line. The dynamic program incorporates mentorship, experiential projects, and opportunities to connect through the Northeastern Global Campus Network.Â
Why apply for the MS in Management with a concentration in Strategic Technology Leadership?
Residencies and Applied Project
Complete 3 for-credit, on-ground residencies and a 6-credit applied master’s
project.
Flexibility
Enjoy high flexibility, thanks to the program’s online and in-person format.
Real-Time Mentoring
Receive one-on-one mentoring from an experienced leader in your industry who will provide guidance, expertise, and constructive critiques as you complete your applied project.
Curriculum
To earn your MS in Management with Concentration in STL, you must complete 30 credit hours— composed of a total of 12 course credits, 9 experiential project and residency credits, and 9 elective credits.Â
Core CoursesÂ
The STL Concentration consists of 5 core courses, one from each required competency area: Managing Organizations, Data-Driven Management, Strategy and Growth, and Finance and Operations. Courses include:Â
- Strategic Advocacy and Global LeadershipÂ
- Data Mining and Machine Learning for BusinessÂ
- Digital Strategy and Competing in Dynamic, Innovation-Driven MarketsÂ
- Driving and Managing Performance
- Technology and the Law
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Elective CreditsÂ
For your 6 elective credits, you’ll choose courses based on a list of timely innovation topics, which include:Â
- AnalyticsÂ
- CybersecurityÂ
- SustainabilityÂ
- MetaverseÂ
- Entrepreneurship
Please note that new courses and themes may be proposed in response to market developments.Â
ResidenciesÂ
Our executive residencies are designed to help you deepen your knowledge of market and technology dynamics, product realization, strategic planning and marketing, and operations management. The program requires participation in three on-ground residencies: Two in the Northeastern Global Network and one in Boston (the final in-person experience before the degree conferral).Â
Each residency is four days in length. Residency locations leverage the Northeastern Global Network of campuses: San Francisco, Seattle, and London. Please note that you are required to pay your own travel and hotel accommodation expenses for each residency as they are not included in the program fee.Â
Residencies include:Â
- Residency 1: Strategic Disruption Camp [1 credit]Â
- Residency 2: Innovation Leaders Studio [1 credit]Â
- Residency 3: Executive Operations Summit [1 credit]Â
Integrated and Applied Technology Leadership ProjectÂ
The six-credit integrated and applied project spans the duration of your studies and is directly applicable to your professional role. The project will be assigned and evaluated by an advisory committee, consisting of a DMSB faculty member, an outside mentor, and a company representative. Three credits will be assigned throughout the duration of your project, based on your progress, and another three credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the project.
Mentorship
You’ll be assigned an executive mentor who will offer support and critiques as you work on your applied project. Meetings with your mentor will simulate the real-world experience of developing complex solutions with a senior colleague. during each phase of the project, your mentor will provide feedback that will be factored into your grade.Â
Who Should Attend?
The MSx with Concentration in STL is designed for directors and senior managers with aspirations toward a C-suite level position, as well as business leaders who are interested in starting or managing their own company.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Essay / Personal statement
- All university transcripts
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Online Interview
- Optional GMAT/GRE
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo (for international students only)
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