Program Details

Technological Innovation


Program overview

The MSM Technological Innovation degree offers courses which prepare students to work within technology fields, providing knowledge and skills to navigate the process of creating new ventures and projects within organizations. Students from the fields of science, medicine, engineering and technology can benefit greatly from this program.


Additional Information

Foundation Courses —6 Credits
6200:601 Financial Accounting 3
6200:620 Strategic Marketing 3
MSM Core Courses —12 Credits
6500:675 Global Supply Chain Management 3
6500:652 Managing People in Organizations 3
6500:601 Business Analytics and Information Strategy 3
6500:678 Project Management 3
MSM Technological Innovation Core —12 Credits
6400:602 Managerial Finance 3
6500:608 Entrepreneurship 3
6500:651 Management of Organizational Transformation 3
6500:655 Management of Technology 3
Restricted Electives (Choose 2) —6 Credits
6200:554 Information Systems Security 3
6400:623 Legal Aspects of Business Transactions 3
6500:645 Software Development and Quality Assurance 3
6500:689 BioInnovation and Design 3
6700:695 Gateway Internship 3
9200:700 Introduction to Intellectual Property 3
Total Core Credits 30
Maximum Requirement 36

Application Deadline

  • July 15 for Fall enrollment
  • November 15 for Spring enrollment
  • April 15 for Summer enrollment

It is recommended that international students apply one month prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing.  I-20 forms are processed by the Office of International Programs.

For More Information:

Program Home:
Technological Innovation
Department of Management

Degrees Offered:
MSM Master of Science in Mgmt,

Program Contact:
gradcba@uakron.edu


Admission Requirements

You need to have a completed application to be considered for admission. That means that you have to have a GMAT score (at least 500), a TOEFL score if you are an international student, hold an undergraduate degree, have your statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, resume, transcripts (at least a 2.75 GPA) and all the other material in to us so that our graduate admissions committee can evaluate your application.


Akron Advantage

For nine consecutive years, the Princeton Review has rated the College of Business Administration at The University of Akron as one of the best business schools in the nation. Regardless of the field you choose, at Akron you have the opportunity to learn from business faculty involved in business and dedicated to sharing their knowledge with you.

Current students and alumni point to our dedication to meeting the needs of our students by providing an excellent education and solid support service to help students succeed.  All of our graduate business programs are flexible, allowing you to study on a full or part time basis. Course loads can vary so that a student can tailor their studies to accommodate work or family driven activities, such as Tax season for accountants or summer vacations for families.

Your degree, your way. That is clearly an advantage of Akron.

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