Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Science in Technology Commercialization

The McCombs School of Business offers an innovative one-year, STEM-designated Master of Science in Technology Commercialization program for entrepreneurs and product leaders. This program combines rigorous business strategy with real-world application to prepare innovators for impactful careers.

Program Overview

In just one year, this STEM-designated program equips students with the tools to take ideas from concept to market, leveraging market research, analytics, and cutting-edge technologies like AI, nanotech, and robotics.

Admissions

The admissions process evaluates candidates holistically, considering their fit with the program as a whole. The program looks at candidates beyond their undergraduate major or specific test scores.

Academics

The program starts in May and finishes the next May, with classes that meet on alternating weekends. Students learn from cutting-edge research that has helped launch technologies into successful ventures.

Career Development

The program offers one-on-one career coaching to maximize career exploration and connects students with employers through regular events.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The program understands that graduate school is an investment in future careers and offers various ways to fund it. Students can explore their options for tuition and financial aid.

Rankings

The Texas McCombs MSTC program is ranked #2 in the U.S. and #1 among public universities by Eduniversal. This recognition speaks to the program's commitment to excellence in preparing future leaders in innovation.

Alumni Testimonials

• Karen Siles, Senior Delivery Manager, IBM: "I wanted to switch into a Product Management role and start my own business, so I came to Texas McCombs and never looked back."
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• Brian Shumway, Director of SEO Product, Upwork: "The other students were great. It was a super diverse group of really intelligent people from large companies, small companies, and startups."
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• Molly Mae Potter, Security Governance & Oversight, Dell: "MSTC was a great combination of the business acumen I was looking to gain and the technical skills I had in my background."
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Program Details

• Duration: One year
• Start Date: May
• Class Schedule: Alternating weekends
• STEM Designation: Yes
• Rankings: #2 in the U.S., #1 among public universities by Eduniversal
• Career Support: One-on-one career coaching, regular networking events
• Financial Aid: Various options available for tuition and financial aid

University Information

• University Name: The University of Texas at Austin
• School Name: McCombs School of Business
• Location: Austin, TX 78712
• Address:
  • 2110 Speedway
  • Austin, TX 78712
  • Rowling Hall
  • 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
  • Austin, TX 78712