For Working Professionals
Ready to Lead at the Next Level?
Transform your deep expertise into executive influence. Join accomplished professionals advancing their careers through part-time, online programs designed for working professionals who need flexibility while addressing real challenges at work.
- Study on your own time with flexible schedules and optional campus access
- Learn from executives facing today’s challenges—both peers and professors
- Join the over half of our alumni promoted before graduating
- Exercise opportunities for employer sponsorship—a common path through the program
Is This You?
You know what it takes to contribute to successful projects and implement solutions. You’ve brought new ideas to the table and seen their impact. Now you’re ready for more—to shape strategy AND execute it. To lead transformation AND manage critical initiatives.
You’re developing your perspective on what drives organizational success. You’re ready for the business fluency and leadership frameworks that will help you operate at the next level with confidence.
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Choose Your Path to Leadership
Every career transformation is unique. Whether you're ready to commit to a full degree or want to explore with individual courses first, we offer multiple pathways that fit your schedule, goals, and current responsibilities. Our programs share the same world-class faculty, applied learning approach, and immediate workplace relevance—you choose the format and pace that works for your life.
MS in Engineering Management (MSEM)
For Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, R&D Leaders
Transform technical expertise into executive impact through our most established program.
Who thrives here: Engineers ready for strategic leadership
Project-aligned: 7-week courses match your development cycles
Operations-ready: Designed for professionals managing critical systems
Flexible formats: Online, in-person, or both. Your choice.
Working professional friendly: Evening classes, recorded sessions
Duration: 2-3 years while working
MS in Technology Management & Leadership (MSTML)
For Technology Professionals Across All Domains
Lead at the intersection of technology and business with customizable pathways.
Who thrives here: Tech professionals seeking business fluency—from product management to data science to IT leadership
Sprint-compatible: 7-week courses align with your release cycles
Digital-first focus: Designed for product managers, data scientists, and tech strategists
Flexible formats: Online, in-person, or both. Your choice.
Working professional friendly: Evening classes, recorded sessions
Duration: 2-3 years while working
Advanced Certificates
Targeted Skills Without Full Degree Commitment
• Technology Management & Leadership Certificate
• Credits apply to future master’s degree
Individual Courses for Credit
Build Your Knowledge and Skills Through For-Credit Courses
Who thrives here: Professionals seeking immediate skills or exploring before committing to a degree
Maximum flexibility: Full semester, 7-week, or weekend immersive formats
Transferable credits: Up to two courses can apply toward MSEM or MSTML degrees
Easy enrollment: Streamlined registration, no application required
Duration: One course at a time, at your own pace
The TGI Advantage
As a working professional at TGI, you’ll access resources designed specifically for your career transformation:
World-Class Faculty
- Learn from practitioners who bring real-world insights and industry networks to every class
- Connect with faculty virtually whenever you need guidance
- Benefit from their experience leading at scale
Flexible Learning Design
- 100% online learning—study from anywhere
- Optional in-person immersives to deepen connections
- Coursework that applies immediately to your current role
Career Transformation Support
- Employer sponsorship guidance and documentation
- Executive coaching and leadership development
- Worldwide alumni network
Applied Learning Ecosystem
- Use Derby Entrepreneurship Center methods to drive innovation at your company
- Partner with Auster Center on real industry challenges
- Access Gordon Institute’s executive education resources
Innovation Resources & Support
- Gordon Institute executive development and leadership frameworks
- Derby Entrepreneurship Center for driving intrapreneurship at your company
- Auster Center partnerships for emerging technology research
- Access to industry collaborations that solve tomorrow's challenges today
