MS in Technology, Management, & Leadership

The MS in Technology, Management, and Leadership is the ideal fit for technical experts who are ready to shape products, lead teams, and drive digital transformation. The MSTML sits deliberately between a traditional MBA and a technical master's degree; it is a graduate degree built for people who already have technical depth and want to add the business acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills needed to lead technical organizations. With flexible part-time programming and online courses, students are able to build this business foundation skillset without leaving their technical career behind. MSTML students are able to complete the program in as little as two years or take up to four, choosing a pace that fits their job and life.

After graduating from the MS in Technology, Management, and Leadership, students can find themselves on the fast-track towards career advancement in senior and executive roles that rely on both technical depth and a business skillset. Students graduate to lead digital transformations across all sectors in a variety of industries, driving innovation from startups to Fortune 500s and more. 

• Application Fee (if you attend an info session or in-person event this fee may be waived)
• Résumé/CV
• Transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Optional GRE or GMAT scores
  • Optional unless applying to the Dual Degree program and required for the technical MS degree.
• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)

No, a GRE is not required for admission. GRE or GMAT scores are optional unless applying to the Dual Degree program and required for the technical MS degree. 

The MSTML is a part-time program that can be completed in as little as 1.5 years or as much as 4 years. 

The main difference of the MSTML and MSEM degrees are the industry / career path you are in and would like to go towards. The MSEM is built for engineers, people with engineering-specific backgrounds, and those who are in (or aspire to be) manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality systems, product management, and R&D. The MSTML was built to fit those who are in other technical fields and industries such as data science, software, tech consulting, digital transformation, technical marketing, product management, and also R&D. 

The available program formats for the MSEM degree are full-time and part-time, while the MSTML degree is only available part-time. 

The MSTML part-time program is primarily online, with options to take in-person courses. Tufts University courses are available either fully online or fully on-campus, there are no hybrid courses. 

An MSTML degree equips graduates with the versatility to step into a wide range of leadership roles across many different industries. Rather than moving away from technical work entirely, graduates often find themselves in positions where they can influence both technical direction and business outcomes. 

Common career paths include: 

• Product Manager - Connecting technology, business strategy, and user needs
• Technical Program Manager - Managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
• Operations Manager - Improving systems and organizational efficiency
• Consultant - Advising organizations on strategy and innovation

These roles, and more, exist in industries such as technology, healthcare, AI, energy, startups, etc. 

Part-Time graduate students are able to start courses at the beginning of either the Fall or Spring semesters. 

The MSTML is a part-time program, and part-time enrollment currently does not meet F-1/J-1 visa standards. The MS in Engineering Management program is comparable to the MSTML program, with opportunity to gain leadership and business skills, while offering a full-time and visa eligible program. 

To learn more about international guidelines and recommendations, and to ask any questions about your specific situation, visit Tufts International Center. 

The Tufts University School of Engineering cost per credit is $1,855 for 2026 - 2027. The MSTML program is a total of 30 credits and students pay per credit as they go through the program.

It is possible that employers will pay for their employees to complete this program part-time while working full-time, however that is dependent on the company itself. We recommend speaking with your supervisor or HR to explore employer sponsored funding opportunities and connecting with our admissions team to discuss options on how to best take advantage of those opportunities.