MS in Innovation & Management (MSIM)
What problems do you want to solve in the world?
Tufts Gordon Institute’s MS in Innovation & Management (MSIM) is a fast-paced, one-year graduate program designed to equip you with the tools to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. By emphasizing collaborative projects, experiential learning, and real-world mentorship, MSIM offers an hands-on experience that will propel you toward the career you’ve always envisioned. Through your MSIM experience, you will boost your technical know-how with essential business knowledge and communication skills to become a changemaker capable of finding and implementing empathetic and effective solutions to real-world problems.
At the heart of the MSIM curriculum are Innovation Sprints — semester-long, hands-on projects where teams work to address real-world problems with practical solutions. Your Sprint team will ideate, validate, and present solutions to real-world problems under expert guidance. These immersive projects integrate core curriculum elements, such as business strategy, financial modeling, marketing, and customer discovery, culminating in a pitch deck presentation. Whether you're aiming for entrepreneurship or leadership roles, the Sprints provide a framework to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting, giving you a platform to showcase your innovative skills in a tangible, resume-ready way.
Your TGI Advantage
We want every student at Tufts Gordon Institute to not only achieve their goals but excel beyond them! Your TGI Advantage is a combination of mentorship at every stage of your career, a dedicated team of supportive faculty and staff, our extensive alumni network, and more. Explore your TGI Advantage below to learn about the resources available to you for career counseling, networking, research, and countless other opportunities to enrich your experience at Tufts!
Program at a Glance
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A fast-paced, relevant path to a graduate degree
The MSIM is a one-year, full-time program designed to fast-track your career ambitions; get your degree quickly and get right into your career. With the option to extend your experience through a Co-op or an additional semester, you can customize your journey to suit your goals. This on-campus program is F-1 visa and STEM extension eligible. Study in Boston, an international innovation hub, with the opportunity to connect with over 100 other colleges and universities.
Imagine Your Future with Tufts MSIM
The MSIM program is the right fit for you if:
- You are a recent graduate or early career professional with 0-5 years of work experience
- You have an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM discipline) or an undergraduate major that reflects your interest in tech businesses or tech non-profits
- You possess a strong motivation to make a difference in the world
- You are looking for a collaborative environment
- You learn best with hands-on projects and non-lecture based courses
Get Prepared for Today's Job Market
The MSIM program will equip you with a broad range of skills, preparing you to take on leadership roles across various industries, including corporate businesses, tech sectors, startups, and beyond. Through the Innovation Sprints, you'll gain the essential knowledge needed to build a venture from the ground up, giving you the tools to launch your own startup or step into leadership positions in established companies. While 90% of our graduates choose to enter the workforce in roles like product management, business analytics, and marketing, 10% pursue their ventures by launching full-time startups.
Transform Your Ideas Into Impact
Chat with our admissions team
We understand that choosing the right master's program for you can be a challenge. To make the process easier, our team is always available to answer any questions you might have about the curriculum, student experience, application, and more. We welcome you to contact our admissions team aat +1 617-627-6073 or tgi@tufts.edu to start the conversation.
