Management of Technology Specialization

Technology affects every aspect of business. To stay ahead of the curve — and the competition — you need an advantage.

That’s exactly what the Management of Technology (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Intrapreneurship) specialization of Georgia Tech Scheller’s Executive MBA program provides. The program starts with Executive MBA core coursework, then transitions to a specialized curriculum focused on emerging technologies, change management, technology forecasting, and analysis of global environments. You'll walk away with actionable knowledge on how to forecast trends, analyze emerging technologies, and manage innovation.

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Education at the Executive Level

The Executive MBA programs begins in late August with an immersive week of learning and networking. Through the next 17 months, classes are held twice a month on select Friday evenings from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Coursework may include additional virtual class sessions.

In your first two semesters of the program, you will strengthen your business acumen with core Executive MBA classes. You will then move on to courses specific to your specialization in Global Business or Management of Technology. The program ends in December, with you ready to leverage your knowledge and experience for career impact.

“As a data-driven technology marketer, it was very natural for me to pick the Management of Technology track. I did talk with previous Executive MBA students who went through this track and they spoke very highly about the skills they gained and how it translated into their current careers. I was also very inspired by the possibility of potentially creating a tech enabled start-up, which became a catalyst to my decision. Going through the program, I feel validated that I made the right choice. It has given me so much confidence in my ability to take something from ideation to execution.”

– Aparna Sharma
Executive MBA '21 Vice President - Head of Product Marketing at GreenSky, A Goldman Sachs Company

Management of Technology Courses

In addition to the Executive MBA core courses, Management of Technology (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Intrapreneurship) students must complete the following courses:

Examines key emerging technologies in B2B environments, their development patterns, and the associated impact on industries, industrial competitiveness, and society.

As a member of a select team, you'll choose an emerging technology and complete a full business plan that demonstrates the process of taking a technology-driven product or service to market. This comprehensive and integrative experience concludes with a business plan competition.

Explores methods to adapt, evolve, or create change for strategic competitive advantage and how organizations structure themselves in order to increase the effectiveness in response to competitive demands.

Addresses the processes involved in technological innovation, focusing on models, sources, flows, and the protection of innovation and intellectual property.

This course introduces methods to adapt, evolve, or create change in the way organizations structure themselves to increase effectiveness in responding to competitive demands.

Teaches various methods for raising capital to fund the development and launch of new technology products and services.

Management of Technology Capstone Project

Tap into the Atlanta and Tech Square ecosystems through a hands-on capstone experience working with real ideas, products, and markets.

Management of Technology Project I and II are completed in the final two semesters of the program. As a member of a select team, you'll choose an emerging technology and complete a full business plan that demonstrates the process of taking a technology-driven product or service to market. This comprehensive and integrative experiences concludes with a business plan competition.

Immersive Residencies

During your two-week international residency, you’ll examine the cultural, legal, and economic aspects of each location you visit, gaining deeper, firsthand knowledge of international business practices and cultures. The experience will give you an understanding of the country’s economy and how to effectively conduct business in an international setting.

Past International Residencies Focuses:

Information technology challenges in a changing world
Technology development and innovation
Competitive strategies of global companies
Foreign investment and trade relations
International supply chain development
Understanding the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets
Sustainable development
Key challenges facing the logistics industry
Strategies for targeting local markets with new technological products and services
Challenges that emerge at the intersection of traditional values and modern trends

Previous International Residencies:

Argentina
Brazil
China
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
India

Panama
South Korea
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Vietnam

Previous Companies Visited:

Accenture
Airbus
BASF
BMW
Citibank
The Coca-Cola Company
Copa Airlines
Ford
General Electric
Intel
KPMG
Nokia
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Siemens

During this optional three-day trip, students will travel to thriving hubs like Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin to visit leading corporations and innovative start-ups. Students meet with top executives and discuss market and value propositions, technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of raising capital and securing customers. Insights gained during the trip benefit the students' capstone project.

An additional program fee is associated with this trip.

Previous Companies Visited:

AT&T Foundry
Autodesk
Cisco R&D
eBay
Google
Lithium Technologies
Medtronic
Meraki
Motiv Power
Nok Nok Labs
PayPal
SAP Labs
Salesforce

“What stands out to me about the Management of Technology program is how the capstone project consists of creating a business from the ground up and defending it in front of a group of investors. It’s not just about playing start-up founder—there’s a real emphasis on knowing and understanding your customer, not just making a business plan on paper.”

– Ben McCormack
Executive MBA '22 Director of Member Experience, Saltbox

Management of Technology Specialization

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Education at the Executive Level

Management of Technology Courses

AI & Machine Learning for Business

Analysis of Global Environments (International Residency)

Change Management

Processes of Technological Innovation

Strategy Execution

Venture Financing

Management of Technology Capstone Project

Management of Technology Project I and II: New Product and Service Launch

Immersive Residencies

International Residency

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Optional Technology and Innovation Residency

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