Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization
Graduate Degree
Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business
5 Semesters (2.5 years)
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The Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization Program at Westminster University
An MBA in Technology Commercialization is an important tool to enter the competitive business market. Through a combination of technology-specific and business management classes, you will achieve the MBA skill-set, with an added expertise in technology. You will be able to direct products and project developments, learn about intellectual property law and strategy, finance technology, and manage a technological team.
Who the Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization Program Is For
The MBA in Technology Commercialization is designed for the engineer, scientist, or technologist who needs more education and experience in the management of the firm. Learning is greatly enhanced when students are actively involved; we're looking for you to bring your experience and commitment. Westminster greatly values your work experience because it brings context to the classroom and heightens learning, your experience is a valuable guide to your ability to complete an MBA Technology Commercialization degree.
What You'll Learn in the Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization Program
The MBATC program emphasizes the practical and applied aspects of commercializing innovative products and managing the businesses that develop them.
You will complete the program by mastering program goals and related competencies, including:
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Global perspective
- Critical, analytical, and reflective thinking
- Effective communication
- Ethics and social responsibility
- Leadership and teamwork
- Functional integration and application
Sample courses
- MBATC-631: Industry & Market Dynamics in Technology
- MBATC-641: Organizations, Technology, and Society
- MBATC-644: Intellectual Property Strategy, Collaboration, and Licensing
- MBATC-647: Marketing Innovative Products
Completion time: Many students can complete the program between 2 to 3 years; however, this varies with each student's commitment and requirements to complete the program. Our classes are offered evenings and weekends to accommodate your busy schedule. It will take a significant time and energy commitment on your behalf, but the reward will be worth it.
Key Benefits of the Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization Program
- Highly customizable
- Interdisciplinary: you won't learn about finance or marketing by itself; instead, you'll understand finance and marketing in relation to how they work with other functional parts of business to achieve overall firm strategy.
- Professional and personal skill sets: while you are building analytical tools in the financial aspects of the firm, you are also learning to augment your personal skill sets in leadership, critical thinking, networking, professional communication, and a long list of others.
- Not lock-step: you can take courses as you are able, as long as prerequisites are met. We have three full semesters in a year, with all core courses available in each semester.
- Balance: between theoretical preparation and practical application. When you leave our program, you understand the theoretical principles and you have experience in applying them to business problems.
- Access: workshops, seminars, networking events with alumni and business leaders, campus events and more. And it doesn't stop when you graduate. Your participation in all of these opportunities does not cost you extra.
- Preparatory business opportunities: these self-paced materials are available to you as part of the overall program cost.
- Fixed price model: all class materials, fees, and even a required 10 trip international trip are included in the fixed price.
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Average Class Size
33
Average Age of Student
Application Deadline
Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Spring 2025 Priority Deadline: Dec. 19, 2024
- Summer 2025 Priority Deadline: April 21, 2025
- Fall 2025 Priority Deadline: Aug. 1, 2025
- Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, or Summer
Start Date: May, August, and January. New classes start every 7 weeks.
Our Faculty
Mike Keene, PhD
program director & associate professor
Hal Snarr, PhD
Professor
Vicki Graham [Whiting], PhD
Professor
plan of study
Program Core: 35–39 Credits
The core 35–39 hours of coursework is designed to give you a solid foundation in technology commercialization.
Electives: 0–4 Credits
Depending on undergraduate degree and experience.
Electives can be used to help you individualize your degree to your desired career
goals.
List of Alumni Employers
- Smart Rain
"Westminster is our network in general still. We both hold Westminster very dear to our hearts. It’s been a resource for us to access."
Chris Weed
’11, MBATC ’14)
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Tuition and Fees
The price model of the Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization program ensures that you know the full price of the program at the beginning. All-inclusive pricing is fixed for 5 years once enrolled, as long as you stay active in the program. This includes all course materials and an international context tour.
Financial Aid
Westminster works with all students to determine the financial aid opportunities available to them. Federal financial aid is available and will be awarded on an individual basis to students who have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some federal financial aid programs require students to maintain the equivalent of full- or part-time enrollment. Westminster also offers scholarships for graduate students.
Scholarships
Students who completed an undergraduate degree at Westminster are eligible to receive the Westminster Alumni Scholarship. MBA in Technology Commercialization program students are also eligible for the MBA Leadership Scholarship.
Loans
Graduate students are eligible for Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct (grad) PLUS loans through the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student loan program.
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a federally funded program that provides job opportunities for students to earn money to help pay for college. Westminster employs hundreds of students each year in different areas.