Technology Management: University of Groningen

General information

The programme provides the knowledge, tools and skills that are needed to manage technological innovation in products, services and processes. Students learn to understand the complexity of the various types of innovation and to identify relevant managerial options. They will assess technological innovations in terms of business economics and their possible impact on the sociotechnical system of the organization. Graduates are trained to adopt an integrated approach to technological innovation, based on scientific theories and methods.

Career prospects

Graduates usually end up in technical-organizational positions. These include product manager, innovation consultant, project manager for innovations in products and production, marketing staff for technological products or product development manager. These positions are found in the chemical industry, the metalworking and steel industry, engineering, the food processing industry, banking, insurance and small and medium-sized businesses.

Admission requirments

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Technology Management or Industrial Engineering & Management.
• Proficiency in English: TOEFL 92 (iBT)/237 (CBT)/580 (PBT) or IELTS 6.5.
• GMAT: score 600 or higher -> you will be automatically accepted, provided you meet all other requirements; score 500 or higher -> the final desicion will be taken by the Board of Admissions.