The Integrated Innovation Institute will no longer be admitting and enrolling new students to the Master of Science in Technology Ventures (MSTV) program in Silicon Valley after Spring semester 2022. Students already admitted and enrolled in the MSTV program during or before Spring semester 2022 will remain eligible to complete their degree requirements at the Silicon Valley campus through Spring semester 2023.
MSTV Curriculum
Explore course descriptions and program design possibilities to help you decide if the Master of Science in Technology Ventures program is right for you.
Featured Courses
Agile Marketing for New Ventures (49-852)
Gain the skills to formulate marketing strategies that lead to successful products.
Grand Challenge Innovation (49-850)
Apply emerging technologies to solve some of society's most pressing challenges.
The Leadership Challenge (49-804)
Learn the key actions, development points, attributes, and skills to establish your leadership style.
Coursework
The majority of the coursework is designed specifically for the MSTV program. Students can take pre-approved electives in select departments on campus to complete their degrees.
The following courses are required unless otherwise noted.
Applied Engineering & Technology
Business & Engineering Management
Experiential & Capstone
Product Innovation
Venture Management
University Electives
Program Options
MSTV
Combine world-class Carnegie Mellon academics with the Silicon Valley experience.
- 16 months (January-May)
- Immerse yourself in fundamental engineering and technology coursework at Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus
- Establish your Silicon Valley network through a summer internship and coursework Carnegie Mellon in Mountain View, CA
MSTV Dual-Degree Programs
Advance your technical skills with an additional master's degree.
- 20 months (August-May), adding a semester in Pittsburgh to the start of your program (Fall entry)
- Delve further into your engineering expertise through additional coursework from the College of Engineering
- Earn an additional master's degree with just one more academic semester