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 Dual-Degree Options
Learn how to format the Master of Science in Technology Ventures degree to master your engineering skills and establish your venture expertise.
Our Dual Degree Partners
Earn an additional degree from one of our partner departments in the College of Engineering, including:
“I wanted to learn more about how to start and run a company, and about the current direction of venture capital. My responsibilities include industry research and market analysis, working with the company’s team to determine business priorities, and searching for promising start-ups."
Dong Qin, MSTV Dual-Degree '19
Venture Associate Intern at ZJ Future
“Thanks to this experience, I found a new way to approach my career—instead of only looking for a civil/structural engineering position, I can look for product design or mechanical design opportunities. I now know I won't be a traditional engineer--I'll be an engineer who has business knowledge and will know how to build my own business. “
Xulu Liu, MSTV Dual-Degree '18
Project Engineer at TMS
Course Plans
The following course plan applies to the following MSTV dual degree programs:
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Course-Work Option)
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Practicum Option)
- Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Chemical Engineering
The total length of this program is 20 months.
Semester 1: Fall, Pittsburgh
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Semester |
Units |
Code |
|
Various |
Home Engineering: Course Work* |
|
48 |
R |
*36 units of pre-approved Applied Engineering & Technology coursework (PDF) must be completed during the home Engineering degree requirements. These units will double count within the MSTV degree and MS in Engineering degree.
Semester 2: Spring, Pittsburgh
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Semester |
Units |
Code |
|
49-850 |
Grand Challenge Innovation |
Semester |
12 |
R |
|
Various |
Home Engineering: Course Work* |
|
36 |
R |
Semester 3: Summer, Silicon Valley
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Semester |
Units |
Code |
|
49-859 |
MTSV - Internship |
Semester |
3 |
R |
Semester 4: Fall, Silicon Valley
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Semester |
Units |
Code |
|
49-802 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Semester |
12 |
R |
|
49-853 |
Product Management |
Mini 1 |
6 |
R |
|
49-854 |
Business Models & Strategy |
Mini 2 |
6 |
R |
|
49-855 |
Venture Governance |
Mini 2 |
6 |
R |
|
49-856 |
Legal Issues in New Venture Creation |
Mini 1 |
6 |
R |
|
Various |
Elective |
|
12 |
E |
Semester 5: Spring, Silicon Valley
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Semester |
Units |
Code |
|
49-801 |
Enterprise Innovation |
Semester |
12 |
R |
|
49-804 |
The Leadership Challenge |
Mini 4 |
6 |
R |
|
49-851 |
Financial Fundamentals for New Ventures |
Mini 3 |
6 |
R |
|
49-852 |
Agile Marketing for New Ventures |
Mini 4 |
6 |
R |
|
49-857 |
Dynamic Global Teams |
Mini 3 |
6 |
R |
|
Various |
Elective |
|
12 |
E |
Curriculum Requirements
- The MSTV curriculum requires students to complete a minimum of 147 units of coursework over four semesters and a summer: Fall, Spring, Summer Internship, Fall & Spring:
- While in Pittsburgh, 48 units will double-count towards the MS in Engineering & MSTV degree requirements:
- 12 units, 49-850, Grand Challenge Innovation
- 36 units, Applied Engineering Courses (fall or spring terms)
- While in Silicon Valley, 99 units will be completed during a summer internship as well as fall and spring academic semesters at the Mountain View, CA campus.
- While in Pittsburgh, 48 units will double-count towards the MS in Engineering & MSTV degree requirements:
- Students must have a minimum QPA of 3.0 to graduate.
For additional details regarding degree requirements, review our full Graduate Student Handbook.