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The Department of Management in Science and Technology focuses on educating leaders and managers in a technology-intensive world. All M.S. in Management courses have a strong technology focus, meeting the educational needs of students working in high-technology industries and/or technology-intensive professions. Our curriculum also emphasizes leadership and the communication and teamwork skills needed to work effectively with people.
WHAT SETS MST APART?
Technology-focused. Our graduate management program is designed with a very specific intent: to prepare students to effectively lead and manage in a technology-intensive organization. Compared to a traditional MBA, the learning from MS in Management is much more relevant to the student's professional situation. See our degree comparison chart for a more detailed comparison of the M.S. in Management degree with traditional M.B.A. and M.S. in Engineering Management degrees.
Relevant. Management in Science and Technology courses are taught by faculty with outstanding professional and academic credentials. Faculty have developed their expertise through years of professional work in the private sector as well as distinguished research careers. Each class is designed to deliver cutting-edge knowledge about best practices. Managers and executives from the region's high technology companies visit classes to share their experience with the students. They tell us M.S. in Management classes offer "knowledge you can apply Monday morning."
Flexible. We designed the program for working people, making it possible for students to attend intensive weekend and weeknight classes and continue to fulfill their commitments at work and home. Students may begin taking classes in any quarter, and may take individual courses for professional development prior to enrolling in the degree program. Our online presence makes our degree program available to students around the world, as well as those from our region for whom online courses are more convenient.
Collaborative. Management in Science and Technology equips students with the functional expertise and the people skills to manage cross-boundary partnerships effectively. The curriculum and faculty emphasize the development of leadership and communications skills that are critical to collaboration between people from different functions, companies, and countries. Team projects, group exercises, and oral presentations are emphasized throughout the curriculum. In addition, small class sizes make interactions and discussions between faculty and students an enriching learning experience.
Entrepreneurial. The M.S. in Management program emphasizes entrepreneurship through the integrative capstone experience, culminating in the Jim Hurd New Venture Competition. Students form management teams and develop business plans requesting investment from a panel of distinguished venture capitalists who evaluate their oral and written presentations.
MST Student Profile
MST students bring to the classroom their experience from a diverse range of job responsibilities. Current students hold positions in manufacturing, accounting, marketing, engineering and research in technology-based industries.
- MST students ranges between 22 and 52 years of age.
- MST students have industry experience ranging from 3 to 22 years.
- 30 percent of current MST students are female.
Credit for Courses Previously Taken
A maximum of 21 credits earned before matriculation at OGI may be applied toward degree requirements. This maximum may include a combination of up to 12 (up to 18 from Portland State University, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University) transfer credits and credits taken at OGI. If necessary, a student may petition the Department Head for an exception to this policy.
Card Keys, Student IDs & Access to Buildings
During the first week of the quarter, outside doors will be unlocked until 7 p.m. After the first week, most OGI buildings are locked after 5 p.m. To ensure you will have access to your classroom, you should obtain an OHSU/OGI Student ID/Card Key, available to all registered students at no charge.
The first week of each quarter, Donna Reed has open office hours for obtaining card keys. After the first week of the quarter, card keys are available only by appointment. Card keys are available from Donna Reed; call (503) 748-1178 for an appointment. If you need access to other locked areas, contact your department administrator.
If coming to OGI to get a cardkey is inconvenient, you may email a digital photo to Donna Reed and she will mail your cardkey to you. Please arrange to have someone take a head shot of you and send it by email attachment to reeddo@ohsu.edu, along with a message to Donna Reed about what dept you are taking courses in and where to mail the card. Donna will create a card key for you that will be yours to keep as long as you are taking courses with us; it will be computer programmed to unlock buildings where you are taking courses every term.
All student card keys will automatically be deactivated the Monday following finals. Card keys must be returned to the Donna Reed when you complete your OGI course work. A $10 fee will be charged to students who do not return their card keys | 
