Master's of Science in Technological Systems Management

MS in technological systems management is a highly focused program that prepares students for a variety of positions related directly to managing the technical operations and process systems of global organizations.

Admissions

Apply now for the Master's of Science in technological systems management program!

• Admission requirements

  The requirements for admission to masters study in this department include:

  1. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or a closely related area from an accredited college or university.
  2. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0; 2.
  3. Three letters of recommendation; 3.
  4. If your native or primary language is not English, a TOEFL or IELTS examination is required. The minimum score for TOEFL is 85 and for IELTS an overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6.
  5. A Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose) describing your relevant past experience and immediate and long-term goals.
  6. Applicants with domestic credentials must submit an official transcript from each college or university attended,regardless of whether a degree was conferred.
  7. Applicants with international credentials must submit an official English translation of all coursework showing a complete course-by-course record, GPA, degree, and institution, in addition to the original documents. In some instances where the coursework, degree equivalency, GPA, and/or institution cannot be verified, a course-by-course evaluation from one of Stony Brook University's approved NACES members listed below, may be requested from the applicant: World Education Services (WES), International Education Evaluations, Inc (IEE), Education Credential Evaluators (ICE).
  8. There is no GRE requirement.
• How to apply

  Master’s Program Deadlines

  Fall 2025 Admission
  International application: March 15, 2025
  Domestic application: July 15, 2025
  
  Spring 2025 Admission
  International application: October 10, 2024
  Domestic application: December 1, 2024
  
  Summer 2025 Admission (Domestic Students Only)
  Domestic application: March 15, 2025

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  All official transcripts must be sent to the address listed below.
  The Graduate School
  Stony Brook University
  2401 Computer Science Building
  Stony Brook, New York 11794-4723
  
  Official E-Transcripts: email to gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu
  Phone: (631) 632-4723APPLY

Explore Your Future Career Opportunities

Typical career paths in this program may lead to positions such as:

Earn Your Degree Online

Students interested in pursuing a master’s degree in technological systems management in any of the three concentrations can now complete all degree requirements (30 credits) online.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is a GRE exam required for admission to the master’s program?
  No, we longer require a GRE exam for admission to the master's program.
• What is the cost of tuition?
  Information about Stony Brook University’s cost of graduate tuition can be found on the Bursar’s website. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Please visit these sites to check for the current tuition and fee charges.
• I was educated in an English-speaking environment. Do I still need to take a TOEFL or IELTS exam?
  The answer depends on the amount of time you were educated in English and whether you consider English as a native or primary language. For more details, please visit the Graduate School website, or contact Marypat Taveras at marypat.taveras@stonybrook.edu.
• How to write my Statement of Purpose?
  Your statement of purpose should be 1 to 3 pages in length and include your relevant past experience, immediate and long goals and what you hope to accomplish with a master’s degree.
• What is the deadline for supporting documents?
  All supporting documents, including the English Proficiency test scores, must be received by the application deadline. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
  
  English Proficiency test scores must be submitted to Stony Brook University (School Code: 2548) by the application deadline in order for your application to be reviewed.
• Can I take a course as a non-matriculated student?
  Appropriate courses taken in non-matriculated status may be applied towards the MS degree in technological systems management, however, no more than 12 credits taken in non-matriculated status can be applied to the credit requirements for the MS degree.
• Do you offer financial support to Graduate students?
  The department does not offer support to master’s students, however, in special circumstances, financial support maybe possible if our budget allows.
• What do you look for when reviewing my application?
  Our admissions committee considers your overall academic performance, your statement of purpose, and work experience. We take a holistic approach when evaluating applications. The committee seeks to determine whether you are likely to be successful in our courses. The application process takes up to 3 weeks before we make formal offers of admission.