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Master Program Requirements

MOT Program Requirements

Most qualified prospective Management of Technology (MOT) students have at least five years of full-time work experience in a science, engineering or technology-related area.

MDI Program Requirements

Qualified candidates are new graduates and industry professionals looking to gain skills to drive innovation and business growth. Learn more about the degree program requirements below.

ST Program Requirements

We accept applications to the ST degree program on a rolling basis. Visit our program requirements page for more information below.

Application Deadline

Consider applying early and give yourself the best chance to join TLI's Master programs and be considered for a scholarship!

 

 

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Application Deadline

The priority deadline for admission and scholarship consideration is January 15, 2024. After January 15, 2024, TLI will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis. Those who submit their application and have all of their application materials in by the priority deadline of January 15 will receive a decision by March 1, 2024. Those who submit complete applications after the priority deadline will receive a decision within 6 weeks. The final date to apply to our programs is July 15, 2024. Those who require a visa to complete the program are encouraged to apply as early as possible, preferably by the priority date.

Technological Leadership Institute Merit-Based Scholarships

The Technological Leadership Institute has a limited number of merit-based scholarships. These scholarships range from $10,000-$20,000. These scholarships funds are distributed over the course of the two year program. TLI automatically considers applicants for these scholarships based on their program application. Therefore, no special application is required for these scholarships. We encourage candidates to submit their applications for admission by January 15, 2024 for priority consideration for these funds. Applications received after the priority deadline will still be considered for scholarships from TLI, however, those applications submitted by the priority deadline will be given first consideration. If an applicant receives a scholarship, they will be notified via their acceptance letter.

How to Apply

In order to get started, you will need to create an online application. This will be used to submit all required documentation to apply to any of TLI's three degree programs, which are a part of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. The link below will walk you through each section of the application.

Application Instructions

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Admissions Requirements

Master Programs

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country by the time of their matriculation in their graduate program
  • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership potential or experience
  • Admitted Security Technologies (ST) students must consent to and successfully pass a background check before beginning the program.

Graduate Minors

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country by the time of their matriculation in their graduate program
  • Currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program at the University of Minnesota
  • 3.0 GPA from all prior coursework
  • All students are required to consent to and successfully pass a background check in order to enroll in Security Technologies (ST) courses

Graduate Certificates

Electrification Engineering Graduate Certificate

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country by the time of their matriculation in their graduate program
  • Upper level Bachelor of Science students may take the required Electrification Engineering courses (MOT 5101, MOT 5102, and MOT 5103), but must have earned a BS or BA before they are eligible for the graduate certificate
  • Regardless of education, all prospective students can audit associated courses with no prerequisites
  • Applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents should understand that the University of Minnesota’s Electrification Engineering Certificate program does not meet the requirements for eligibility needed to obtain the appropriate F-1 student visa or status because the program structure does not allow students to maintain full time status (minimum of 6 credits), each semester
     

Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country by the time of their matriculation in their graduate program
  • Applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents should understand that the University of Minnesota’s Electrification Engineering Certificate program does not meet the requirements for eligibility needed to obtain the appropriate F-1 student visa or status because the program structure does not allow students to maintain full time status (minimum of 6 credits), each semester
  • Students enrolled in the certificate program are encouraged to apply for one of our master’s programs, and will receive priority consideration, though admission is not guaranteed. Courses taken as part of this certificate program can be applied to the master's programs.
  • Recommendations
    - Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application Materials

Applicants must complete and submit an online application. The system allows applicants to save their work and return to it at any time. Supporting materials and the application fee are submitted through the online application system.

Master Programs

  • Unofficial transcripts 
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Two Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English Language proficiency. Please see the graduate school website for English language proficiency requirements. If you have questions about your specific situation, please reach out to our admissions team.
  • Extenuating circumstances statement if GPA is below 3.0 

Graduate Certificates

  • Unofficial transcripts 
  • Optional resume/CV
Application Deadlines

Priority Deadline & Scholarship Consideration - January 15

The priority deadline for admission and scholarship consideration is January 15. After January 15, TLI will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis. Those who require a visa to complete the program are encouraged to apply as early as possible, preferably by the priority date.

Learn about Scholarships here.

Final Admissions Deadline for Applicants - July 15

The final date to apply to our programs is July 15. Those who require a visa to complete the program are encouraged to apply as early as possible, preferably by the priority date.

Application Instructions

In order to get started, you will need to create an online application. This will be used to submit all required documentation to apply to any of TLI's three degree programs, which are a part of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. These steps will walk you through each section of the application.

Unsure about which program to choose? Schedule a virtual meeting with a member of TLI's faculty to explore which program might suit you best.

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