The Center of Investigation for Advanced Materials (CIMAV), in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin, offers the Master of Science in Technology Commercialization (MSTC) Program in Monterrey, Mexico. Graduates earn an MSTC degree from CIMAV and a Certificate of Completion from The University of Texas at Austin. 

One Year

The Program begins in August with a required Orientation in Monterrey, Mexico. Classes begin in September and are held at CIMAV in the Research & Technology Innovation Park (PIIT). Classes meet in Monterrey four consecutive days each month, Thursday through Sunday. In addition, faculty and candidates interact online throughout the year. If applicable, candidates work with their employers to create a schedule that enables them to earn their MSTC degree while continuing to work full time.

Curriculum

The twelve-course curriculum emphasizes action-based learning as candidates assess actual technologies and innovations. In teams, candidates collaboratively develop market strategies and business plans for these technologies. During one week of the Program, candidates travel to Austin, Texas, for classes, meetings with technology commercialization experts and to present their business plans to a panel of investors. 

Testimonials

“The MSTC Program provides a unique opportunity in acquiring technology commercialization knowledge from an excellent faculty team, an area very important in Mexico’s future.” 

"The MSTC Program has provided many technical and soft skills that have helped improve my technology transfer and commercialization career drastically."

“The MSTC Program is a unique program focused on building the right capabilities to create wealth from emerging technologies. It is a good choice for engineers on the technical development path.”

“The MSTC Program was the perfect avenue for developing skills and knowledge in technology commercialization. The MSTC program is very competitive, has excellent material selection and extraordinary professors.”

Faculty & the Kozmetsky Vision

MSTC faculty rank among the best worldwide in their respective fields. Faculty members are selected from the renowned IC² Institute Fellows and numerous Colleges within The University of Texas at Austin. MSTC faculty carry on the vision of Dr. George Kozmetsky, former Dean of the McCombs School of Business, Michael Dell’s mentor and co-founder of Teledyne. Using expertise culled from successful entrepreneurial ventures throughout the world, Dr. Kozmetsky founded The University of Texas MSTC Program in 1996 to meet 21st century demands for accelerated commercialization of emerging technologies. The MSTC Monterrey Program was launched in 2008.

Admission

Applicants to the MSTC Program should have the following:

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university
• At least five years of professional work experience
• The ability to think at a graduate level and the willingness to contribute their thoughts and experience to class discussion
• The ability to make a full, one-year commitment towards completing a vigorous academic program in English

The MSTC Program utilizes a holistic application review approach and seeks individuals who will carry on the Kozmetsky tradition.

Application

The application deadline is July 15 of every year, and admission decisions are made throughout the year as applications become complete.

   For more information, or to request application items:
   CIMAV
   Attn:  MSTC Program Coordinator
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   (81) 1156 0800