MSc Technology and Innovation Management

• Two-year TU IOE master’s program focused on technology management, innovation strategy, entrepreneurship, and organizational competitiveness.
• Developed to equip engineers with managerial, analytical, and innovation-focused decision-making skills for technology-driven industries.

• Integrates management, engineering, and innovation studies into one interdisciplinary curriculum.
• Emphasizes technology strategy, innovation systems, commercialization, research methods, and enterprise development.
• Blends lectures, seminars, case studies, group projects, directed studies, and industry-based internships.
• Includes collaboration with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and academic partnership with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
• Prepares graduates to lead innovation initiatives, manage technology portfolios, and support new venture creation.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Features
• Credit-based system with 70 total credits (54 coursework + 16 thesis).
• Instruction through lectures, seminars, case studies, labs, and problem-based learning.
• Group projects in semesters II and III focusing on industry challenges.
• 4-week industrial internship after Year 1.
• Counseling support throughout program duration.
• Electives from both TIM and departmental (D-series) courses.
• Continuous evaluation + final exam; minimum pass mark 50%.

Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (4-year program) from TU or an equivalent recognized institution.
• Undergraduate grades above IOE-prescribed threshold.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Two recommendation letters (from employer and/or bachelor-level faculty).

Admission Process (Points)
• Deposit entrance exam fee using IOE voucher.
• Fill online form at ioe.edu.np/entrance or entrance.ioe.edu.np.
• Select correct entrance stream.
• Upload color photo and ID (citizenship/passport/last exam admit card).
• Corrections require additional fees; ID/photo edits require ICTC visit with supporting voucher.
• Admission determined by IOE entrance merit list.
• Annual intake: 20 students (Regular, Reserved, Full Fee, Sponsored).

Job Prospects
• Technology manager
• Innovation strategist
• R&D manager
• Product and process development lead
• Technology commercialization specialist
• Business innovation analyst
• Project manager in tech-driven sectors
• Industrial consultant for technology adoption
• Entrepreneur / intrapreneur in tech-based ventures
• Technology policy and planning officer