Tufts Gordon Institute Graduate Programs Brochure

Tufts Gordon Institute

Graduate Programs Empowering leaders with profound purpose.

Who Do You Want to Become?

Do you want to solve the world’s biggest problems with innovative products and solutions? Are you an engineer who wants to lead teams and advance your career?

Do you currently work in or aspire to enter the tech sector and want to gain new skills to lead change?

If you’re an aspiring leader, innovator, manager, or entrepreneur, Tufts Gordon Institute (TGI) can help you achieve your goals. Our master’s degrees will empower you with a leadership skillset and mindset that will help you advance your career and make an impact in the world.

Discover your next step with our graduate programs &

I've grown so much as a person and learned so many new skills, especially ones you might not expect to learn in an academic setting, like a whole new level of empathy. The number of new opportunities and experiences that have opened up to me has been incredible.

Fiachra Finegan MSIM '23 Background Manufacturing Engineering Position Manufacturing Specialist, Moderna

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Prepare to Make an Impact See the kind of impact you can have on your career as an innovator, leader, or entrepreneur. Below are some statistics highlighting how our programs have impacted students and to the right you’ll find recent stories of success from our alumni:

86% Experienced Career Advancement While Enrolled

96% Strengthened Their Leadership Preparedness

Source: data derived from TGI student and alumni surveys

$14.5k Average Salary Increase While Enrolled

98% Felt the Program Was Worth It’s Cost in Time & Tuition

Max Makeev Raised $25M Series C and Featured in Fast Company's Top 10 Innovative Companies Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer Owl Labs, MSEM '09

Cellens Recognized in the Human Health 100 List Co-Founder & CEO Cellens Inc, MSIM '21

Syra Arif Recognized as ServiceNow Global SC Manager of the Year North America Sr. Manager ServiceNow, MSEM '17

Alex Rappaport Recognized in Boston Business Journal 2023 40 Under 40 Co-Founder & CEO ZwitterCo, MSIM '18

Emma Sinkus Speaks at ISPE Product Show Engineering Consultant II Lean Biologix, MSEM '22

For over 30 years, Tufts Gordon Institute has been empowering purpose-driven leaders to see the world anew, collaborate for innovative solutions, and drive change in the world.

Kevin Oye Executive Director, Tufts Gordon Institute; Director, MS in Innovation & Management Program; Professor of the Practice

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Tufts University & Boston, MA Study in the Boston area, an international hub for business and innovation. Be part of the action, studying among over 100 colleges and universities and a thriving community of innovative tech-driven businesses. At Tufts University, gain access to leadingedge research conducted by our students and faculty.

100,000+

Alumni from Around the World

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Current Students from Around the World

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Classification from the Carnegie Foundation highest level for a research university

370,000+ Square Feet of Lab Space Across All of Campus

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Research Centers and Institutes Across the University

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Faculty to Inspire You As a Tufts Gordon Institute student, you’ll learn from our dedicated faculty who come from diverse backgrounds and industries, with years of experience under their belts.

With our small student/faculty ratios and networking events, students have a unique opportunity to speak with faculty one-on-one.

At Tufts, the faculty is student-focused. And we have pragmatic learnings to share with students, based on our decades of industry experience.

Frank Apeseche Professor of the Practice, Finance for High-Tech Ventures Background: 30+ years in finance, venture capital, and operations

Master’s Degrees Tufts Gordon Institute offers three master’s degrees; the MS in Innovation & Management (MSIM); the MS in Engineering Management (MSEM); and the new MS in Technology Management & Leadership (MSTML). Discover which program is the right fit for you.

• Hands-on, practical curriculum • Develop a venture from the bottom up • Become inspired to solve the worlds’ toughest challenges • Complete a certificate or full master’s degree from Tufts School of Engineering with the Dual Degree program • F-1 Visa Eligible program • Full-time, on-campus, accelerated program • Co-op opportunities available • Eligible for Tufts Fifth-Year

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• Take your engineering skills further and become a leader who can manage a team • Immersive Experiences: in-person learning & networking opportunities • Continue your professional career while studying at a pace that works for you • F-1 Visa Eligible program • Full-time and part-time options available • Online, hybrid, on-campus options available • Co-op opportunities available • Eligible for Tufts Fifth-Year

• Build strong foundational skills in management and leadership • Choose a specialized pathway that builds upon your technical expertise • Continue your professional career while studying at a pace that works for you • F-1 Visa Eligible program • Full-time and part-time options available • Online, hybrid, on-campus options available • Co-op opportunities available • Eligible for Tufts Fifth-Year

Dual Degree Opportunities Earn two degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

As a Dual Degree student, you will graduate with an MS degree from Tufts Gordon Institute as well as an MS degree offered by one of the six academic departments within Tufts School of Engineering such as: mechanical engineering, computer science, software systems development, and more.

Advantages of a Dual Degree: Fast time to completion: You’ll earn two master’s degrees with a shorter time commitment Reduced course load & tuition: You can double count four courses toward both degrees, thereby reducing the total number of credits and the tuition cost required to earn both credentials Streamlined admissions: Select dual degree program option on your

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Jazmine Richardson, MSIM ‘23, MSBME ‘24, pursued a Dual Degree through Tufts Gordon Institute and Tufts School of Engineering in order to combine her technical skillset with new leadership skills. She knew her career goals aligned with becoming a transformative leader with heart.

That’s exactly what I want to be.

I want to become a physicianscientist-entrepreneur – all those things to me revolve on being a leader.

Jazmine Richardson MSIM '23 & MSBME ‘24 Dual Degree Student

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Developing innovators who will shape the future

INNOVATION SPRINTS

Start a venture, find your passion, solve real-world problems in a dedicated makerspace.

INNOVATOR’S MINDSETS

Explore new industries, speak with Tufts University researchers, and find inspiration.

MENTOR MATCHING

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100% of MSIM students are matched with a professional mentor during their studies.

I chose the MSIM program because of its innovative, hands-on teaching style instead of traditional lecturebased courses. I was able to come out of the program as a strong leader.

Kushant Sunkara MSIM ‘19 Background: B.A. Biochemistry; M.A. Bioethics Position: Clinical Programs Manager, Amwell

FORMAT On-Campus Small group discussions; synchronous, hands-on learning

TIMELINE As little as 1 year with options to extend your experience

SCHEDULE Full-time, cohort based

STEM EXTENSION Eligible for STEM OPT extension

Your MSIM Curriculum Innovation Sprints: With each Innovation Sprint, you’ll dive deeper into the innovation cycle, evolve your skills, and develop more sophisticated solutions.

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Work with a team to develop a meaningful new product or service idea. Tap into Tufts faculty’s cutting-edge research to create innovative solutions and get world-class mentorship. Let your passion drive your work.

Dive deeper into the innovation process and build on what you’ve learned so far. Continue to develop your venture from your first Innovation Sprint or take on a fresh challenge.

Choose from a variety of hands-on industry experiences to build your resume. Apply your learned skills from Innovation Sprints One & Two to an internship, permanent role, or continued development of your venture.

Innovation Sprint One

Innovation Sprint Two

Innovation Sprint Three

Exclusive MSIM Seminars: Network with industry professionals, plan your career, build your personal brand, explore your creative side, and continue to develop your personal values

Tap Into Your Interests: Customize your MSIM experience by choosing specific electives to fit your own interests; graduate level courses are available to you from across Tufts Gordon Institute as well as the wider Tufts University.

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Innovator’s Mindset: The Innovator’s Mindset series is an opportunity for MSIM students to meet and learn from local, cutting-edge leaders and innovators in the Boston area through field trips, speaker visits, and workshops. In the above photo, students visited the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and learned how New Entry is working towards strengthening sustainability, nutrition, and accessibility to farming accross the country.

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My master’s program at Tufts was the catalyst that shaped my entrepreneurial spirit. It empowered me to innovate, adapt, and envision a world where I can make a difference.

The unwavering support and influence of the remarkable people within the program fueled my drive, and now, I’m poised to make a lasting impact in the world with my venture.

Anushka Singh MSIM '23 Background Computer Science Position CEO and Co-Founder, Kathalyst

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Advance your career as a leader in engineering

MILESTONE PROJECTS

Apply your new skills and knowledge to a practical, relevant project for your current employer

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Weekend intensive workshops focused on specific themes to enhance your learning

CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES

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Take all you learn and transform it into professional work experience to make industry connections

The Tufts MSEM curriculum is newer, more current, and more relevant to my work. The biggest highlight was being able to take courses I actually cared about, and I got value out of every single one of them.

Anthony Owusu MSEM '21 Background: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering Position: Senior Manager of Medical Quality Systems, WHOOP

FORMAT Online I Hybrid I On-Campus

TIMELINE One year of fulltime study or as little as 2 years of part-time study

SCHEDULE Full-time or part-time

STEM EXTENSION Eligible for STEM OPT extension

Your MSEM Curriculum A flexible curriculum with you in mind; the MS in Engineering Management program provides the relevant content and practical skills you need to thrive in the engineering industry with an exceptional graduate experience you can fit into your busy life.

Core Courses Half semester courses that build skills in management & leadership to complement your engineering skills

Electives

+ Customize your experience by + selecting elective courses from across Tufts University that best match your interests and career goals

Milestone Projects The core curriculum culminates in two milestone projects that provide you a chance to apply your newfound skills and expertise

Capstone Leadership Project The Capstone Leadership Project is the culmination of the MSEM program, where you will apply your learning to a practical, relevant project for your current employer or a client organization. The CLP is an individual, student-led project that will demonstrate your newfound business acumen and leadership skills in a real business setting with the support of an advising faculty member.

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Immersive Experiences: Open to the Tufts Gordon Institute community, Immersive Experiences allow you to explore different topics while earning graduate credit in an in-person, accelerated, weekend-long course. Topics will range from innovation and entrepreneurship to business analytics and marketing.

I’m continuing to lead my subsection and be a core team member to this day. My confidence in managing higher level projects has certainly increased as a result, and I’ve gained new skills in project management and increased my business acumen.

Samantha Whitney MSEM '23 Background Chemical Engineering Position Applications Engineer, MilliporeSigma

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Managing Technology, Leading Change

A NEW DEGREE The MSTML program was developed due to the increasing need for leaders within the growing tech sector

SPECIALIZED PATHWAYS

Select a pathway of electives to suit your personal industry goals and interests

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

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Gain new skills to take the next step in your career and reach your goals

The program will allow me to get out of that technical shell where I feel most comfortable and put myself in a position where I’m also able to support my company in those more strategic and business-focused ways.

Kenneth Vieira MSEM '21 Background: B.S. in Chemical-Biological Engineering & Biology Position: Associate Scientist II, AbbVie

FORMAT Online I Hybrid I On-Campus

TIMELINE One year of fulltime study or as little as 2 years of part-time study

SCHEDULE Full-time or part-time

CO-OP

Co-op opportunities available

Choose Your Pathway The MSTML program offers multiple ways for you to earn your degree, with specialized curriculum pathways that tap into and build upon your technical expertise. Choose from the pathways below, which will appear on your transcript:

• PRODUCT MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS ANALYTICS • COMPUTER SCIENCE • DATA SCIENCE

• BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING • HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION Additionally, a flexible pathway is available in which you may choose online and/or oncampus courses from across Tufts University.

CERTIFICATE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP (CTML) If you are looking to earn an impactful credential in less time than a full degree, Tufts Gordon Institute’s new Advanced Certificate in Technology Management & Leadership can empower you with the skills and growth mindset needed to manage technology and lead change.

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The support I’ve found through Tufts Gordon Institute and its faculty has been phenomenal.

I feel like the professors and staff really care about you, and they go above and beyond what is needed to help you to be successful.

Kelvin Coleman MSEM '23 Background Electrical Engineering Position Engineer, Draper

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Build Upon Your Education MSIM + CERTIFICATE Develop your innovation, leadership, and management skills while building your technical depth in our new MSIM+ Certificate program. Enrich your MSIM experience by earning a technical certificate in disciplines like Civil & Environmental Engineering, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering and more from Tufts University’s prestigious School of Engineering - with no additional time or tuition required!

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CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for postgraduation employment through the School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program. The Co-Op program provides students the opportunity to explore career paths, make valuable industry connections, broaden their perspectives, and acquire the skills needed to succeed outside of the classroom. The co-op is open to students in all of Tufts Gordon Institute’s graduate programs.

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TUFTS 5TH YEAR PROGRAM If you are a Tufts undergraduate student, you can earn your MS degree in as little as 9 months or at your own pace! All Tufts Gordon Institute graduate programs are eligible for the Tufts School of Engineering’s Fifth-Year Master’s Degree Program (BS/MS). Students enroll full-time or part-time while participating in the master’s degree portion of the Fifth-Year program, but must enroll immediately after completion of their BS degree. This program is open to Tufts University undergraduate Juniors and Seniors.

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MS BRIDGE PROGRAM AT TUFTS Tufts School of Engineering offers undergraduate students and alumni from select institutions (Lafayette College, Olin College, Smith College, Union College, and Wellesley College) a streamlined application process and tuition scholarship in a wide range of programs. All Tufts Gordon Institute graduate programs and Dual Degree options are eligible for the MS Bridge Program at Tufts.

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Tufts Venture Accelerator: The Tufts Venture Accelerator is a summer venture accelerator, run by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts, that provides structure, accountability, educational experiences, and more for entrepreneurs who are building a venture. This program is a popular option for MSIM students who want to continue their venture during the summer semester.

Connecting to an Ecosystem As a student at Tufts, you will have access to the Auster Center for Applied Innovation Research (AIR). The AIR Center is dedicated to advancing our understanding of how innovation can be fostered, translated, and applied to do good in the world. This will be accomplished through supporting and funding Tufts faculty and students to conduct research to explore novel ways to solve problems and achieve impact through applied innovation.

Participate in events, competitions, and tools provided by The Derby Entrepreneurship Center (DEC) at Tufts; the University’s hub for entrepreneurship. DEC strives to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among Tufts students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider Boston community. DEC runs the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition every Spring semester; the flagship venture competition at Tufts, and many other exciting events and opportunities!

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Take the Next Step Application Deadlines: Fall Priority: January 15

Application Requirements: Academic Transcripts (unofficial)

Regular: March 15

Resume

Rolling: through August 1st

Personal Statement

Spring Priority: September 15th

Two Letters of Recommendation

Rolling: through December 1st *Priority Deadline Advantages: Priority review for admission, first consideration for scholarships, earlier receipt of an admissions decision, and additional time to find housing and for securing an F-1 visa.

$85 Application Fee TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores if applicable

*GRE optional *Interview may be required after submission

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Application Requirements:

Application Requirements:

Academic Transcripts (unofficial)

Academic Transcripts (unofficial)

Resume

Resume

Personal Statement

Personal Statement

Two Letters of Recommendation

Two Letters of Recommendation

$85 Application Fee

$85 Application Fee

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores if applicable

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores if applicable

*GRE optional

*GRE optional

*Interview may be required after submission

*Interview may be required after submission

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