Admissions and Financial Aid

We seek dynamic, motivated and creative candidates and consider how each applicant will contribute to — and benefit from — Brown's diverse and collaborative culture. The Admission’s committee conducts a holistic review of each application, factoring  in your unique talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspective and identity. We strongly encourage you to apply early and look forward to getting to know you. 

Admissions Process

We seek a diverse cohort and consider candidates with varied backgrounds (e.g., technical/non-technical undergraduate degree, senior managers to the C-suite) across many industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Demonstrate a strong track record of achievement
  • Professional achievements
  • Academic excellence
  • Leadership potential

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:

At this time, we do not offer I-20 certificates for students in the Technology Leadership master's programs due to their blended low-residency/online program formats. Other visa types are not supported for studying in the United States. If you do not require a visa to study in the United States, but received your degree(s) outside of the United States, we require a course-by-course credential evaluation sent directly from any of the following: World Education Services (WES) Course-By-Course Evaluation; Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) Course By Course Evaluation; SpanTran Course Analysis to the Brown University School of Professional Studies.

Fall Start Deadlines

Application Open Priority 1 Priority 2 Final Deadline
February 14, 2024 April 1, 2024 June 1, 2024 July 1, 2024
Decision Communicated April 15, 2024 June 17, 2024 July 19, 2024

Spring Start Deadlines

Application Open Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Final Deadline
February 14, 2024 April 1, 2024 June 1, 2024 September 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
Decision Communicated April 15, 2024 June 17, 2024 September 17, 2024 November 15, 2024

To complete your application, submit the following via the online application system:

  • Official Transcripts
    Please submit an official transcript for all programs, both undergraduate and graduate, for which you were awarded a degree. Please note that unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application, but official transcripts are required prior to the program start date. Please have all official transcripts emailed to masters_admissions@brown.edu

  • Personal Statement
    As part of the online application you will need to prepare a personal statement that addresses why you want to pursue the Master of Science in Technology Leadership at Brown, what you hope to learn from the program, and how your participation will enrich the experience of others in the program (approximately 500-750 words).

  • Resume or CV

  • Short Essay Questions

  • Video Questions Prompts

    You'll be asked to answer two questions, each in a 60-second recorded video.
  • Letters of Recommendation

    As part of your application, please submit the names and contact information for three professional colleagues who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. One letter should come from your present or past supervisor or from a more senior executive in your organization. Please note that you only need to provide their names and email addresses, not the actual recommendations, in order to submit your application. Our enrollment team will monitor the submission of your recommendations.


    The recommender will be asked:

    • For how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? If you have experience with the applicant in an academic setting, please comment on their academic performance and potential. Finally, any relevant information you would like to share is welcome.

    • We would appreciate your opinion on the candidate’s career achievements, strengths and weaknesses, initiative, creativity, their ability to contribute in a peer-to-peer learning environment, and how the program fits with the candidate’s career aspirations.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The most current tuition and fees for the ScM in Technology Leadership program can be found on Brown’s Bursar’s Office page here*. Travel and lodging for residential sessions and any required books and materials are additional.

*Please note that the cost currently listed is reflective of the 23/24 academic year, and is subject to change pending corporate approval in May 2024.

The majority of students enrolled in this program are self-supported and/or supported in part by their employers. We encourage master's applicants to maximize funding sources:

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Limited scholarship support may be awarded to select candidates based on merit. All applicants will be considered for the Merit Scholarship that will be communicated to you when you receive your Admission decision. 
 
Please email professional@brown.edu to learn more.
 
10% scholarship if referred by a Brown alumni.
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We encourage you to simultaneously apply for outside scholarships and pursue educational benefits at your organization.

Military applicants are encouraged to research benefits eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®; Brown University School of Professional Studies is also a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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Limited scholarship support may be awarded to select candidates based on merit. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship, please check the option (check box) within your application. If you are eligible for the Merit Scholarship that will be communicated to you when you receive your Admission decision. 
 
Please email professional@brown.edu to learn more.

10% scholarship with a letter of recommendation from a Brown alumni whom you have worked with directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to our most commonly asked questions.

Outside of the residential sessions on campus, you should anticipate 25-30 hours of online, asynchronous coursework per week.

It varies by semester. In the fall and spring, students are enrolled in up to four courses simultaneously, while in the summer students are enrolled in two courses simultaneously. 

Please refer to the bursar’s office for the most current tuition and fees. The comprehensive tuition covers the 12-month academic program and related fees. It does not include travel, lodging for the residential sessions at Brown University, or any books and materials that may be required for courses.

Our application fee is $200 and payable online.

Application fee waivers are available to Active Military and Veterans for the Master's in Technology Leadership programs. Please contact professional@brown.edu for more information.

Limited scholarship support may be awarded to select candidates based on merit (GPA, awards, professional accomplishments, etc.). All students will be considered for a Merit Scholarship, there is not a separate application. If you are eligible for the Merit Scholarship, that will be communicated to you when you receive your admissions decision.

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The ScM in Technology Leadership is an 8-credit program.

Your diploma will declare that you have obtained an ScM in Technology Leadership from Brown University. The ScM is the acronym for Master of Science. Your degree is a Master of Science in Technology Leadership. 

Yes, please click on this link to schedule.