Career Outcomes
Innovation moves fast — and leaders who drive it don’t just adapt; they shape what’s next. At the Foster School of Business, the Technology Management MBA (TMMBA) program and its Career Management team empower experienced professionals to build meaningful connections with students and alumni across diverse industries, helping you advance your career and meet your goals.
39%
Average salary increase ($116K to $160K)
52%
of Alumni moved up in their organization
39%
of alumni changed functions
27%
of alumni changed industries
Career Resources and Services
Whether you want to move up the ladder, switch fields, or launch your own company, Technology Management MBA and the UW Foster School can help. TMMBA offers tools, frameworks, support, and professional coaching to help you take your career to the next level. You will have access to a mentoring program, small group discussions, networking events, and much more so that you are in a great position to achieve your goals.
Personalized guidance to advance your career with confidence.
One-on-one coaching empowers you to define what success looks like and build a strategy to achieve it. Our coaches help you make informed choices and stay aligned with your personal and professional values.
Work one-on-one to:
- Clarify goals and priorities
- Build a long-term vision
- Navigate key decisions and transitions
Get coaching for:
- Resume and cover letter refinement
- Portfolio development
- Targeted job search strategies
- Overcoming professional roadblocks
Flexible, skill-building resources to boost your career readiness.
Designed for both independent learners and collaborative environments, workshops support your ongoing growth throughout your program.
Choose your format:
- Live sessions
- On-demand modules
Build essential skills:
- Resume writing
- LinkedIn optimization
- Elevator pitch development
- Personal branding
Practice with professionals and get feedback that sharpens your edge.
Mock interviews simulate real-world hiring situations, helping you refine your communication and problem-solving skills in a low-stakes environment.
Prepare for interview types:
- Functional (skills-based)
- Behavioral (experience-based)
- Case (consulting-style)
What you’ll gain:
Build your network and explore career paths through exclusive access to industry leaders.
Engage with peers and professionals from across Foster’s degree offerings for broader connections and insights. Gain access to Private LinkedIn groups and Foster’s online alumni directory.
Explore opportunities
These experiences expand your reach and deepen your understanding of industries, roles, and workplace cultures, essential preparation for your next step.
- Networking mixers
- Coffee chats
- Company info sessions
- Industry panels
- Company visits
- Speaker series
- Career fairs
One-on-one mentorship from industry veterans to support your career growth.
Mentorship at Foster provides deeper insight into industry trends, leadership paths, and decision-making strategies. It’s a personalized relationship focused on long-term growth.
Get matched with experienced alumni and Senior professionals in your field.
Explore:
- Real-world leadership decisions
- Long-term career alignment
- Strategic thinking at the executive level
Immersive career exploration experiences across top business hubs.
These curated visits introduce you to a variety of roles, functions, and company cultures in key cities. They also help you determine if relocation aligns with your goals. Read about a recent Bay Area MBA Trek and the connections students built with top companies.
Explore cities like:
- San Francisco
- Austin
- Portland
- And beyond
Each trek includes:
- Behind-the-scenes company access
- Candid conversations with leadership
- Exposure to workplace culture and regional ecosystems
Collaborative support to help you stay focused and energized in your career journey.
These facilitated small groups provide structured space to share challenges, reflect on progress, and learn from peers across degree programs.
Join small groups for:
- Peer mentoring
- Structured accountability
- Shared job search momentum
Cohorts span programs to foster community and broaden perspectives.
Alumni Success Stories
Leverage the power of 60,000+ alumni across the globe to achieve your career goals.
Tamaira Ross, Chief Engineer at Boeing
Stephen Yu, Chief Executive Officer at Adaptive Catalog
José Lara Silva, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Employers and Partners
Companies Hiring
Foster TMMBA Graduates
Amazon
Blue Origin
Boeing
Google
lululemon
Meta
Microsoft
T-Mobile
Company Partners
Costco
Expedia
Nintendo
Nordstrom
NVIDIA
PACCAR
Remitly
Starbucks
Zillow
Take the next step
Get involved
Attend an info session, application workshop, campus tour, and more.
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Connect with us
Contact TMMBA Admissions with questions or connect with a student ambassador.
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Apply
Begin your application and take the first step toward becoming a Foster alum.
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