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Career Outcomes

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:

  • Direct feedback from employers and career coaches
  • Realistic interview scenarios
  • Greater competence and confidence
  • Build your network and explore career paths through exclusive access to industry leaders.

    Connect across programs
    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.

    Attend events like:

    • 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

    Mentorship at Foster

    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.

    Boeing engineer Tamaira Ross wrote the book on how tech leadership can be taught from the ground upRead More

    Tamaira Ross, Chief Engineer at Boeing

    Stephen Yu’s TMMBA degree was a vital bridge to his next endeavorRead More

    Stephen Yu, Chief Executive Officer at Adaptive Catalog

    Technology Management MBA student builds connections to diversify his skillsetRead More

    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.
    Browse events

    Connect with us

    Contact TMMBA Admissions with questions or connect with a student ambassador.
    Email us

    Apply

    Begin your application and take the first step toward becoming a Foster alum.
    Start Application