Leadership in the management of technology and innovation in business.
Welcome. EMTM InSITE is for current students, sponsors, alumni and others interested
in Penn's Executive Master’s in Technology Management (EMTM). In each issue, we cover timely admissions information, program
highlights and personal perspectives from EMTM students, alumni and faculty. We appreciate your interest and welcome your
feedback and suggestions.
New Student Orientation: Anticipating Transformation
August in Philadelphia saw EMTM orientation, a chance for new students to get an all-encompassing preview of the academic demands, powerful social network and career opportunities that lie ahead. "Orientation was brilliant—having that kind of immersion in so many aspects of the program really got our brains activated," says Niten Lalpuria, a senior engineer at Abbott Laboratories in Princeton, NJ. "At the same time, it was a great chance to start networking and building relationships." For his part, David Horowitz came away knowing that he had made the right decision to enroll in EMTM at this point in his career. "Orientation was a wonderful experience. It made me eager to return to campus and it made me feel excited about the next few years of my academic and professional life." |
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EMTM VIPs Launch Exciting Initiatives
The Wharton Venture Initiation Program (VIP) gives University of Pennsylvania students the opportunity to bring a business idea to fruition through the help of seasoned advisers, educational programs and networking sessions, and EMTM students are using this invaluable resource to launch innovative new enterprises. Dan Hughes '11, Brendan McCorkle '11 and Michael Crossey '12 are behind four exciting projects chosen for this competitive program last fall. This article is the last in a series tracking their progress. |
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EMTM's Transformative Impact:
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Alumni Around the World
EMTM prepares its graduates for careers in business and technology with skills that are applicable around the world. From expatriates who have returned to their native countries to entrepreneurs seeking out opportunities in foreign lands, EMTM alumni are proving that their education translates across the global marketplace. From Italy, France and Sweden to China and Australia, five alumni have made careers for themselves in far flung locations around the globe. |
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EMTM Profiles: The Beauty of the Program
Read the stories of six graduates of the EMTM program who propelled themselves into more senior and wide ranging positions—expanding their opportunities while making an impact on their businesses. In the words of an alumnus, "My return on investment was huge—EMTM has given me greater potential to achieve within the company and, more important, it has prepared me for the work I'll be doing 10 or 15 years from now." |
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