Students interact and collaborate on design and prototyping solutions that address the unique challenges of their projects. This area includes 3D printers, laser cutters, model-making supplies, drawing tools, and more.
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Technology Innovation
Accelerate your tech career online and in-person (Redmond, WA) in 21 months.
Applications are still being accepted on a case by case basis. Email us to learn more.
Build the technical, business, and design skills to lead innovation.
Gain hands-on experience in labs, industry-sponsored projects, and direct engagement with mentors—without pausing your career.
In-person courses hosted at the center of Microsoft’s global headquarters in Redmond with unparalleled proximity to some of the world’s most impactful technology companies.
21 Month Program
In-Person 2x/Month
Online 2x/Week
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2027 Key Dates & Deadlines
| Application deadline | Decision notification | Enrollment deadline | Eligibility | |
| Round 1 | Nov 5, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | Full-time only |
| Round 2 | Jan 14, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 | Full-time & Hybrid |
| Round 3 | Mar 25, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | June 4, 2027 | Full-time & Hybrid (final deadline for Dual Degree applicants) |
Applications are open now.
Important
The Hybrid MSTI program does not sponsor F or J student visas. Consider applying to the full-time MSTI program.
Dedicated Technology Labs and Workspaces
Put theory into practice steps away from classrooms in state-of-the-art prototyping, robotics, other facilities where you’ll design, prototype, and test ideas quickly—all with input and guidance from our dedicated, expert staff.
Sponsored Capstone Experiences with Tech Leaders
Work alongside technology experts on real-world challenges brought by our industry partners, including T-Mobile, Microsoft, Meta, and many others.
Immersed in Seattle's Thriving Tech Ecosystem
Live and work on challenging projects in one of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs. The Seattle area is home to over 35,000 tech companies and ranks as the #1 city for early-career technology professionals.
Integrated Engineering + Business + Design Curriculum
Hardware design, software development, user-experience design, technology strategy, entrepreneurship. These essential concepts and more come together in a fully integrated, STEM-designated program.
High-Quality Hybrid Learning at GIX
See how the GIX Distance Learning Studio enables clear, engaging, and interactive online learning, all designed for today's tech professionals.
Work in Dedicated On-Site Prototyping Labs
Designed specifically to support the full-time and hybrid MSTI programs, these workspaces enable emerging technology leaders to transform ideas into innovations.
Robotics Lab
The Shops
Hardware Prototyping Lab
Rapid Prototyping Bay
Prototyping Labs
Robotics Lab
The Robotics Lab is a multi-functional workspace that includes individual workstations, electronics workbenches, and mobility and manipulation robots for project use. Here you have access to a variety of robotics platforms and environments to explore human-robot interactions, including robotics pens, multiple Kinova manipulator arms, a drone net, and other tools for creating robotics solutions that can sense, navigate, and manipulate the dynamic world around them.
The Shops
At the heart of the Prototyping Labs students will find a variety of specialized tools and work areas that collectively comprise “The Shops.” Engaging with these facilities, which includes a wood and plastics shop, a milling and machine room, a CNC router room, a paint booth, and a large-format laser, you can learn to manipulate physical materials in three dimensions. Here you can explore form-finding, fabrication, and assembly techniques, and create complex parts and assemblies using computer-controlled equipment.
Hardware Prototyping Lab
The Hardware Prototyping Lab is a dedicated space for developing, testing, and fabricating electronics hardware prototypes. It houses several fully equipped electronic workstations, a full line of printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping equipment, and a library of materials and components available to all users.
Rapid Prototyping Bay
The Rapid Prototyping Bay adjacent to the Makerspace houses a variety of self-service and full-service 3D printing and laser cutting technologies. Laser cutting and 3D printing are the most popular maker technologies in the Prototyping Labs. With more than 6 laser cutters and 30 3D printers of various types, the Labs have substantial capacity for rapid prototyping.
Look Inside the MSTI
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Students’ robot aims to streamline marine research and aid the recovery of underwater ecosystems impacted by climate change.
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Practical Robots: Aayush Kumar Creates Robots with Real-World Uses
Aayush Kumar is advancing what’s possible with his quadruped robot project. His work combines hardware innovation, software optimization, and a vision for practical applications.
Aayush Kumar is advancing what’s possible with his quadruped robot project. His work combines hardware innovation, software optimization, and a vision for practical applications.
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