TIE Masters: Transforming Ideas into Innovations
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Master of Science degree is a dynamic 16-month program meticulously designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge essential for thriving careers in venture formation, startups, and established organizations alike.
Explore how you can drive positive change and contribute to the dynamic world of technology and business by turning novel ideas into tangible products and successful ventures for real-world impact.
Global Technology Innovation Hub
A central highlight of the TIE program is a six-month internship at a Global Technology Innovation Hub. Students will engage with incubators and leading startup founders to develop their entrepreneurial ideas within an immersive culture of tech innovation. Through this unique opportunity students will gain hands-on experience with innovation leaders in a global tech ecosystems.
Global Technology Innovation Hub
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Our campus is a self-contained world, home to a diverse community of scholars and scientists who thrive in an all-inclusive environment surrounded by stunning landscapes.
More than just a research institution, it serves as a home away from home—an international community where members from every corner of the globe come together to study, celebrate, explore, and live.
Make KAUST your home away from home
CAMPUS
FACILITIES
CAMPUS FACILITIES
KAUST hosts a wide range of sophisticated instruments and world-class facilities that students can access, including the Prototyping and Product Development Core Lab, and laboratories involving robotics and embedded systems, sensors, intelligent autonomous systems and biotechnology. Specific labs will be identified based on the curriculum and individual projects.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As a TIE graduate, you will be well prepared to embark on a dynamic professional journey.
You could become an innovation leader, driving transformative projects in established organizations or founding your own technology startups. The program will equip you with the necessary skills to excel in roles such as as a technology consultant, research and development manager, product manager, innovation strategist or even a venture capitalist. With TIE, you will be in high demand, ready to contribute to the growth of innovation ecosystems, and you will be well positioned to make a lasting impact on the ever-evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship. Do not miss this opportunity to shape your future and be a catalyst for change — join the TIE program and unlock a world of possibilities for your career.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A NEW ERA FOR KAUST
Our unrelenting commitment to research, innovation and talent has seen KAUST establish itself as one of the leading research universities in the world, ranking #1 for citations per faculty globally, with a reputation for impact-driven research that contributes to the betterment of the world. This new era of KAUST builds on our many successes, achievements and strong foundations, and our new strategy represents an evolution that brings us closer to the interests of the Kingdom.
CONTACT US
Office of Admissions:
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
For a list of commonly asked questions, please visit the TIE FAQ and Admissions website.
If you have specific questions about TIE that aren't addressed here, please email tie@kaust.edu.sa.
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