Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Technology program with a concentration in management of technology is designed to create new kinds of leaders who can balance the demands of business, technology, and innovation. This program develops a foundation in business and provides insights into the implications and impact of technology.

Program Description

The program enables students to gain new capabilities by integrating business and technology disciplines. Students acquire a foundation in leadership and managerial skills to complement their existing technical skills. The program adds innovation strategy, data-driven decision-making, and entrepreneurial skills that companies need to compete in future economies.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
• 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (TMC 593)
• Required Core (3 credit hours): OMT 570 Advanced Project Management (3)
• Concentration (12 credit hours):
  • OMT 520 Strategic Management of Technology (3)
  • TEM 501 Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3) or FSE 501 Technology Entrepreneurship (3)
  • TEM 505 Data-driven Decision Making (3)
  • TEM 531 Disruptive Innovation and Technological Evolution (3)
• Electives (12 or 15 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (0 or 3 credit hours):
  • portfolio (0)
  • TMC 593 Applied Project (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in nine semester hours of graduate coursework from a U.S. institution or in an applicable conferred master's degree program from a regionally accredited college or university.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Application Deadlines

• Fall:
  • Session A/C: In Person, 04/01, Priority
• Spring:
  • Session A/C: In Person, 09/15, Priority

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, design and implement solutions to management of technology problems through applied practice
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate complex management of technology solutions effectively
• Demonstrate ability to work as an integral team to identify, plan and execute technology-based projects

Career Opportunities

The MSTech program with a concentration in management of technology is tailored to individual professional goals, ensuring that each graduate not only obtains basic leadership and management skills, but also is ready to excel in an array of tech leadership roles. Program alumni currently work in fields such as:

• artificial intelligence data analytics
• manufacturing
• marketing
• operations management
• product management
• project management
• QA
• startup founding

Additional Information

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension. The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.