Management of Technology, MS
Business, Data Driven Decision Making, Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Intrapreneurship, Product Development, Scaling, Strategic Management, Technology, approved for STEM-OPT extension, leadership
Do you have deep technical or engineering expertise? Have you been looking for a program to expand your career in strategic technology innovation, decision-making and development? You can learn how to balance the demands of innovation, technology and business operations and become a leader in technology.
In the Master of Science program in management of technology, students with a STEM background gain a deep understanding of the impact of technology in enterprise environments.
Through a curriculum that emphasizes innovation strategy, data-driven decision-making and an entrepreneurial mindset, students develop leadership and management skills to complement their technical expertise and compete in future economies. Flexible elective options enable students to pursue interests tailored to their professional and technology leadership goals and to gain new capabilities; by integrating disciplines, they learn to transform industries.
Students choose classes in their areas of interest that mix hard and soft skills in critical areas of interdisciplinary data science; sustainable enterprises; social, entrepreneurial and disruptive innovation; enterprise logistics and operations; or advanced technologies such as smart manufacturing and engineering, artificial intelligence or blockchain technology industries.
The program is a good fit for STEM professionals who wish to progress and broaden their careers in their respective technology industries.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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 at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
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. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (TMC 593)
Required Core (15 credit hours) Restricted Electives (3 or 6 credit hours) Electives or Research (9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 or 3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
FSE 501 Technology Entrepreneurship (3), OMT 598 Intrapreneurship in Industrial HR Management (3) or TEM 501 Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3)
OMT 520 Strategic Management of Technology (3)
OMT 570 Advanced Project Management (3)
TEM 505 Data-driven Decision Making (3)
TEM 531 Disruptive Innovation and Technological Evolution (3)
OMT 504 Ethical Issues in Technology (3)
OMT 548 Statistical Methods for Research (3)
TEM 507 Venture Digital Data Analytics (3)
TEM 508 Crowdfunding, Currency and Blockchain Innovations (3)
TEM 530 Statistics Bootcamp for Industry (3)
TEM 598 Special Topics (3)
TMC 584 Internship (3)
TMC 590 Reading and Conference (3)
portfolio (0)
TMC 593 Applied Project (3)
For their culminating experience, students complete an applied project or a portfolio. The supervised applied project should demonstrate the student's ability to apply research skills in practice. The portfolio highlights three major accomplishments in the program and may include projects, papers, ventures and research. The portfolio includes a resume, written reflection, and self-assessment of graduate program accomplishments, with the supporting assignments and projects included. Portfolio submissions are reviewed by the student's faculty advisor and program chair for consistency in grading.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, engineering technology, hard science, mathematics, computer science or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") 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 an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- professional resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admission Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
The personal statement should describe the student's background and professional goals, and explain how the program will help them achieve those goals. The statement should also demonstrate good communication skills in English.
Applicants should have one to three years of industry experience in a technology-driven business; experience in entrepreneurship, product development, marketing and intrapreneurship is a plus.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling |
Students have international internship and embedded learning opportunities with a diverse and inclusive group of professionals and colleagues. International students have secured internships within the U.S., based on market conditions in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and in other states during the summer session. On a competitive basis, the program offers embedded learning for select courses with either a technology focus or a social entrepreneurship focus; participating companies include Honeywell, Intel, NXP and United Way. Study abroad opportunities include summer programs in Japan and Ireland through the Global Education Office.
Graduates of this program are well positioned to move into innovation decision-making, management or executive roles, or to develop their own ventures. They are prepared to pursue careers in technology-based companies in the U.S. and around the world. Opportunities include these positions:
- artificial intelligence machine manager or learning integration manager
- business development and operations manager
- chief innovation officer
- chief technology officer
- data business analyst
- director or vice president of product innovation
- founder or chief executive officer
- manufacturing director
- market research analyst
- production manager
- supply chain manager
Tech Entrepreneurship & Mgmt
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SUTON 240
polygrad@asu.edu
480-727-1874
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
