Technology (Management of Technology), MSTech
Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Founder's Equity, Globalization, Innovation Management, Inventor, Product Promotion, Project Management, Startups, Strategy Implementation, Systems Innovation, Venture Capital, approved for STEM-OPT extension, global management, leadership, operations management
Technology permeates nearly every aspect of our lives and drives the critical outcomes of enterprises and society. Create your career and your future in the fast-paced domain of tech management.
As the nature of work continues to change, the world needs new kinds of leaders who can balance the demands of business, technology and innovation. The Master of Science in Technology program with a concentration in management of technology was created for this purpose.
Students in this program develop a foundation in business and develop insights into the implications and impact of technology. The flexibility in course options enables students to gain new capabilities, and by integrating these disciplines, they learn to transform industries.
Students also acquire a foundation in leadership and managerial skills to complement their existing technical skills. The program then adds innovation strategy, data-driven decision-making, and entrepreneurial skills that companies need to compete in future economies.
Finally, 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.
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
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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 (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)
Additional Curriculum Information
Graduate courses from other majors may be selected with approval from the student's graduate advisory committee; these additional courses are selected to support the student's individual career goals and perceived needs. To ensure that all courses taken fit into the plan of study, all students are expected to discuss their tentative plan with their program advisors before registering for their first class, and they must have an approved plan of study on file by the completion of nine credit hours toward the degree.
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.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts from each college or university attended
- personal statement
- professional resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Global Launch at ASU offers an online alternative to standardized testing for international students who are seeking admission to ASU and need proof of English proficiency.
If the applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirements, the application may still be considered. In certain cases, demonstrated aptitude through professional experience or additional postbaccalaureate education is considered.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 04/01 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 09/15 | Priority |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- 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
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
Tech Entrepreneurship & Mgmt
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SUTON 240
polygrad@asu.edu
480-727-1874
Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
