Upon achieving a bachelor’s degree, many students choose to pursue a master’s degree in their given field of study because of the more specialized study—and increased career opportunities—that the degree provides. A master’s degree can take anywhere from one to two years to complete.
What is an MA in Technology Studies? Most technology master’s programs teach and train students how to create and manage innovations and provide in-depth knowledge on the analytical functions of management. The concepts of entrepreneurism, process optimization and research methods are often cultivated or at least addressed. Additionally, many programs give students an opportunity to take an internship during the final semester of the course of study after declaring an area of specialization.
There are myriad benefits of achieving an MA a technology field. Most students appreciate the versatility of the degree and the fact that it provides a practical foundation to many modern applied sciences. Technology studies are sometimes grouped with programs in science, mathematics and engineering. When these subjects are combined, they are generally known as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
The costs of earning this type of degree vary by school, the geographic location of the school and the length of the program. Contact the admission office of the school you’re interested in directly for exact course and registration fees.
Graduates with an MA in Technology Studies go on to rewarding careers in both the public and private sector. Because of the broad nature of the degree, graduates find that their skills are marketable in a number of different fields. For example, graduates often work in the product development and marketing departments of companies or, armed with newfound entrepreneurial skills, they may decide to develop their own product or invention and go into business for themselves.
There are numerous opportunities to earn an MA in a technology field both in the United States and overseas. Many online opportunities also exist for the program, which is a good option for working professionals in particular, who comprise a significant number of those seeking this type of degree. To get started, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.
Computer technologies and the IT professionals who manage them are vital assets in the business world. At Webster University, the master's degree in information technology management focuses on emerging technologies and the management of both IT and people engaged in computer technology enterprises. [+]
As IT Manager you will develop strategies to utilize data, information, and knowledge of your organization in order to achieve and develop strategic objectives. Working at the interface between leadership and information technology, you will conduct and supervise projects within and between international enterprises, non-governmental, or governmental organizations. [+]
IT Management experts are equipped to tackle the leadership positions within high-tech environments combining their strategic and operational understanding of technology and how it can enhance essential business processes. [+]
This course is designed to give you a critical analysis of issues of policy and regulation in the media, information and/or telecommunications/internet sectors, which may include links between policy and policy-making affecting media industries and telecommunications/internet and political, economic or social developments affecting markets, companies, technologies, institutions or international relations. [+]
Our MA Cyber Crime and Terrorism will expose you to the constantly changing nature of online crimes and criminal behaviour in order to understand the threats, trends, issues and responses in terrorism and cybersecurity as well as the crucial ethical questions. [+]
The focus of the programme is on understanding digital technologies as the key driver of public and private-sector developments across the world, and how to make sure that digitisation brings about sustainable and green growth and development. [+]
Our expertly designed online curriculum empowers working professionals to advance their careers in the areas of digital marketing and data analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for advertising and marketing managers will grow by 9% over a 10-year span. With a balanced curriculum of digital-centric marketing and omnichannel customer analytics courses, graduates of the program develop digital and analytic skills that are necessary to compete in today's dynamic insight-driven marketing environment. [+]
At the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, we offer a Master of Arts in International Science and Technology Policy that is one of the most prominent programs of its kind in the world. Our students receive more than just a classroom education in policy analysis, research methods, and issues in science and technology; they also learn about the global impacts of these policies and put them to practice in the Washington, DC, science, and technology community. [+]
The CCT Program encourages students with different backgrounds and perspectives to work together to identify opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies. [+]
The programme educates specialists who are able to implement ICT solutions to management processes of enterprises. [+]
Software Engineering at BIT is in the forefront of national software programs and is a key program in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The program, with software engineering as the key subject, includes software system development and software engineering management. [+]
This programme takes graduates from many disciplines and provides them with the skills to plan, design, build and promote effective websites. It is designed for people who manage corporate websites, those who wish to start their own web business and those who would like to build a career in the web design industry. The design of excellent websites presents a notable intellectual challenge and, during the programme, students develop a modern, professional and 'real-world' approach. Our objective is to provide a balanced education in the three main aspects of web design and content management: technical, functional and aesthetic. [+]
Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system (1 quarter = 10 weeks). Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available at the start of every Quarter and of every Term, in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August. [+]
In the Digital Humanities program, you will learn to build research projects that tackle questions across the whole field of premodern studies while using and developing new digital technologies. [+]
MA in Information and Communication Engineering [+]
