From smartphones to gaming consoles to productivity systems to digital media, digital technology specialists are behind their design and creation. These professionals may choose to focus on programming and software, user interfaces, networks and data transmission, hardware or other functionalities in this field.

An extreme lack of resources coupled with a poor economic situation has made The Gambia a poor choice for those seeking a degree in higher education. Though the number of educated Gambians is on the rise, it is still far lower than the international average.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.