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One of the newer programs to emerge with the onset of advanced technology is the Technology Management Master's Degree. In order to earn these degrees, students may take courses such as corporate finance, operations and IT management, technology in the business environment, and technology law. Technology Management Master's Degree Profile A Master's Degree in Technology Management program is designed to give students the skills necessary to be effective managers of both technology and people. Graduates will be able to analyze new technologies and to apply them within the corporate environment. This degree combines work experience with instruction in order to give its students real-world applicability of concepts. Career Opportunities Typical Careers Graduates of a Technology Management (MBA) Master's Degree program may choose to pursue a variety of different careers upon graduation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) predicts median annual incomes for graduates in the following positions: Systems Analysts and Administrators: $67,000 Chief Technology Officers: $100,000 Engineers: $80,000 Job Outlook As technology continues to advance and as corporations depend increasingly upon technology applications, the demand for professionals who can manage technology will increase. Graduates who also obtain managerial skills such as organizational and human management will be in great demand. Degree Specifics Classes Students in Technology Management programs will rely just as heavily on professional seminars and internships as they will on classroom education. There are some courses that are vital for students' understanding of technology management, courses which may include corporate finance, operations and IT management, technology in the business environment, and technology law. Skills Obtained Upon completion of such a program, the graduate should have the skills necessary to take a hands-on approach to technology problem solving. The graduate should also be able to use technology as a means of business productivity and understand how to be an effective manager of people. |
