Master of Science in Technology Management

• Total number of credits: 36 credits
• Core Course Requirements: 27 credits
• Elective Course Requirements: 9 credits

To be awarded the Master of Science in Technology Management degree, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of coursework. Students are required to complete the nine core courses; each course is equivalent to three credit hours. Students must also select and complete three of the elective courses. Each elective course is equivalent to three credit hours.  

Students entering the MSTM program will have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. It is strongly preferred that the undergraduate degree be in a science, technology, or engineering discipline. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines may request a waiver from the Dean of the Forbes School of Business & Technology by providing satisfactory evidence that documents prior practical work experience equivalent to the knowledge found in a preferred program. 
 

Successful completion of this program by itself does not provide licensure or certification in any state, regardless of concentration or specialization. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements prior to enrollment. Requirements may vary by state. Ashford University does not guarantee that any professional organization will accept a graduate's application to sit for any exam for the purpose of professional certification.

Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Technology Management program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

•Have earned a regionally or approved nationally accredited bachelor’s degree or post-graduate degree in science, technology, or engineering with minimum GPA of 2.0.**

**Unofficial or official transcripts from the institution(s) that awarded your bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or other fields must be submitted with the Application for Admission. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in fields other than science, technology, or engineering that can document prior technical work experience equivalent to the knowledge may request a waiver. 

Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
 

While Ashford University does not collect applicant criminal background, certain criminal histories may prevent students from obtaining licensure, certification or employment in their chosen field of study.