Overview

Key facts

The Global Technology and Development MSc program from Arizona State University offers a globally and technologically focused program by exposing students to a comprehensive understanding of systems of technology, the interface between technology and society, and their roles in global development, innovation and change. On a theoretical level, the program seeks to bridge the perspectives of international development and science, technology and society, incorporating theoretical and conceptual frameworks from both fields of study into the core curriculum.

The study of technology and applied sciences has traditionally taken place separately from the social science disciplines, offering little insight into how the advance of technology affects social, political and economic development, and vice versa. At the same time, academic programs that do explore these issues are often created in isolation from science and technology. Yet, in the 21st century, it is imperative that we seek to understand the interrelationships between technological and human development, as well as how these interrelationships affect the environment.

Program Objectives

Students will learn the following:

Identification and evaluation of theories of economic, social and political development, and how they help us understand the impact of technology.
A broad understanding of sociotechnical systems and scope of human activity globalized and revolutionized by technology, particularly in the current era of globalization.
Critical analyses of current global events and situations including an understanding of their historical contexts, in order to make appropriate policy decisions regarding technology and development.
Understanding of the implications of technological innovation and development in environments other than their own society and culture.
Appreciation of factors that differ in various cultural, political and social contexts.
Identification of problems, formulation of research agendas, and implementation of research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Policy & Practices

Global Technology and Development

Technology and the International Political System

Research Design in Technology and Development

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis in Technology and Development

Technology and Development in Zones of Conflict

Technology and Development in the Middle East

Technology and Development in Latin America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by ASU in a related field such as political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, economics, business, education, technology, engineering, life sciences, foreign languages or literature.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
personal statement
two letters of recommendation
proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: $10,890/ year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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