Technology Management
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
However, some option modules do have entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet them when you register for any of these modules:
- Managing in a changing world (B870)
- Creating and sustaining value (B872)
- Advance your independent learning (YXM830)
Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have:
- A UK honours degree (or equivalent) or technology management experience.
- Minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of:
- Reading: 5.5
- Writing: 5.5
- Speaking: 5.5
- Listening: 5.5
- Overall: 6.0.
Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.
Months of entry
May, November
Course content
This MSc provides the knowledge and skills to shape technology strategy, innovation and management decisions to make a real difference to your organisation. First, you’ll focus on the operational aspects of managing technological innovation and change, then explore a range of capabilities essential to technological innovation, strategic development and management. You’ll choose option modules from business management, computing and IT, engineering, environmental management and systems thinking. Finally, you’ll conclude with an in-depth investigation of a topic or problem of your choice.
Key features of the course
- Approach and solve complex real-world problems
- Develop essential skills for systematically and successfully addressing technology management issues in your organisation and wider contexts
- Conclude with a substantial piece of independent study on a topic of professional interest
- Build a platform for further research studies
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll study two compulsory 30-credit innovation modules, choose 90 credits from a range of option modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.
Fees and funding
For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- The Open University
- general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 303 5303