Online Master of Science in Global Technology & Development (Applied International Development)
A Master of Science in global technology and development with a concentration in applied international development supports your goal of addressing major international concerns, from education and health to sustainability. You’ll have many opportunities to select courses that align with your specific field of interest and support your goal of positive global change.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/08/2024
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
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What is global technology and development?
Global technology and development uses international development and scientific disciplines to better understand and more capably address global issues. Examples include addressing climate change, delivering accessible health care and education and providing clean drinking water.
There are two key components of global and technology development:
- Recognizing the ability of technology to affect societies.
- Understanding how changes in societies lead to technological innovation.
While technology is a foundational focus, this discipline takes many other concepts into account. Depending on the specific context of a project, considerations such as history, religion and society can all come into play. Effective development needs more than just the right technology and data. Implementation often requires a strong grasp of a community’s culture.
What is technology’s role in global development?
Technology, which is taken to mean every sort of tool or system used by society to advance its goals, affects social, political and economic processes and outcomes.
Will my global technology and development degree say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Featured global technology and development master's degree courses
Development Policies and Practices
Financial and Resource Management
Global Technology and Development
Program Evaluation and Information Management
Applied Project Methods for Global Development
Applied Project
What can I do with a global technology and development master's degree?
Chief sustainability officer
Development professional in international and national NGOs
Foreign service officer
Program director for consulting firms
Social corporate responsibility officer
Teacher
Supportive, experienced and committed educators
The faculty of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society works around the world on a wide variety of projects, such as energy innovation, poverty alleviation, community development, food security, water access and education. They work on projects in the regions of Africa; the Middle East; Central, South and Southeast Asia; China; Latin America and North America; with funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Agency for International Development, the World Bank and other entities. They bring their real-world experience to bear on the design of courses and the mentoring of students.
Supportive, experienced and committed educators
The faculty of the School for the Future of Innovation in Society works around the world on a wide variety of projects, such as energy innovation, poverty alleviation, community development, food security, water access and education. They work on projects in the regions of Africa; the Middle East; Central, South and Southeast Asia; China; Latin America and North America; with funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Agency for International Development, the World Bank and other entities. They bring their real-world experience to bear on the design of courses and the mentoring of students.
Master’s in global technology and development admission requirements
Applicants to the Master of Science in global technology and development with a concentration in applied international development must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Global Futures.
Preparing the next generation of leaders in global technology and development
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