Technology Management
Managing technology has become a high-growth field with great career options.
Technology has become a driving force in virtually every aspect of all industries. Everyone who works in an office, at a production plant, in a research lab, at a retail store, or out on the road uses technology tools as part of their regular workday. Managing these tools and handling all of the information they produce has become a major, highly-rewarding career field.
#20 Best Job in America is IT Manager according to U.S. News & World Report's 2013 survey.
Best of all, this growth is bound to continue for years to come. Here’s why:
- Computer system capabilities are vital to increasing both productivity and profitability. Any organization that wants to grow will continue to invest in more, better and faster tools and will need professionals to manage the planning and implementation
- Continuing Internet growth will call for better security against damaging computer viruses, online credit card fraud and identity theft
- As company IT departments expand, professionals who understand the field will be needed to oversee IT staff
If you’re tech savvy and enjoy a challenge, consider this growing career field.
Successful technology professionals have to be able to work well with others and willing to work the long hours required to get computer systems up and running. In addition, they must be able to plan ahead and prepare for future problems and service requirements.
A career in technology management could be right for you if you:
- Are logical – like to solve problems in math or science
- Are comfortable working with your hands as well as your mind
- Have an aptitude for working with the latest technology
- Can communicate and explain technology to non-tech professionals
- Enjoy directing projects and motivating people
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
CIP Codes:
11.0701
Semesters:
4
Tuition Range:
$23,760
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
11
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$26,493
On-time Completion:
0.00%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
No information available
SOC:
15-1121; 15-1122; 15-1143; 15-1152
Occupational Title:
Analysts, Applications; Analysts, Information Security; Architects, Computer Network; Computer Network Support Specialists
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1121.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1122.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1143.00
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
CIP Codes:
52.1201
Semesters:
9
Tuition Range:
$49,140-$54,540
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
55
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$30,097
On-time Completion:
29.09%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
89.70%
SOC:
11-3021; 15-1131
Occupational Title:
Computer and Information Systems Managers; Computer Programmers
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3021.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1131.00
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CIP Codes:
52.0299
Semesters:
4
Tuition Range:
$24,375-$30,000
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
64
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$36,420
On-time Completion:
0.328125
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
0.91
SOC:
11-1011; 11-1021; 11-2022; 11-3011; 11-3051; 11-3071; 11-9021; 11-9151; 11-9199; 13-1051; 13-1111; 25-1011
Occupational Title:
Chief Executives; General and Operations Managers; Sales Managers; Administrative Services Managers ; Industrial Production Managers ; Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers; Construction Managers, Social and Community Service Managers, Managers, All Other, Cost Estimators, Management Analysts, Business Teachers, Postsecondary
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-1011.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-1021.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-2022.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3011.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3051.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3071.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9021.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9151.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1051.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1111.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1011.00












