Technological Leadership, BS
At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus, or online
- Additional Program Fee: No
- Second Language Requirement: No
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Math Intensity:
Moderate
- Initial Math Course: MAT 251 - Calculus for Life Sciences
Required Courses (Major Map)
Program Description
In the BS degree program in technological leadership, students learn complex problem-solving, technical design thinking and leadership skills. Coursework focuses on individual and team-based research, technology design, intensive internships and fundamental skills in writing, math and coding.
Offered by the Interplanetary Initiative, this major consists of an interdisciplinary blend of student-driven classroom learning and hands-on projects. In inquiry classes, students use an innovative inquiry cycle to explore big questions associated with human society and space exploration. Examples of these questions include, "What will the moon look like after human settlement?" and "How can we create and sustain a human biosystem in space?" In hands-on classes, students use technical design thinking processes with software and lab tools to create physical products, digital solutions, or service designs that address complex challenges in the world of science and technology.
In addition, immersive internships provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge from academic courses in order to address research opportunities or practical challenges, and to gain valuable experience in the workplace before graduation.
Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman Transfer International Readmission
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
Flexible Degree Options
Accelerated program options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:
Technology (Management of Technology)
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Human Systems Engineering
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Global Management
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Human Systems Engineering (Intelligent Systems)
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Human Systems Engineering (User Experience Research)
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Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
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Career Outlook
Graduates with this degree are prepared for a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in diverse industries, such as software and technology, energy, aerospace, finance, law and education. They are prepared to succeed in many areas, such as:
- academic research
- business strategy
- data analytics
- engineering management
- entrepreneurship
- management consulting
- product management
- project management
- systems engineering
- technology transfer
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Business Intelligence Analysts
- Growth: 35.2%
- Median Salary*: 103500
Chief Executives
- Growth: -8.2%
- Median Salary*: 189520
Compliance Managers
- Growth: 3.3%
- Median Salary*: 128620
Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Growth: 4.1%
- Median Salary*: 159920
General and Operations Managers
- Growth: 4.2%
- Median Salary*: 98100
Commercial and Industrial Designers
- Growth: 2%
- Median Salary*: 75910
Logisticians
- Growth: 18.3%
- Median Salary*: 77520
Project Management Specialists
- Growth: 6.2%
- Median Salary*: 95370
Sales Engineers
- Growth: 4.7%
- Median Salary*: 108530
Technical Writers
- Growth: 6.9%
- Median Salary*: 79960
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, technological leadership students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
- TechLeadership@asu.edu
- 602/496-1783