The MS in Global Technology and Development is a program in international development that examines social, economic and political development and is concerned with the global disparity in wealth and access to resources between and among countries around the world which can be applied to various sectors such as policy, education, business.
Global in scope, the program highlights the variables of technology and innovation in these development dynamics with explicit goals to seek equity and justice and ease human suffering. The program offers an interdisciplinary social science curriculum and trains students with diverse undergraduate degrees, backgrounds and experiences.
Students have the opportunity to pursue a customized program to address social, economic and political challenges anywhere in the world.
Quick Facts
Full-time
30 credit hours
Campus Immersion or Online
Tempe Campus
STEM-OPT not available
Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.
SOS 509: Leading Sustainability Transitions
GTD 501: Global Technology and Development
GTD 503: Technology and the International Political System
PAF 520: Public Management
Required Core (3)
GTD 511: Development Policies and Practices (3)
Other Requirements (6)
GTD 505: Social Science Inquiry for Global Development (3)
GTD 506: Applied Project Methods in Global Development (3)
Restricted Electives (6)
Culminating Experience (3)
GTD 593: Applied Project (3)
*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in bridge courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
In this course, you’ll learn about research in technology and development studies, with emphasis on both the techniques of collecting primary data and the effective uses of secondary data sources.
In this course, you’ll learn about how technology impacts the development of our world political system, with particular focus on globalization and global development in the 20th century.
In this course, you’ll prepare a supervised applied project in your area of interest related to addressing an existing problem in global development.
As a graduate from this program, you’ll be prepared for careers in many industries with positions focused on international development, technology management and transfer, education and more. You may also choose to pursue a doctorate in geography, economics, innovation or business to further your studies.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program.
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 (i.e., topics related to global development, culture or socioeconomic institutions).
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. A TOEFL score is required. (TOEFL>100).
All applicants must submit:
| Enrollment Path MS Global Technology and Development | Credit Hours Completed at Institution | Credit Hours Completed at ASU | Estimated Duration | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated Pathway (ASU Cintana Alliance) | 12 | 18 | 1 year (2 semesters) | Campus Immersion: ~33,430 ; Online:~$10,843 |
| Direct Admission | 30 | 1.5-2 years (3 semesters) | Campus Immersion: ~$54,214 ; Online: ~$18,009 |
Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on 9 credits (Fall), 9 credits (Spring).
| Program Start | Application Deadline | Classes Begin | Tuition Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall start (August) | Rolling | January 13, 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
| Spring start (January) | Rolling | August 21, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |