Studies & Degrees in Technology Management
Technology Management Study Programs
Technology management sits between business and engineering. It deals with how organisations choose, develop, introduce and use technology so that it serves their goals. Students learn to judge new technologies, plan research and development, run technical projects and teams, and turn inventions into products and services. The subject also goes by the names management of technology, engineering management and technology and innovation management.
What students learn
Programmes mix core business subjects with technology-focused courses. The MS in Technology Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign describes its curriculum as a blend of finance, marketing, operations and leadership with focused technology-management courses. Students can concentrate on areas such as data analytics, supply-chain efficiency, IT systems or design-driven innovation.
Other programmes take a wider view. The Master of Technology Management of the University of the Philippines Diliman integrates business management, engineering, and the social and physical sciences. It aims to produce technology managers for both the business and public sectors, and to prepare policy analysts who can examine the economic, political and socio-cultural sides of technological change. Typical course topics across the field are innovation strategy, project management, product development, technology forecasting, intellectual property, data analysis and entrepreneurship.
Qualifications and levels
- Bachelor's degrees. In Spain, La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona teaches the Grado en Dirección de Empresas Tecnológicas (Bachelor in Management of Business and Technology). According to the school it is an official degree of 240 ECTS credits that takes four years, and it can be taken fully in English or in a bilingual format. Spanish bachelor's degrees (grados) have 240 ECTS credits as a rule. In the United States, the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has 120 credits and is offered online and in person, with majors such as aviation management and business cybersecurity.
- Master's degrees. This is the most common level, and many programmes are designed for graduates in engineering or science. The MSc in Management, Technology, and Economics of ETH Zurich is a four-semester full-time programme for students with a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science or a natural science, and it includes an industrial internship. The Illinois degree is a 12-month, full-time, on-campus programme. In Spain, official master's degrees have 60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits. Some business schools offer the subject as an MBA specialisation.
- Doctorates. Research degrees exist too; National University in the United States lists a Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management.
Admission to master's programmes normally requires a bachelor's degree. The UP Diliman Technology Management Center, for instance, admits bachelor's degree holders with strong academic and professional backgrounds. Work experience is often valued, so check each programme's requirements.
Where to study
SpainExchange lists 17 active schools for technology management. Twelve are in the United States and two in Spain. Estonia, Switzerland and the Philippines have one each.
The US schools include the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The University of Texas at Austin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, National University, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, the University of Southern Maine and City University of Seattle. Both Spanish entries belong to La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona. Elsewhere the list has ETH Zurich, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and the University of the Philippines Diliman.
English is the usual language of instruction, in the English-speaking countries and often elsewhere. La Salle teaches its bachelor's degree in Spanish and English. A technical first degree is expected by some master's programmes and not by others, so compare entry profiles before applying.
Careers
Graduates work where technology and business decisions meet. Typical roles are project manager, product manager, innovation manager, digital transformation consultant, research and development manager, IT manager and technology entrepreneur. La Salle names several of these as outcomes of its degree, and ETH Zurich states that its master's prepares students for leadership roles in industrial, consulting and technology-driven organisations. In the public sector, the UP Diliman programme addresses planners, R&D managers and project managers in government agencies.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics gives figures for two related management occupations. It counted 685,800 jobs for computer and information systems managers in 2025 and projects employment to grow 16 percent from 2025 to 2035. For architectural and engineering managers it projects growth of 6 percent over the same period. Both occupations typically require a bachelor's degree plus considerable work experience, so they are rarely first jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an engineering degree to study technology management?
Not always. ETH Zurich requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science or a natural science. Other programmes, such as the bachelor's degree at La Salle in Barcelona, start from secondary school and teach business and technology together.
How long does a master's in technology management take?
Between one and two years. The MS in Technology Management at Illinois takes 12 months, and the MSc at ETH Zurich takes four semesters.
Is technology management the same as an MBA?
No, although they overlap. An MBA covers general management; technology management adds courses on innovation, technical projects and the use of technology in organisations. Some schools offer it as an MBA specialisation.
Can I study technology management in Spain?
Yes. La Salle – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona offers an official four-year bachelor's degree of 240 ECTS credits that can be taken in English or in a bilingual Spanish-English format.