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Program Overview
Advance your career with the online master's in digital technology program
Strengthen your qualifications for in-demand leadership roles on the technical side of any company with the online Master of Science in Applied Digital Technology – General program. This versatile program integrates advanced technology and business concepts so you can oversee complex technical projects to completion. Expand your expertise with cybersecurity, AI deployment, machine learning solutions and information systems. Plus, develop your organizational leadership skills with courses on corporate finance, data analytics, project management and project scoping so you can effectively navigate software department challenges.
This affordable applied digital tech online degree program is designed to accommodate your schedule while providing a path to graduate in as few as 12 months. Tailor your learning by choosing the 12 credit hours of electives most aligned with your professional goals.
In this online master of science degree, you will learn how to:
- Effectively communicate the business requirements for technology related projects
- Understand the impacts of technology decisions on management and business operations
- Apply project management concepts to manage a project from concept to delivery
In this online master of science degree, you will learn how to:+
- Effectively communicate the business requirements for technology related projects
- Understand the impacts of technology decisions on management and business operations
- Apply project management concepts to manage a project from concept to delivery
As a graduate of this digital technology degree, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:
- Project Manager
- Director of Process Improvement
- Implementation Analyst
As a graduate of this digital technology degree, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:+
- Project Manager
- Director of Process Improvement
- Implementation Analyst
In this 100% online master’s program, you will develop skills in:
- AI development
- Cybersecurity
- Project management
- Leadership
- Planning
- Strategic thinking
In this 100% online master’s program, you will develop skills in:+
- AI development
- Cybersecurity
- Project management
- Leadership
- Planning
- Strategic thinking
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A-Stateoffers a variety of graduate programs in a convenient online format. Exploreour full range of online master’s programs.
Total Tuition:$11,220
Program Duration:As few as 12 months
Credit Hours33
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Tuition
Take advantage of pay-by-the-course tuition with the master of science online program
Our online M.S. in Applied Digital Technology – General program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Per Credit Hour:$340
Total Tuition:$11,220
Calendar
Use these online program dates to plan your academic journey
Ideal for working professionals, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Next Apply Date8/5/24
Start Class 8/20/24
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Admissions
Follow these steps for the online M.S. in digital technology program admission
A-StateOnline offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quicklyand easily. To be admitted to the M.S. in Applied Digital Technology – General onlineprogram, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative GPA 2.5
- Online application
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- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 in the last 60 hours (undergraduate, graduate or combination thereof) or graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree from a regionally accredited (U.S.) institution
- If you have lower than a 2.5 cumulative GPA and less than a 2.75 in the last 60 hours, you may still apply for consideration for admittance by including a statement of purpose as part of the application. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 866-621-8096 for more information.
Note: If you are admitted and have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA and less than a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, you must make a grade of B or better in each course during the first 6 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University as part of a conditional admission status. Additionally, you will only be allowed to enroll in one course (or 3 graduate hours) per 7-week session for the first two sessions.
Application submission requirements:
- Complete online application
- Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
- Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
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Courses
Explore the flexible M.S. in Digi Tech – General online course options
For the online digital technology course, you must complete a total of 33 credit hours including 21 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of elective courses.
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Program Core
MBA 5003: Graduate Business Fundamentals
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course focuses on the essentials of core business functions with an emphasis on integrating applied business statistics, economics, financial accounting, and corporate finance. This course ensures that students have the required business acumen to succeed in the graduate business core.
MIS 6413: Management Information Systems
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The spectrum of the information needs of organizations.1. Provides understanding of the uses of information by operational subsystems such as production, finance, marketing, personnel, etc.2. Provides an analysis of the information needs of middle and top-level management, and the use of information systems to aid managers in the decision-making process.3. Provides student with an understanding of the use of information systems to gain competitive advantage and how to manage information as an organizational resource.
MIS 6493: Seminar in Information Systems
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of new concepts, topics, and issues in Information Systems as heralded in current literature. Students are expected to research and report on pertinent topics as to the effects on management and the impact on society.
MGMT 6023: Fundamentals of Project Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the practice and principles of project management. Topics include identifying and selecting projects, developing project proposals, sequencing workflows, estimating project duration, and budgeting.
Required Courses
ISBA 5133: Cybersecurity Risk Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Qualitative and quantitative methodologies for cyber security risk management. Principle of risk analysis and risk mitigation techniques for information security.
ISBA 6033: AI Deployment Solutions
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Development of AI and machine learning solutions and the practice of various deployment options such as public cloud deployments.
MIS 6543: Business Analytics
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces MBA students to the basic tools in using data to make informed management decisions. This course presents a normative approach to making decisions in one’s personal and professional life. It covers optimization, linear programming, simulation, business modeling, data mining and business intelligence.
Electives (12 credit hours)
Students must select three courses (12 credit hours) from other tracks within the M.S. in Applied Digital Technology program or advisor-approved courses in business and statistics.
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