Master of Science in Applied Digital Technology – General Online
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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
- 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
- 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
- AI development
- Cybersecurity
- Project management
- Leadership
- Planning
- Strategic thinking
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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 may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
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.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Follow these steps for the online M.S. in digital technology program admission
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. To be admitted to the M.S. in Applied Digital Technology – General online program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative GPA 2.5
- Online application
- 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.
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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.
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.