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This MSc provides the knowledge and skills to shape technology strategy, innovation and management decisions to make a real difference to your organisation. First, you’ll focus on the operational aspects of managing technological innovation and change, then explore a range of capabilities essential to technological innovation, strategic development and management. You’ll choose option modules from business management, computing and IT, engineering, environmental management and systems thinking. Finally, you’ll conclude with an in-depth investigation of a topic or problem of your choice.

The first two-thirds of this MSc are the same as our Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Management (E08).

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits.

You'll study two compulsory 30-credit innovation modules and choose 60 credits from a range of option modules.

Modules	Credits	Next start
You'll study both of the following:
Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849) Draw on theoretical perspectives from strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical approach to technological innovation management. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Technology and innovation management (TB801) Examine innovation from a management perspective, and develop an understanding of how to contribute to the process and management of technological innovation. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Subject to regulations, if you’ve passed the discontinued module T848, you may count this module.
You'll choose 60 credits from:
Creating and sustaining value (B872) This module allows you to critically explore the ways organisations create, sustain and expand value in an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Sustainable creative management (BB842) This module explores creative, innovative and sustainable ways of developing and managing organisations and offers practical approaches for developing yourself, your team and your organisation. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	15	01 May 2027
Entrepreneurship in context (BB851) This module will equip you with an entrepreneurial mindset and help you learn about entrepreneurship and different forms of entrepreneurial practice. Next start date: 06 Nov 2027 See full description	15	06 Nov 2027
Leadership and management of public services (BB852) In this module, you'll study the many dimensions of managing public services, which may be public, private for-profit or not-for profit. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	15	01 May 2027
Contemporary issues in organisations (BB853) This module will help you become a knowledge leader by demonstrating that you're ahead of current organisational and business challenges. Next start date: 06 Nov 2027 See full description	15	06 Nov 2027
Information security (M811) Explore the professional and technical skills to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of information security. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Digital forensics (M812) Cover the history of forensics, criminal and criminal digital law, digital investigation techniques for desktop and mobile devices and forensic readiness. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Software development (M813) Gain the fundamental knowledge, understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills needed to develop software artefacts for a real-world organisational context. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Software engineering (M814) Explore advanced concepts and techniques used through the software lifecycle to effectively produce and manage large, complex, and long-lived software systems. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Project management (M815) This APM-accredited module is for aspiring and practising project managers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in managing technological projects. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Data management (M816) Discover data management principles, practices and technologies to develop policies, procedures and systems that control and protect organisational data assets. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Network security (T828) This module includes Cisco CCNA Security and Cyber Security Operations, which explore information systems security management and secure Internetworked systems. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Manufacture materials design (T805) This module introduces materials processing from a design engineer's perspective, exploring the interactions between manufacturing, materials and design. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Making environmental decisions (T891) This module teaches a systems framework to integrate environment with other considerations when making decisions in complex environmental management situations. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Sustainable organisations: theory and practice (T892) This module provides the background knowledge and practical skill set to lead the way in transforming or creating sustainable organisations of the future. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Making strategy with systems thinking in practice (TB871) Build your capability for making strategy within your own chosen area of (professional) practice using ideas and tools from five traditions of systems thinking. Next start date: 01 May 2027 See full description	30	01 May 2027
Managing change with systems thinking in practice (TB872) This module is about effecting systemic and systematic change in uncertain and complex situations, change that can transform situations for the better. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Advance your independent learning (YXM830) This innovative module allows you to take a topic of your choosing and focus on it in depth while developing your postgraduate study skills. Next start date: 02 Oct 2027 See full description	30	02 Oct 2027
Subject to regulations, if you’ve passed the discontinued module B716, B870, BB845, BB846, BB847, BB848, T824, T826, T827, T829, T867, T878, T879, TU811, TU812, TU872 or U810, you may count one or more of these instead.

You'll choose another 30 credits of option modules and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

Modules	Credits	Next start
You'll study the following:
Another 30 credits from the Stage 1 option modules.
MSc project: researching in context (T803) T803 is the capstone module of multiple masters qualifications, during which you’ll complete a small research project. Next start date: 01 Nov 2027 See full description	30	01 Nov 2027
Subject to regulations, if you begin the 60-credit Research project (T802) by October 2028, you may count this instead of T803 and a 30-credit option module.
Subject to regulations, if you’ve passed the discontinued module T847, you may count this instead of T803.

By studying the MSc in Technology Management, you’ll:

You’ll study online with expert tutor support, practical activities and structured learning materials.

You’ll be awarded a Master of Science in Technology Management upon successful completion. You’ll be entitled to use the letters MSc TM (Open) after your name.

Your masters degree may be awarded with a distinction or a merit. The qualification regulations explain the criteria you’ll need to meet to earn one of these classifications.

You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.

If you plan to work or study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether this qualification meets local requirements. Find out more about the international recognition of Open University qualifications.

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website.

We regularly review our curriculum to keep it up to date. This means the structure, availability, and content of the course or modules may change. We’ll update this page as soon as possible if there are any changes. If you have already registered for this qualification, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes where practicable. For more details, see our Academic Regulations or contact us.

You’ll study the MSc in Technology Management part-time, completing 60 credits per year over a three-year period. Typically, this translates to 16–20 hours of study per week.

The recommended hours include time to work through that week’s online study planner, complete recommended reading, and attend tutorials.

You must complete the MSc in Technology Management within eight years.

At the OU, flexibility and support go hand in hand. You’ll be in control of when and where you study, with clear deadlines to guide your progress. Whether you’re balancing work, family or other commitments, our approach helps you fit learning into your life. Students consistently praise the support we provide, and from the very start, you’ll be part of a vibrant OU learning community.

As you progress through your qualification, you’ll have access to a dedicated online study space, expert tutor guidance, optional live tutorials, and a wide range of resources to help you succeed. The sections below outline what you can expect.

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There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

However, some option modules do have entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet them when you register for any of these modules:

Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have:

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You should apply to transfer credit before registering, at least four weeks before the registration closing date. We will need to know what you studied, where, and when, and you will need to provide evidence of your previous study.

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The fees and the funding information shown below relate to the 2026/27 academic year.

Modules starting in the 2027/28 academic year are open for pre-booking, which means you can reserve your place ahead of the fees being confirmed.

We’ll publish updated 2027/28 fees and funding information in March 2027.

You’ll pay for your qualification one module at a time, rather than the full cost upfront. Since module fees can vary, the total cost of the qualification will depend on the modules you choose. The fee for each module is listed in its description.

£10,925–£17,195*

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There are some additional costs that aren’t included.

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There is an increasing demand across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors for people with vision and operational and strategic capabilities to plan, develop, and manage technology and technological innovation effectively. This qualification is designed to create managers who can make complex decisions associated with the identification and evaluation of technologies, the development of new or improved products and processes, and the integration of technology with other business processes, and who can manage the change required by technological innovation and implementation. It will help you develop the analytical skills and practically relevant knowledge that will equip you to succeed in a variety of management and leadership roles. The competent technology manager is a highly valued professional, capable of ensuring that the organisation reaps all the potential rewards from its technology investment, whatever its type. You will develop a range of job-related and transferable skills, such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and the ability to cope with rapid technological change. The research and problem-solving capabilities developed can be applied in all professional situations at all management levels. Employers are also impressed by the commitment and determination it takes to succeed at the OU while maintaining family and work commitments. These benefits, together with the opportunities to add value by applying your learning to the workplace as you study, make technology management programmes desirable vehicles towards success in senior management roles.

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