Master of Science in Technology & Innovation

The Master of Science in Technology & Innovation is a unique program designed to complement and enhance your undergraduate degree with new ways of thinking about the world. Designed with adult learners in mind, it offers three concentrations in Education, Executive Leadership, and Occupational Safety & Health Management.

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Master of Science in Technology & Innovation

Designed for working professionals and educators who want to take input from the world and make sound decisions.

Master of Science in Technology & Innovation

Discovering and mastering the use of valuable thinking skills such as creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, artificial intelligence, design and innovation are focuses of this exciting program. The program is built upon four core courses: Fostering Creativity by Design; Engineering, Ethics and AI; Applying Critical Thinking and Decision Making; and Leadership in Practice.

Three Concentrations to satisfy your professional needs:

Education Concentration

Earn your M.S. in Technology and Innovation—Education Concentration and transform the way you teach. This dynamic program empowers educators to bring creativity, design thinking, and real-world problem-solving into the classroom. Inspired by the mindset of designers and engineers, you’ll sharpen your own thinking while learning how to spark innovation in your students.

With flexible pathways tailored to your goals, you can customize your experience through electives and choose between a thesis, a capstone project, or a series of four elective courses. Elevate your teaching. Inspire the next generation.

Executive Leadership Concentration

Step into the future of leadership with the Executive Leadership Concentration in the M.S. in Technology & Innovation. Designed for ambitious professionals, this program builds strategic thinking, leadership confidence, and the ability to manage complex organizations in a rapidly changing world.

Gain insight into global markets while learning to leverage data, analytics, AI, and information systems for smarter, evidence-based decisions. Strengthen your ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate across diverse stakeholders—preparing you to lead innovation and drive organizational success.

Occupational Safety and Health Management Concentration

Advance your career with the Occupational Safety & Health Management Concentration in the M.S. in Technology & Innovation. This program develops your leadership and problem-solving skills while building expertise in safety program management, risk management, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and sustainability.

Designed for both safety professionals and those working in related fields, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to grow professionally, lead with confidence, and create safer, more effective workplaces in today’s evolving industries and regulatory environments.

Post-baccalaureate Certification in Technology & Engineering Education

AEST also provides a pathway for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree to become certified Technology & Engineering Education teachers. This post‑baccalaureate teacher certification program is offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional details are available on our Post‑baccalaureate Certification page.

“The Technology and Innovation program at Millersville University exceeded my expectations. As a Technology and Engineering Education teacher I found the courses offered to be extremely useful. The courses were thought provoking and provided a wide range of perspectives. I enjoyed my experience with the entirety of the program, and the professors that taught each course. I would recommend the program to any teacher.”

- Cody Leisey | MS Technology & Innovation, Education Concentration '24

Program Objectives

This program is ideal for:

  • Teachers with a range of backgrounds in education, content areas and grade levels who are interested in further developing and strengthening their teaching abilities.
  • Business leaders, safety professionals, scientists, engineers and others seeking career advancement and psychological insight as to how people think and grow.
  • Graduate students who are looking to start or complete a master’s degree program.

A flexible program designed with you in mind:

Customizable – design a program that fits your schedule and career goals with flexible electives, convenient class times, and three degree-completion options.

Convenient – courses are delivered in blended formats of asynchronous, online and face-to-face, aided by technology, to enhance course access to locations in the greater eastern Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic regions - and beyond.

Manageable – built for busy professionals—complete your coursework in as few as 30–33 credit hours on a schedule that works for you.

Transfer-friendly – keeping within Millersville’s guidelines on residency requirements, students may transfer qualified graduate.

Accessible – admissions are rolling, with new cohort placements available year-round – apply anytime to secure your spot.

“I pursued a degree from the Master of Science in Technology & Innovation program to expand my knowledge of the safety profession and strengthen my skills as a working professional. The program’s flexibility allowed me to achieve both goals. Through the core coursework, I learned to approach problems from new perspectives, strengthen my professional writing, and explore more creative solutions. In addition to business classes, I completed safety-related courses that further enhanced my understanding of the field. An added benefit of the program was the ability to apply the degree towards meeting my Certified Safety Professional (CSP) recertification requirements.”

- Randi Warner | MS Technology & Innovation, Enterprise/Occupational Safety & Health Management '25

REasons to choose a master's degree in TEchnology & Innovation at MU:

  • You can complete a respected master’s degree while earning certificates or gaining endorsements.
  • Learn design thinking, creativity, ethical applications of AI, and problem-solving strategies that translate directly to real-world application – regardless of subject area
  • Complete the program fully online (if needed) with customizable pathways, thesis or capstone options, and efficient credit requirements designed to fit your professional and personal schedule.