Technology & Innovation

Degree: M.S.

We live in a world full of technology. Whether we are looking at something as simple as a pencil or as complex as a computer, both examples represent communication technologies. Regardless of their simplicity or complexity, both also contain the stories of innovation as a driving force toward their creation, use and improvement. Innovation is driven by a wide variety of thinking strategies including creativity and analysis. Learn how to put innovation to work for you in a variety of professional contexts through the Master of Science in Technology & Innovation program at Millersville University.

The Technology and Innovation Master of Science program offers three concentrations. View course descriptions and requirements below:

Why Study This Program?

The new Master of Science in Technology & Innovation program is perfect for many adult learners because it can be customized to fit different life situations and professional development needs. Courses have been developed to engage students in innovative thought and action through the application of creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making and design thinking. 

This flexible program is appropriate for educators and non-educators alike. The goal of the Technology & Innovation curriculum is to accentuate and complement your undergraduate degree by providing you with new ways of thinking about the world and the problems we must all deal with on a daily basis. Students taking this degree program include teachers from across all grade levels and content areas, entrepreneurs and people from business and industry, engineers and technologists, and scientists.  Having people from such diverse backgrounds and experiences blended into the Technology & Innovation core courses results in an enriching experience for everyone. The specialization of the program toward your unique professional development needs occurs when you select whether to pursue Education, Executive Leadership or the Occupational Safety and Health Management Concentration.  Visit our Department website for more information on those concentrations. All concentrations within this degree can be completed in three different ways, a thesis, a capstone project and report, or five (5) elective courses with a common theme. A range of elective courses can be taken to meet your needs, the classes are offered at a variety of times and students are able to use technology to enhance the delivery of the courses to locations in the greater eastern Pennsylvania and mid-Atlantic region.

Applicants to this graduate-level program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Graduates receive a Master of Science degree in Technology & Innovation.

What Will You Learn?

The Technology & Innovation Core Courses are designed to teach students how to be innovative by learning how to think like a designer, or an engineer, or an entrepreneur, or any person who uses his or her full range of thinking strategies toward solving problems and making decisions. These thinking strategies can be applied by any human being and are thus universal in nature.

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.