Technology management skills may make a solid foundation for executives in technology-driven industries. Students may choose to focus on specialties such as the CIO or CTO role, managing technical personnel, strategic planning, launching innovative technologies and cybersecurity issues.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.