Preparing tomorrow’s problem-solvers for success in our ever-changing world

The world needs communicative problem-solvers who can navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.

Technological leadership isn’t just another degree. It’s a launchpad for students who want to shape the future. We equip you with the skills that matter most: whether you’re dreaming of revolutionizing space technology or building the next game-changing innovation, these programs prepare you to make it happen. 

Choose your path: Learn with us through the Bachelor of Science in technological leadership or the technological leadership minor

What is technological leadership?

The technological leadership programs are different: we are preparing students for real life.

Students learn complex problem-solving, critical thinking and leadership through an interdisciplinary blend of classroom learning and research. In the BS degree, students also gain invaluable experience through internships and fundamental skills in writing, math and coding, preparing our graduates to succeed in a wide range of endeavors, from the space or tech industry, to think-tanks or consulting firms, to earning an advanced degree.

The heart of these programs consists of inquiry, making and leadership courses.

  • Inquiry courses dive into big questions that you get to research alongside instructors, such as “What will the moon look like after human settlement?” and “How can we prepare for and respond to a pandemic in space?”
  • Making courses put tools in your hands like prototyping devices and software to help you design new systems or business solutions. 
  • Leadership courses cultivate the skills that set you apart as a person of influence in your career. Master communication, strategic thinking, project management and more. 

Students in the BS program also complete career preparation courses and immersive internship or research experiences designed to provide them with a portfolio of professional accomplishments and to establish a professional network as they plan their careers.

Where can a major or minor in technological leadership take me?

The technological leadership programs reimagine traditional educational paths for students eager to tackle society’s big challenges. Designed for curious minded students who see challenges as opportunities, our graduates don’t just fit into their careers — they create them. From dynamic fields like technology and health care to space exploration and green energy, you’ll be ready to:

  • Launch entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Lead in management consulting.
  • Drive innovation in technology transfer.
  • Manage complex projects across industries.

Faculty and instructors

These programs are supported by faculty from diverse ASU departments, giving you a unique blend of disciplines within a single field of study. Award-winning faculty lead research in areas such as planetary science, positive psychology, innovation, immersive technology and makerspace technology development. With expertise spanning NASA missions, design and inquiry-based education, our faculty provide an interdisciplinary foundation that prepares you to tackle complex challenges.

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Timiebi Aganaba

Assistant Professor

School for the Future of Innovation in Society

taganabajeanty@asu.edu
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Alires Almon

Grad Teaching Associate

School for the Future of Innovation in Society

ajalmon@asu.edu
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Philip Christensen

Regents’ Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

phil.christensen@asu.edu
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Linda Elkins-Tanton

Vice President and Regents’ Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

lelkinst@asu.edu
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Lance Gharavi

Professor

School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Lance.Gharavi@asu.edu
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Sheri Klug Boonstra

Associate Research Professional

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

sklug@asu.edu
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Byron Lahey

Clinical Assistant Professor

School of Arts Media and Engineering

Byron.Lahey@asu.edu
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Evgenya Shkolnik

Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

shkolnik@asu.edu
Portrait of Robert Short

Robert Short

Teaching Professor

Psychology

Robert.Short@asu.edu
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Eric Stribling

Interim Lab Director and Assistant Teaching Professor

Interplanetary Initiative

estribli@asu.edu
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Patrick Young

Professor

School Of Earth and Space Exploration

Patrick.Young.1@asu.edu

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Hacking satellites to fix our oceans and shoot for the stars

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ASU grad shoots for the stars with technological leadership degree

Students eager to solve tomorrow’s most challenging problems are finding opportunities for growth, community, and scholarly success in ASU’s Bachelor of Science in technological leadership program, embedded within the Interplanetary Initiative.

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ASU’s first technological leadership Dean’s Medalist prepares for career takeoff

As technologies with unprecedented aptitude, adaptability and influence proliferate across every industry, it’s up to tomorrow’s leaders to learn how to implement those technologies responsibly. As the first technological leadership student to be awarded a Dean’s Medal at Arizona State University, Benjamin Pan is set to step into that role.

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3 Interplanetary Initiative students awarded ASU/NASA Space Grant internships

The technological leadership majors will gain valuable experience participating in research projects, educational outreach activities.

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ASU technological leadership graduate launches career at Raytheon Missiles and Defense

Jason Alexandre approaches graduation more confident in his technical skills and as a self-sufficient professional ready to take on the job he has lined up after graduation. Alexandre will begin his position at Raytheon Missiles & Defense in Tucson after graduating from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in technological leadership.

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Student Spotlight: Parker Cohensitt—first Technological Leadership graduate

Hello! My name is Parker Cohensitt. I graduated from ASU in 2021 with a bachelor of science in Technological Leadership. I was the first student to graduate with this major. My entire life, I have greatly enjoyed space exploration, so I began my journey in college in ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration.