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.

An advanced certificate is awarded after completion of an academic program that is specially designed to help those who already have a career but want or need to increase their field-specific knowledge. By earning this certificate, students may be able to increase their earning potential.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.