Master of Technology Governance

1.5 years

72 units

In person or online

Why study this program?

Technology has changed everyday life—in business, in government, at home and at work. Although the rapid growth of digital and physical technologies is full of promise, it also presents risks. Maximising the benefits of digital transformation and innovation requires a new generation of leaders working across public, private and nonprofit sectors.

The Master of Technology Governance (MTEGO) is a transdisciplinary training experience that accommodates interests in various technology sectors and emphasises a stimulating curriculum of master classes with distinguished practitioners, global networks and multiple career pathways in Australia and overseas.

The Graduate Certificate of Technology Governance (CTEGO) is a 24-unit (12 months, part-time) program available for those who would prefer a shorter time commitment while still receiving a world class qualification in Technology Governance. As well as being its own standalone program, it also provides an introduction to the immersive Master's experience as a pathway option into the MTEGO.

Students learn how to combine evidence-informed insights on governance with cutting-edge research to analyse and address real-world problems at the national, international, or local levels and across technology spaces. By integrating different disciplines and perspectives, students obtain tools to engage with complexity, uncertainty, and innovation and are uniquely positioned to assess and respond to an array of technology governance challenges now and in the future, whether their careers take them to the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in current technology governance issues coupled with core concepts and insights on the practice of regulation and governance. Because technology touches every part of life, elective courses provide case-studies, simulations and clinics where students examine closely associated and intersecting domains such as climate, crime, labour, health, security, and urban design.

Download the Master of Technology Governance (MTEGO) flyer.

Career opportunities

The Master of Technology Governance is designed for working professionals and recent graduates seeking to advance their careers in data governance, digital transformation and technological change. It provides skills that are transferable to legislative and regulatory affairs, policy design and analysis, industry, civil society and advocacy. Relevant employers include Commonwealth and State Digital Transformation Departments; Federal and State-level policy units, including Better Regulation units; Compliance and Enforcement offices; and organisations supporting cybersecurity and privacy, data protection and governance, digital economic activities and health and consumer safety.

Relevant employers include (but are not limited to):

Commonwealth and State Digital Transformation Departments;
Federal and State-level regulatory units, including Better Regulation units;
Compliance and Enforcement offices;
Organisations supporting cybersecurity and privacy, data protection and governance, digital economic activities and health and consumer safety.

Meet our students and alumni

In Conversation with Jarrett Blaustein

An author, a researcher and criminologist, Jarrett brings with him amongst others, an extensive knowledge in policing, security, global crime governance and resilience and climate adaptation.

From Dongguan to Canberra: Tony’s postgraduate experience at RegNet

Recent MREGG graduate Tony Zhou shares what he enjoys in the program and some of the challenges he faced as a postgraduate student.

Student Q&A

Students Franz Carneiro Alphonso, Xiao Jiang, Mallory Dobner and Frederick Loughman talk about their student experience and share their thoughts on what it is like to study a postgraduate degree at RegNet.

Meet Steven Karras

Steven Karras talks about his experience as a student at RegNet - from the highlights of studying the program to the challenges faced - and how completing it has benefited him both personally and professionally.

The learning experience

The program comprises 72 units: 36 units of compulsory courses covering theory, research skills and applied master classes, and a maximum of 36 units of electives.

Core courses provide students with a foundational understanding of the concepts, processes, institutions and practice of regulating and governing technology.

Applied master classes provide case-studies, simulations and clinics which focus on topics such as climate, crime, environment, the economy, health, Indigenous Australia, justice, safety, technology and urban design.

All the courses are interactive and analyse how regulation is created, including by whom and for what purpose, with an emphasis on how to better anticipate new governance challenges and to deliver fair and equitable social outcomes.

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Graduate Certificate of Technology Governance

The CTEGO is designed for students seeking to start or advance their careers in data governance, digital transformation and technological change. It provides skills that are transferable to legislative and regulatory affairs, policy design and analysis, industry, civil society and advocacy.

The program equips students with tools to engage with complexity, uncertainty, and innovation and address real-world problems across various technology and industrial sectors. Students learn to combine evidence-informed insights on regulatory systems with cutting-edge research to tackle pressing and upcoming issues in technology governance across domains and at the national, international, or local levels. By integrating different disciplines and perspectives, graduates are uniquely positioned to assess and respond to current and upcoming issues in technology governance and be resilient to new challenges as they arise.

Our teaching team includes an unparalleled group of researchers and governance practitioners with specialist knowledge on technology, climate, security, health, labour, and urban design. Download the Graduate Certificate of Technology Governance (CTEGO) flyer.

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Scholarships

The Australian National University (ANU) offers a wide range of scholarships to students to Assist with the cost of their studies

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation.

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