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Technology and Society

What is TS

Technological Systems Management (TSM)

When you begin your academic journey with us, you will build the knowledge, skills, and understanding of innovative technologies while examining the social, cultural, and historical relevance of these technologies. You will engage with world-class faculty who are passionate about their fields and dedicated to your success in and out of the classroom.

Program Overview

Our program offers flexibility and diversity with a technically-based core curriculum, along with a required specialization in engineering fields (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and Information and Communication Technology) or natural sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry).

Our foundation anchors on two major pillars: environmental sustainability, and the potential of ICT to achieve it. We emphasize entrepreneurship, innovation, digital technologies, and project management to train present and future leaders.

Core Competencies & Skills

Our programs equip students with three critical sets of skills and social competencies to thrive globally:

Technical Expertise

Technical expertise and practical engineering skills tailored for entry-level positions.

Project Management

Problem-solving and strategic management skills for social and technical issues.

Global Understanding

Comprehensive knowledge of science and technological policies for international leaders.

The Four Smarts

Our undergraduate degree (BS in TSM) features a unique specialization in ICT for "smart" development to help you solve real-world problems through the "Four Smarts":

Smart Communities

Smart Cities, Smart Regions, Urban and Regional Planning, Energy/Waste Infrastructures, and Environmental/Social Impact Assessment Skills.

Smart Education

Digital Teaching and Learning Skills, and Pedagogy Design for Online Platform-Based Learning.

Smart Ethics

Leadership Awareness of Wider Ethical and Policy Concerns in Evaluation of Technological Systems and Anticipation of Future Problems.

Smart Development

Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICT), smart cities, digital pedagogy, and ethical AI in robotics.

Explore Your Future Career Opportunities

Our students become professionals who know how to solve pressing technical, environmental, or social problems of their organizations or the world. Typical career paths lead to positions such as the following:

  • Business Analyst
  • FinTech Associate
  • IT Specialist
  • Aviation Analyst
  • Data Modeler

Global Identity & Premium Network

The Department of Technology and Society at SUNY Korea is an authentic extension of the historic department at Stony Brook University (New York). We share the exact same high-quality academic standards, elite curriculum, and prestigious US degrees, integrated within South Korea's premier technology hub, Songdo.