A Master of Technology Governance is a transdisciplinary postgraduate degree that equips students with the analytical, regulatory, and policy skills required to govern critical, disruptive and emerging technologies in the modern world. The degree sits at the intersection of law, policy, social science, and technology studies — preparing graduates to assess the societal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of innovations such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, RegTech, cybersecurity, and digital platforms. Rather than focusing on the technical engineering of technology, the program addresses how technology is regulated, governed, and shaped by public institutions, private enterprises, and civil society. Students learn to combine evidence-informed regulatory frameworks with cutting-edge research to identify and solve real-world governance challenges across national and international contexts.

The degree is designed for working professionals and recent graduates seeking to advance their careers in data governance, digital transformation, and technological change. Students may come from backgrounds including law, public policy, social science, information technology, business, or international relations, and the course welcomes this diversity of perspective. The curriculum covers core foundations in regulatory theory and practice, followed by specialisation in technology and society, and elective study in domains such as health technology, environmental governance, AI ethics, cybersecurity, fintech regulation, and Indigenous governance. Applied masterclasses, simulations, case studies, and clinics bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates are highly sought after by a wide range of employers across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. 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. International organisations, regulatory agencies, technology companies, law firms, financial services institutions, and advocacy groups all actively seek professionals with this qualification.

Applicants to a Master of Technology Governance typically require a bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 (on the Australian 7-point scale) for direct entry. Alternatively, applicants with a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 4/7 may be considered if they also hold a relevant Graduate Certificate with a GPA of 4/7, or if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program. A Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7, or completion of 48 units in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7, may also satisfy entry requirements. Cognate disciplines that are typically recognised include anthropology, applied data studies, Asian studies, criminology, cybernetics, development studies, international relations, law, Pacific studies, political science, policy studies, psychology, security studies, and sociology.

Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered on the basis of significant professional experience — typically a minimum of 10 years at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a senior professional or managerial role, or at least five years specifically in regulatory system design, compliance, or enforcement, supported by an employer statement of service. Admission is competitive, meaning that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not automatically guarantee a place, as applicants may be ranked on the basis of academic achievement, English language proficiency, and diversity factors.

International applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements. Accepted tests include IELTS Academic with an overall score of at least 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or TOEFL iBT with an overall score of at least 80 (Reading 20, Writing 20, Listening 18, Speaking 18). Students may also enter via a Graduate Certificate of Technology Governance pathway, which can provide up to 24 units of credit toward the master's degree.