Although technology may seem like a contemporary development, humans have been using technology since they began converting natural resources into tools. For example, the understanding of fire and its use in prehistoric cooking could be considered a facet of technology.

Residents of South Sudan have the option to pursue higher education in either a university or a vocational school. Though there is a shortage of both institutions, several programs are in place to expand the current landscape of higher education in South Sudan.

A master’s program is a focused degree that requires about two years of classwork, research, and possibly a thesis paper to earn. This advanced program of study allows students to further specialize their schooling in an area that interests them.