Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management*

Program Description/Employment Options For Graduates:

The BAS in Technology Management is designed to help the student develop the skills needed to enhance business competitiveness by leveraging information technology, assessing the impact of technology advances on business, and interacting effectively with executive management as a strategic business partner. To gain the best results for an organization’s productivity and success, the student will develop and be able to apply leadership skills most suited to working with people in a variety of technology functions and projects. Employment options for program graduates include managerial positions in a variety of fields, including computer and information systems, industrial production, purchasing, transportation, storage and distribution, engineering and construction.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Technology Management will include:

• A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0
• Completion of 45 semester hours. Included in this must be ENC 1101 and MAT 1033 (or a course at that same or higher level).
• Successful completion of at least 50% of the required 42 credit hours of electives.

A separate program application must be submitted to the program director.

Program Prerequisites:

There will be no prerequisites aside from holding related AAS or AS degree, or an AA degree. Students who hold an AAS/AS degree must also complete the general education requirements for an AA (the exact amount of coursework needed will depend upon their AAS degree program).

Program Course Listing:

Upper Level (3000 - 4000) Course Requirements

Course	Title
MAN 3303	Leadership and Management Practices
MAN 3503	Managerial Risk Analysis and Decision Making
MAN 4102	Managing Cultural Diversity
FIN 3400	Financial Management
ISM 4382	Global Information Systems
ISM 4480	Electronic Commerce Systems and Strategies
ISM 3324	Applications in Information Security
ISM 4212	Database Design and Administration
ETI 3647	Supply Chain Management
MAN 3504	Operations Management
MAN 3240	Applied Organizational Behavior
ETI 4448	Applied Project Management
MAN 4570	International Procurement and Outsourcing
MAN 4915	Senior Capstone Project in Technology Management

Degree Total = 120

For more information contact Program Director:

David Auxier

*Note: Substantive change prospectus for this new program has been submitted in May 2012 to SACS for their approval.