Applied Arts and Sciences in Technology Management

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Technology Management degree program prepares students for managerial careers in technical fields.  This program offers a seamless transition from an associates of applied arts and sciences degree in technical fields earned from community colleges to a bachelor’s degree. Up to 85 semester hours may be transferred into the program, and the remaining courses may be completed online.

The BAAS in Technology Management requires the completion of 120 semester hours. The BAAS in Technology Management degree is designed to meet the following student needs:

  • Persons that hold an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in a technical track (e.g. Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Persons that have completed at least 65 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 35 semester hours in general education and at least 30 semester hours in a career, technical or vocational discipline. The ideal candidate for the BAAS in Technology degree is someone that has completed all of the general education and career courses required (85 semester hours) prior to entering the BAAS program at East Texas A&M University.
  • Persons who have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Persons who have the ability to take courses online. Thirty-six (36) upper level semester hours of the BAAS in Technology Management degree are required to be completed through online instruction provided by East Texas A&M University.

The BAAS in Technology Management degree program addresses the following educational objectives:

  1. Demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques within an organization.
  2. Demonstrate effective project management skills.
  3. Function effectively in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
  4. Recognize and discuss organizational management and leadership practices across different industry sectors.
  5. Engage in decision making processes governed by personal and organizational values and ethics.

Students that achieve these educational objectives will be prepared to:

  • Acquire leadership and management positions in their career field.
  • Pursue an online Master of Science in Technology Management degree with East Texas A&M University.
  • Core Curriculum Courses
    See the Core Curriculum Requirements42
    Required courses in the major
    TMGT 303Technical Communications3
    TMGT 311Environmental and Safety Management3
    TMGT 335Managing Sustainability3
    TMGT 340Managerial Statistics3
    TMGT 350Principles of Technology Management4
    TMGT 351Organizational Behavior3
    TMGT 358Essentials of Project Management3
    TMGT 411Risk Management3
    TMGT 444Decision Theory3
    TMGT 455Project Planning & Scheduling3
    TMGT 456Production & Operations Management3
    TMGT 457Decision Making for Emerging Technologies3
    41 sch from Workforce Education Courses (WECM) from a technical AAS program.41
    Total Hours120
  • All required courses in the major and advanced electives must be completed with the grade of “C” or higher. 

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Up to 83-84 hours, including the Core and technical WECM courses in an AAS degree can be accepted and applied to the BAAS Technology Management degree

Plan of Study Grid
Third Year
FallHours
TMGT 303 Technical Communications 3
TMGT 350 Principles of Technology Management 4
TMGT 311 Environmental and Safety Management 3
 Hours10
Spring
TMGT 351 Organizational Behavior 3
TMGT 340 Managerial Statistics 3
TMGT 335 Managing Sustainability 3
 Hours9
Fourth Year
Fall
TMGT 411 Risk Management 3
TMGT 455 Project Planning & Scheduling 3
TMGT 456 Production & Operations Management 3
 Hours9
Spring
TMGT 358 Essentials of Project Management 3
TMGT 457 Decision Making for Emerging Technologies 3
TMGT 444 Decision Theory 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours37