American Public University System Catalog
2026 - 2027 Catalog
Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management
Program Description
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management is designed to build upon students’ prior education and work experience gained through a community college or military technical courses/occupations. This degree is intended to provide the knowledge and skills often required in management and supervisory roles.
This program will explore management theories, concepts, and practices necessary to organize, motivate, and lead human capital.
In the courses for this program, students will conduct management research focused on business problems, collect and analyze data, and communicate their findings by using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students will also develop critical thinking, analysis, planning, and communication skills and examine complex organizational issues such as staffing, budgeting, strategic management, quality control, project management, supply chain management, marketing management, information systems, and operations.
In addition, students will identify and solve problems related to a specialty area using technical management, project management, technical research management, management information systems, and transportation security management and develop an analytical framework using a variety of approaches to apply leadership and management theory and practice to address the challenges of today’s global organizations. Students will also develop the ability to evaluate technical management issues in the context of ethical, technological, structural, cultural, human, and environmental factors.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Conduct business problem focused management research, including analysis collection and analysis of data, and communication of findings.
- Examine complex organizational issues that include staffing, budgeting, strategic management, quality control, project management, marketing management, information systems, production and operations.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in identifying and solving management issues in the context of legal, ethical, technological, structural, cultural, human and environmental factors.
- Develop an analytical framework using a variety of approaches to apply leadership, decision-making and management theory and practice to competitive organizations and political entities.
- Evaluate the social, political, organizational, and financial factors affecting the advancement of technology in management.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
51
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Select one of the following concentrations:
9
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
27
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Thinking & Acting Ethically
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) |
| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Emerging Technology for College Success
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Public Speaking
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Interpersonal Communications
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Proficiency in Writing
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Argumentation and Rhetoric
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Introduction to Literature
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Technical Writing
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Scientific Writing
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Effective Business Communication
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Human Relations Communication
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Information Literacy and Global Citizenship
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
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Human Relations
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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American History to 1877
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American History since 1877
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World Civilization before 1650
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World Civilization since 1650
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Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
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Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
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African-American History before 1877
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African-American History since 1877
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History of the American Indian
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History of Science
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (51 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 51 |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a General Concentration, Concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Concentration in Technical Project Management, or Concentration in Technical Resource Management.
General Concentration (9 semester hours)
The General Concentration provides students with the opportunity to customize their educational journey by selecting courses that are in accordance with their specific career aspirations and interests. By completing 9 semester hours from a wide array of courses, students can attain a comprehensive understanding pertinent to their professional goals and personal interests.
Students must select 9 semester hours from undergraduate courses that have the following prefixes and have not already been used to fulfill their degree requirements: ACCT, ANLY, BUSN, DEFM, ECON, ENTR, FINC, HOSP, HRMT, MGMT, MKTG, RLMT, RTMG, SCMG and TLMT.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex challenges and make well-informed decisions in their professional environments.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 9 |
Concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (9 semester hours)
The concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management introduces the student to the common logistical and supply chain management functions in an enterprise. Students will learn about a broad rand of topics including logistics, demand, risk, and supply chain management.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate the practices and processes required for successful logistics management.
- Develop strategic planning skills, using a broad range of logistics and supply change management tools, to solve complex business problems.
- Analyze the critical role supply chain and logistics management play within organizations.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 9 |
Concentration in Technical Project Management (9 semester hours)
The Technical Project Management concentration prepares students to lead complex projects that integrate technology and organizational systems while navigating the broader technical management landscape. Students develop expertise in project management concepts, project risk management, and applying project management principles in dynamic environments. This concentration emphasizes practical skills for project managers seeking to advance within industries requiring technical expertise, supported by standards from organizations such as the Project Management Institute.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Analyze essential elements in the local context of a technical management project.
- Evaluate practices and processes necessary to succeed as a project manager.
- Conclude which project management approaches most effectively resolve technical management issues.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 9 |
Concentration in Technical Resource Management (9 semester hours)
The technical resource management concentration introduces the student to the systematic approaches to solving technical systems problems. Students will learn to identify cost-savings, logical approaches to dealing with increasing business and management resource demands. Students will also focus on business critical thinking strategies, financial management, budget development, and human resource development.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate organizational technical management problems.
- Develop proficiency in handling complex technical development concepts, to include the latest computer software tools and technologies.
- Analyze project scheduling and resource management functions.
Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 9 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 3 |
Elective Requirements (27 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major. 27 |
Total Semester Hours 27 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment. Must be taken as the last course before graduation.