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Associate of Applied Science in Technical Management
The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Management is designed to enable students to build upon prior education and work experience gained through a community college or military technical courses/occupations. In this AAS degree, students will explore management, business, and planning functions through an analytical approach. Students will also focus on development concepts and the latest technologies to improve their technical expertise in design and systems integration.
In the courses for this associate program, students will examine leadership and management motivational models, theories, and concepts as they relate to developing a healthy culture and successful workforce within a technical environment. Students will also analyze and interpret data obtained via analytical approaches.
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:
- Examine leadership and management motivational models, theories, and concepts as they relate to developing a healthy culture and successful workforce within a technical environment.
- Evaluate complex developmental concepts and latest technologies.
- Develop technical expertise in design, development, and integration of systems.
- Analyze and interpret data obtained via analytical approaches.
Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Management program will have to apply for the awarding of the Certificate in Technical Management.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
15
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Major Required
16
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Select one of the following concentrations:
12
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Elective Requirements
17
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (15 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (3 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (3 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
15
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Major Required (16 semester hours)
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Select 1 course from the following:
4
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Introduction to Biology with Lab
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Introduction to Environmental Science with Lab
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Total Semester Hours
16
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Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a General Concentration or Concentration in Utilities Management.
General Concentration (12 semester hours)
The General concentration for this degree is designed to help technical trade students acquire the knowledge that is often needed when transitioning from a field lead to a front-line supervisor.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Analyze and interpret data obtained using analytical approaches.
- Compare various theories in management, leadership, and motivation.
- Define features of the legal environment applicable to supervisory roles in the technical field.
Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
12
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Concentration in Utilities Management (12 semester hours)
The Utilities Management concentration is designed to support those in career technical trades transition from a field lead to a frontline supervisor. Students will take courses in project management, ethics, analytics, and budgeting.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Examine how to motivate and lead in a utility’s environment using management models, theories, and concepts.
- Analyze and interpret data from the utilities sector using analytical approaches.
- Explain ethical situations and solutions related to utilities management.
Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
12
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Elective Requirements (17 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
17
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Total Semester Hours
17
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.