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The Technology Management Program is a technical management degree that includes course work in three areas:
Because the Technology Management Program allows for 21 hours of technical concentration credit, this program is well suited for transfer students. You and your academic advisor can custom build a program of study based on your educational background and your future professional goals. Many individuals and employers prefer a degree that offers a general preparation in technology and management. The Technology Management Program is ideal if you are seeking this type of flexible, broad-based bachelor degree.
Packaging Minor (optional)
It is possible to earn a minor in packaging within this degree by completing 18 hours of approved course work. This packaging minor is beneficial to anyone involved with design, manufacturing, or transportation. The minor is an excellent way to increase your employability and to supplement skills and abilities. For details, visit packaging minor.
The Technology Management Program typically includes 63 credit hours. The specific courses and credit required vary, depending on course work transferred.
If you transfer a technology-related associate of science (A.S.), the courses taken at ISU will be as listed below. If you transfer a technology-related associate of applied science (A.A.S.), you will complete the course work listed below; deficiencies can be satisfied once admitted to the University.
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY | |
| MET 405 | Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology (3 hrs) |
| TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | |
| TMGT 351 | Professional Internship (3 hrs) |
| TMGT 429 | Workplace Law for the Technical Manager (3 hrs) |
| TMGT 471 | Production Planning and Control I (3 hrs) |
| TMGT 473 | Quality Control of Industrial Products I (3 hrs) |
| TMGT 492 | Industrial Supervision (3 hrs) |
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| TMGT 491 | Creativity and Ideation Techniques and Practice (3 hrs) |
| TMGT 497 | Problem Solving Techniques: A Team Approach (3 hrs) |
| Select one of the following: | |
| TMGT 478 | Industrial Organizations and Functions (3 hrs) |
| ECT 437 | Industrial Computer Systems Management (3 hrs) |
| Select one of the following: | |
| HLTH 212 | Introduction to Industrial Health and Safety (3 hrs) |
| HLTH 318 | Industrial Accident Prevention I (3 hrs) |
| DIRECTED ELECTIVES (21 hours) | |
Technical A.S. Transfer Students: Complete a minimum of 21 hours with the following priorities:
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Technical A.A.S. Transfer Students: Complete a minimum of 21 hours with the following priorities:
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| DIRECTED GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| Select one of the following: | |
| ENG 305T | Technical Writing (3 hrs) |
| ENG 305 | Advanced Expository Writing (3 hrs) |
| ENG 405 | Writing for Science and Industry (3 hrs) |
| BEIT 336 | Business Report Writing (3 hrs) |
| Select one course in each of the following areas: | |
| 300-400 level Social and Behavior Studies | |
| 300-400 level Literary, Artistic, and Philosophical Studies | |
| 300-400 level Multicultural Studies: International Cultures | |
| Capstone | |
You have the option of completing the Technology Management Program on the Indiana State University campus—or via distance learning.
Distance Learning Option:
Building on your previous education, the Technology Management Program prepares you with the skills and knowledge required for professional management-oriented positions in a variety of technological fields.
Indiana State University's degree provides you with the ability to creatively apply technology and human resources to solve problems. Graduates of the Technology Management Program qualify for management-level careers in their technical specialization area.
The Technology Management Program is open to eligible in-state, out-of-state, and international applicants. The program is designed for transfer students. For details on credit transfer and admission requirements, see chart (below).
Admission -- Minimum Requirements
To be admitted to the distance learning program in technology management, you must be admitted to the University as a degree-seeking student and satisfy the following:
- Completion of an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) or an associate of sciences (A.S.) in a technology-related program from a regionally accredited college or university
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average) in all college level studies
General Guidelines for Credit Transfer
The following are general guidelines. Upon admission, academic advisors review transcripts to determine which credit transfers and which courses will be included in your program of study.
- Credit earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities is transferable.
- Transfer credit is assigned only for courses in which you have earned a grade of C or higher.
- Generally, an equivalent number of credit hours are given.
- In some cases, credit may be transferable to the University, but may not be applied toward completion of the Technology Management Program.
- Remedial, audited, or non-credit classes do not transfer.
- College Living, orientation, and study skills classes do not transfer.
- Up to 94 hours of total transfer credit will be accepted for transfer into a bachelor degree program; at least 30 credit hours must be completed through ISU to earn the bachelor degree.
- If you transfer an A.S. in a technology-related program, the courses taken at ISU will be as listed above.
- If you transfer an A.A.S. in a technology-related program, you will complete the course work listed above; deficiencies can be satisfied once admitted to the University.
NOTE: For a free course-by-course transfer evaluation (from Indiana schools and selected schools in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and other states), visit the University's transfer planning tool.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.