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Access:
Open to eligible in-state, out-of-state, and international applicants

Campus requirements:
None

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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 is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.


Courses


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 405Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology (3 hrs)
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
TMGT 351Professional Internship (3 hrs)
TMGT 429Workplace Law for the Technical Manager (3 hrs)
TMGT 471Production Planning and Control I (3 hrs)
TMGT 473Quality Control of Industrial Products I (3 hrs)
TMGT 492Industrial Supervision (3 hrs)
Select one of the following:
TMGT 491Creativity and Ideation Techniques and Practice (3 hrs)
TMGT 497Problem Solving Techniques: A Team Approach (3 hrs)
Select one of the following:
TMGT 478Industrial Organizations and Functions (3 hrs)
ECT 437Industrial 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:
  • Satisfy deficiencies from the A.S. degree for NAIT accreditation.
  • With remaining hours, complete approved technical electives, (or) a College of Technology minor, (or) a concentration offered by the College of Technology.
  • Fulfill University requirement of at least 50 upper division (300-400 level) hours.
Technical A.A.S. Transfer Students: Complete a minimum of 21 hours with the following priorities:
  • Satisfy the University’s remaining General Education requirements in Basic and Liberal Studies.
  • Satisfy deficiencies from the A.A.S. degree for NAIT accreditation.
  • With remaining hours, complete approved technical electives, (or) a College of Technology minor, (or) a concentration offered by the College of Technology.
  • Fulfill University requirement of at least 50 upper division (300-400 level) hours.
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
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Course Delivery


You have the option of completing the Technology Management Program on the Indiana State University campus—or via distance learning.

Distance Learning Option:

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Career Opportunities


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.

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Admission / Credit Transfer


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 REQUIREMENTS / CREDIT TRANSFER
Technology Management

  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.

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