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Technology Management, B.S.

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Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Technology Management has curriculum designed to prepare students who want to develop skills which will enable them to successfully: Manage complex technical projects, manage people within an technical environment,  prepare to succeed in an ever changing environment which is reliant on technology, and be on the forefront of innovation and the future of work.  Employers are regularly seeking technically savvy individuals who can speak clearly about technical innovations while having the skill set to manage a wide variety of projects and individuals. The BS in TM will prepare this much needed workforce for success. For this degree, students must complete 45 technical credits. Up to 45 technical credits may be transferable from an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), or individual courses from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in an approved technical area as agreed upon by the Technology Management advisor and department chair.

Total Program Credits: 120

Matriculation Requirements: 45 Credits

 

Students must complete 45 technical credits. Up to 45 technical credits may be transferable from an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), or individual courses from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in an approved technical area as agreed upon by the Technology Management advisor and department chair.

45
General Education Requirements: 35 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts (5)   
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing/Academic Writing and Research 3
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics 3
or STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5)  
Complete one of the following:  3
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 (3)  
  HIST 1700 American Civilization (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government (3)  
Complete the following:  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values 3
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness (2)  
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life 2
Distribution Courses:   
  Biology  3
  Physical Science  3
  Additional Biology or Physical Science  3
  Humanities 3
  Fine Arts 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 28 Credits
Meet with Technology Management advisor to complete a degree plan prior to enrollment in Technology Management courses.   
  TECH 3000 Introduction to Technology Management 3
  TECH 3010 Creativity Innovation and Change Management 3
  TECH 3400 Project Management WE 3
  TECH 3850 Quality Management in Technology 3
  TECH 405G Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Technology 3
  TECH 4420 Organization Information Technologies 3
  TECH 4910 Senior Capstone Project WE 3
  ACC 3000 Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts 3
  HR 3430 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3
  TECH 301R Technology Lecture Series 1
  Business Computer Proficiency  
  INFO 2100 Computer Proficiency for Technology Professionals (3)  
or IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency (3)  
Technical Credit Requirements: 45 Credits
Students must complete 45 technical credits as agreed upon by the Technology Management advisor and department chair 45
Elective Requirements: 12 Credits
Complete 12 credits from the following: 12
  TECH 3700 Materials Management (3)  
  TECH 4000 Reliability Management (3)  
  TECH 4200 Technology Marketing and Customer Relationship Management (3)  
  TECH 4400 Advanced Project Management (3)  
  TECH 481R Internship (1)  
  TECH 489R Undergraduate Research in Technology Management (1)  
  TECH 490R Current Topics in Technology Management (3)  
  TECH 497R Independent Study (1)  
  LEGL 3000 Business Law (3)  
  ENGL 3300 Collaborative Communication for Technology Professions (3)  
  MGMT 3470 Lean Management Systems (3)  
  Up to 6 credits toward Leadership Certification with the Center for the Advancement of Leadership  
  Students may select up to 9 credits of other upper division technology related courses with advisor approval.  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. 
  3. No grade lower than a C- in any TECH course.
  4. Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
  5. Completion of General Education (GE) and specified departmental requirements.
  6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours

ENGL 1010

or ENGH 1005

Introduction to Academic Writing

or Literacies and Composition Across Context

3

STAT 1040

or STAT1045

Introduction to Statistics

or Introduction to Statistics with Algebra

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010
Intermediate Writing/Academic Writing and Research 3
American Institutions 12

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
Biology Distribution 3

PHIL 2050

or PHIL 205G

Ethics and Values

or Ethics and Values GI

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
Physical Science Distribution 3
Humanities Distribution 3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3

Technical Credits

3
TECH 3000 Introduction to Technology Management 3
TECH 3010 Creativity, Innovation and Change Management 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
Third Science Distribution
3
Fine Arts Distribution 3
TECH 3400 Project Management WE 3
TECH 3850 Quality Management in Technology 3
ACC 3000 Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours

HLTH 1100

or EXSC 1097

Personal Health and Wellness

or Fitness for Life

2
TECH 301R Technology Lecture Series 1
TECH 4420 Organization Information Technologies 3
TECH 4910 Senior Capstone Project WE 3
HR 3430 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3
T.M. Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 3
TECH 405G Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Technology 3
T.M. Elective 3
T.M. Elective 3
T.M. Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
  Degree total: 120

Department

Technology Management

The Technology Management department is in the  Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Technology Management department, visit their website.

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