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Bachelor of Science in Technology Management
This unique undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree program provides many opportunities for a student transferring from a community college with a technical degree. This program of study brings together technical and academic fields and will provide additional opportunities for graduates in mid-management positions or for advancement within existing careers. The technology management core is applicable to a broad variety of two-year technical degree programs, ranging from business and health-oriented programs of study to criminal justice, environmental technology and Internet professional programs.
Technology-based corporations have an increasing need for rapid innovation in strategies, products, processes and services distinct from traditional high volume mass production or the service companies of past decades. Managers of technology, therefore, need to acquire the knowledge and skills to enable them to compete effectively in world markets. The core courses in the technology management program will provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective technology manager.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the technology management program are in strong demand. A survey of area businesses finds definite support for this program, especially for employees with existing associate degrees in technical areas. These employees have limited advancement opportunities without continuation of their formal education to the baccalaureate level.
The following employers indicated that they would encourage their employees to participate in such a program and would provide tuition reimbursement for employees if they pursued such a degree:
- Ameritech
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Kitty Hawk International
- Clover Electronics
- Daimler Chrysler
- Detroit Edison
- Northwest Airlines
- General Motors
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals
- TACOM
- University of Michigan Hospitals
- Wayne County-Detroit Metro Airport
Number of Credits
A minimum of 124 credit hours is required to graduate.
Special Features
This program of study is ideally suited for the working adult. All of the technology management core classes will be offered online and/or in the evening or in a hybrid format.
General Education Requirements: 40 credit hours
Additional Requirements: 9-12 credit hours
- ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- MATH 118 Linear Models and Probability (3)
- STS 224 Solving Quantitative Problems in Technology (3)
- STS 201 Microcomputer Applications in Technology (3)
Core Courses (15 credit hours)
- TM 130 Introduction to Technology Management (3)
- TM 212 The Management of Technology Change (3)
- TM 311 Information Technology Management and Organizations (3)
- TM 314 Sociotechnical Systems Approach to Process Improvement (3)
- TM 415 Senior Seminar in Technology Management (3)
- ACC 130 Accounting for Non-business Majors (3)
- ACC 240 Principles of Accounting (3)
- ACC 241 Principles of Managerial Accounting Entrepreneurship (3)
- FIN 350 Principles of Finance (3)
- FIN 358 Analysis of Financial Statements (3)
- LAW 293 Legal Environment of Business (3)
- LAW 403 Employment Law (3)
- MKTG 360 Principles of Marketing (3)
- MKTG 369 Advertising (3)
- MGMT 384 Human Resource Management (3)
- MGMT 386 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
- MKTG 473 Marketing and Product Innovation (3)
- MGMT 480 Management Responsibility and Ethics (3)
- TM 308 Seminar in Technology Impacts (3)
- TM 377/378/379 Special Topics (1/2/3)
- TM 387 Cooperative Education (3)
- TM 477/478/479 Special Topics (1/2/3)
The following technical specializations from two-years institutions may be transferable into this concentration. These technical specializations will include, but are not limited to the following areas:
- Automotive Service Technology
- Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Computer Service Technology
- Correctional Science
- Criminology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Environmental Technology
- Fire Technology
- Fluid Power Technology
- Graphic Design Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Laser-Electro Optics
- Photographic Technology
- Public Safety Technology
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
- Telecommunication Technology
Program Total: 124-128 credit hours
Note: Each student must choose a writing intensive course as part of major completion requirements. Consult your adviser for course options.
For More Information
Program Coordinator, Technology Management
School of Technology Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.1161 | 734.487.1162
pam.becker@emich.edu
College of Technology Web site
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].