A.S. in Technical Management

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At the Worldwide Campus, the Associate of Science in Technical Management is designed for individuals working in specific career fields, including the military, and incorporates applied content that relates to organizational settings. The program provides educational opportunities in selected management areas to support the development of managerial skills. Multiple specializations are available in areas relevant to managers in technical and non-technical fields. The program also serves as a foundation for the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management. The Associate of Science in Technical Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Evaluate business functions and processes.
  • Explore research to solve business problems and effectively communicate the results.
  • Assess key principles of business and management disciplines and their applications.

Worldwide Program Requirements

General Education Requirements36
Core Requirements12
Electives12
Total Credits60

Program Details

The Associate of Science in Technical Management requires successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Undergraduate Online program may complete the degree in 10 terms, or approximately two years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.

Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.

 General Education Requirements

Communication 9
English Composition
Business Communication
Any Communication above COMM 106 Introduction to Composition
Humanities - Lower or Upper Level3
Social Science - Lower Level6
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Humanities - Upper Level3
Computer Science/Information Technology3
Mathematics6
Statistics with Aviation Applications
Business Statistics
Any College Algebra or Higher Math or any Statistics (Credit cannot be awarded for STAT 211 or STAT 222)
Physical/Life Sciences6
Physics/Biology/Meteorology
Total Credits36

Core Requirements

ACCT 210Financial Accounting3
MGMT 201Principles of Management3
MMIS 320Business Information Systems3
MGMT 203Management for Aeronautical Science3
Total Credits12

Electives

Technical Transfer Credit or COB Minor or COB Electives9
If technical transfer credit is not applicable, the 9 hours can ONLY be used towards COB minors. If no minor is chosen, then COB electives have to be courses at the 200-300-400 level.
Open Electives3
Total Credits12

Suggested Plan of Study

Year One

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
COMM 122 - English Composition3
Any College Algebra or Higher Math or any Statsitics (Credit cannot be awarded for STAT 211 or STAT 222)3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
COMM 222 - Business Communication3
STAT 211 - Statistics with Aviation Applications or STAT 222 - Business Statistics3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
Humanities - Lower Level3
Any Communication above COMM 106 Introduction to Composition3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
ECON 210 - Microeconomics3
MGMT 201 - Principles of Management3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
Computer Science/Information Technology3
ECON 211 - Macroeconomics3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Year Two

Term 1
RequirementsCredits
ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting3
Humanities - Upper Level 3
Semester Hours6
Term 2
RequirementsCredits
MGMT 203 - Management for Aeronautical Science3
Any Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry3
Semester Hours6
Term 3
RequirementsCredits
COB Elective, Minor, or Transfer Credit3
MMIS 320 - Business Information Systems3
Semester Hours6
Term 4
RequirementsCredits
COB Elective, Minor, or Transfer Credit3
COB Elective, Minor, or Transfer Credit3
Semester Hours6
Term 5
RequirementsCredits
Any Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry3
Open Elective3
Semester Hours6

Total Credits

Total Hours for All Requirements: 30

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information