Technology Management
Bachelor of Applied Science
The B.A.S. Technology Management degree prepares students to gain long-term career positions in the fields of information technology or technology management. Students have the opportunities to gain knowledge of advanced concepts of technology in the areas of computer networking, Linux operating systems, computer programming, network security, database administration, web development, and hardware maintenance, as well as the managerial experience to oversee projects in each area. Courses within the B.A.S. degree also prepare students to gain advanced certifications in managerial and technological subjects, giving students improved opportunities to gain beneficial employment assignments or land promotions within their current professions.
| Area A: Essential Areas | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Area B: Institutional Options | ||
| COMM 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| One of the following electives: | 1 | |
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| Intro to Greek Mythology | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Appalachian Hist-Special Topic | ||
| Sports Hist & Amer Character | ||
| Health and Wellness Concepts | ||
| Mystery Fiction in Pop Culture | ||
| Political and Social Rhetoric | ||
| Christian Fiction/Pop Culture | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in America | ||
PRSP Elective (See advisor) | ||
| Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one to two ENGL course(s): | 3-6 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Intro to Film as Literature | ||
| If only one ENGL course chosen, add one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Expressions of Culture I | ||
| Expressions of Culture II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| World Music | ||
| American Music | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology | ||
| Eight Credit Hours of Lab Science Electives: | 8 | |
| Astronomy of the Solar System and Astronomy of Solar Sys. Lab | ||
| Stellar and Galactic Astronomy and Stellar & Galac. Astronomy Lab | ||
| Environmental Studies | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Principles of Biology II | ||
| Principles of Botany | ||
| Entomology | ||
| Survey of Chemistry | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Geology & the Environment | ||
| Introductory Physics I | ||
| Introductory Physics II | ||
| Principles of Physics I | ||
| Principles of Physics II | ||
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Area E: Social Science | ||
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | United States Hist since 1877 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Two of the following electives: | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Geography | ||
| Intro to Human Geography | ||
| Intro to Physical Geography | ||
| World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
| World Civilization since 1500 | ||
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States Hist since 1877 | ||
| Intro to World Religions | ||
| Intro to Philosophical Issues | ||
| Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
| Intro to Political Science | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Technical Credits: | ||
| BUSA 2201 | Fundamentals of Computer Appli | 3 |
| CAPS 1140 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| CAPS 1145 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CAPS 1152 | Linux | 3 |
| CAPS 1270 | Switch, Route, Wireless Ess | 3 |
| CAPS 1276 | Ent Net, Security, Automation | 3 |
| Electives (must be approved by department chair) | 21 | |
| Technology Management Core: | ||
| ITEC 3251 | Linux II | 3 |
| MGIS 3351 | Principles Mgmt Info Systems | 3 |
| MGIS 3352 | Management Application Prog I | 3 |
| MGIS 3353 | Management Applications Programming II | 3 |
| MGIS 3356 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| MGIS 3390 | Management of IS Security | 3 |
| MGIS 4701 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| Upper Level Electives: | ||
| Choose two ITEC Electives: | 6 | |
| CCNP R&S ROUTE | ||
| CCNP R&S SWITCH | ||
| Cybersecurity Operations | ||
| Special Topics in ITEC | ||
| Internships in ITEC | ||
| Choose four electives: | 12 | |
| Communication for Prof Setting | ||
| CCNP R&S ROUTE | ||
| CCNP R&S SWITCH | ||
| CCNP R&S SHOOT | ||
| Special Topics in ITEC | ||
| Cybersecurity Operations | ||
| Internships in ITEC | ||
| Telecommunications Management | ||
| Web-based MIS | ||
| Databases:Big Data & Analytics | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Physical Education | ||
| PHED Activity Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |