Bachelor of Science in
Technical Management
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management focuses on developing current or future managers and is designed for professionals who are assuming management responsibilities within their organizations or wish to be promoted into management. The Technical Management program explores planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling using data to drive decisions. Skill sets obtained during the completion of this degree program will enable students to manage at a high level in today’s a high-tech, global, and diverse business world.
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), courses within the program are accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, and security courses are accredited by the National Security Agency (NSA).
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About Technical Management at the Worldwide & Online Campus
Professionals in today’s constantly changing global business world must be diverse and able to have distinct abilities and specializations enabling them to showcase their unique talents which set them apart from others. With this in mind, Embry-Riddle offers multiple majors in areas relevant to managers in technical and non-technical career fields.
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management degree program consists of a total of 120 credit hours to complete which include 36 credit hours of general education, 33 credit hours of common business core classes, 21 credit hours in a major area of study, and a combined 30 credit hours of electives, COB minors, and or transfer credits.
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The Technical Management degree is designed to prepare students for a variety of managerial/supervisory positions in today’s business environment. The program teaches students how to think critically, to employ applied research and problem-solving skills to evaluate, manage, and improve business processes.
Many working adults with a background in a technical specialty are looking for opportunities to move transition into a management or supervisory position as a way of advancing in their careers. For these individuals, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Bachelor of Science in Technical Management programs could be the key to gaining the experience and knowledge to make the transition to management.
The management courses enable students to develop their management, leadership, and organizational behavior skills. Additionally, the business information system courses teach students how to approach, understand, and resolve problems inherent with the implementation and control of a variety of such systems.
This degree opens career opportunities in several fields. Regardless of background, Technical Management students gain valuable skills, learning how to organize, plan, staff, and coordinate company resources toward the organization's goals and objectives.
This degree is designed to accommodate a transfer student who have either completed an appropriate associate degree at an accredited college or university (generally 60 credit hours) or has a minimum of 60 hours in coursework from the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computers, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management curriculum offers general education, common undergraduate business core, plus six majors and minors that take students deeper into their areas of interest, including: areas of Technical Management, Aviation Management, Management of Information Systems, Information Security, Occupational Safety and Health, and Human Resources Management.
Note: As part of the college of business undergraduate degree, students will take a comprehensive exam in MGMT 436 (Strategic Management).
BSTM Program Notes:
1) Students in the Human Resources Management Major should complete HRMD 314 Human Resource Management before taking other courses in the Major.
| General Education | ||
| Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from the list below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Any Communication Theory and Skills above ENGL 106 | 3 | |
| Humanities** | ||
| Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| Any Upper Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science | ||
| Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry, etc. | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| Any College Algebra or Higher Math or any Statistics Credit cannot be awarded for STAT 211 or STAT 222 | 3 | |
| Computer Science | ||
| Any computer Science | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core/Major
| Common Business Core | ||
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| OBLD 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 325 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management | 3 |
| FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Choose Major: | 21 | |
| Technical Management Major | ||
| Aviation Management Major | ||
| Management of Information Systems Major | ||
| Information Security Major | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
| Human Resources Management Major | ||
| Leadership | ||
Electives/AIT* Specializations
*Note: AIT specializations and their online ISTA courses are not currently available for enrollment.
| Transfer Credit -or- COB Minor-or- MGMT Electives | 12 | |
| If technical transfer credit is not applicable, the 12 hours can ONLY be used toward College of Business (COB) minors. If no minor is chosen, then MGMT electives 200-300-400 level courses. | ||
| Open Electives (Lower or Upper Level) may be used for Minors in other departments. | 15 | |
| Specialization Learning Path Cohort: Each 18-week cohort will only concentrate on one technical specialization, which is shown in the schedule of offerings for each specific military base hosting this program. Once students are enrolled with the appropriate base and its scheduled set of courses, students and fellow classmates – the cohort – may take five ISTA courses that serve the appropriate specialization. | ||
| If multiple Specialization learning paths are taken, total credit hours to complete the BSTM degree will exceed 120 credit hours. | ||
| Database & Business Intelligence Administrator (Not currently available for enrollment.) | ||
| ISTA 210, ISTA 310, ISTA 312, ISTA 410, ISTA 412 | ||
| Cloud Applications Developer (Not Currently available for enrollment) | ||
| ISTA 220, ISTA 322, ISTA 420, ISTA 421, ISTA 422 | ||
| Server and Cloud Administrator (Not Currently available for enrollment) | ||
| ISTA 230, ISTA 330, ISTA 332, ISTA 430, ISTA 432 | ||
| Cybersecurity Administrator (Not currently available for enrollment) | ||
| ISTA 240, ISTA 340, ISTA 345, ISTA 440, ISTA 445 | ||
Available Minors
| Students have the option to structure electives such that a Minor may be earned. | ||
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Technical Management Major
| Technical Management Major | ||
| MMIS 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| MMIS 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | 3 |
| PMGT 325 | Concepts and Practices of Project Management | 3 |
| MISA 394 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| MGMT 411 | Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace | 3 |
| LGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MKTG 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Aviation Management Major
| Aviation Management Major | ||
| The Aviation Management Major is designed to provide students interested in pursuing a management discipline in the aviation, defense, and aerospace fields with a detailed and relevant flow of courses. | ||
| Students taking courses in this Major will receive a depth of knowledge in a wide array of aviation, airport, and airline management areas. In addition, this major features a course that will concentrate on today’s trends, opportunities and problems in air transportation. The aviation-related management courses should be both rewarding and challenging to the students participating in this Major. | ||
| MGMT 408 | Airport Management | 3 |
| MGMT 412 | Airport Planning and Design | 3 |
| MGMT 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| AMNT 416 | Aviation Maintenance Management: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| BSAB 425 | Trends and Current Problems in Air Transportation | 3 |
| MGMT 426 | International Aviation Management | 3 |
| MKTG 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Management of Information Systems Major
| Management of Information Systems Major | ||
| As information systems become more advanced and increasingly global, the need for Information Systems specialists increases as well. The Management of Information Systems (MIS) major focuses on the business processes of organizations and the information technology utilized in those organizations. The program prepares students to learn to design, implement, and maintain effective information systems in organizations. The MIS major is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for information systems development and support positions. | ||
| MMIS 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | 3 |
| MMIS 385 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| MMIS 392 | Database Management | 3 |
| MMIS 393 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| MISA 394 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| BUAN 428 | Business Analytics and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| MMIS 494 | Aviation Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Information Security Major
| Information Security Major | ||
| The Information Security Major prepares students to understand the managerial aspects and technics of information security in a business context. Organizations must understand that information and the ability to transact are core enablers and without these abilities organizations can face great loses, negative publicity, or worse. Students who complete this major will understand the role of information security, how to respond to data breaches and incidents, and generate solid continuity plans to ensure the organization can continue to transact even when assets are vulnerable or compromised. Today’s thread landscape is always changing so a keen understanding of information security is paramount. | ||
| MISA 386 | Fundamentals of Information Systems Security | 3 |
| MISA 387 | Managing Risk in Information Systems | 3 |
| MISA 388 | System Forensics, Investigation, and Response | 3 |
| MMIS 389 | Information Assurance and Information Quality | 3 |
| MGMT 402 | Legal Issues in Information Security | 3 |
| MISA 403 | IT Audit and Control | 3 |
| MISA 404 | Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Occupational Safety and Health Major
| Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
| Creating and maintaining a safe work environment and protecting workers from hazards have become a critical issue in nearly every industry. The Occupational Safety and Health major was developed to prepare students for supervisory or management positions relating to occupational safety and health in environmental compliance, ergonomics, industrial hygiene and toxicology, construction, fire protection, and systems design. This program is geared toward students who are seeking new opportunities in the public or private sector, such as service or manufacturing industries, local, state, or federal agencies, and the military. | ||
| SFTY 311 | Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| SFTY 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety | 3 |
| SFTY 321 | Ergonomics | 3 |
| SFTY 355 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| SFTY 360 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| SFTY 365 | Fire Protection | 3 |
| SFTY 420 | Systems Design for Fire & Life Safety | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Leadership Major
| Leadership Major | ||
| The Leadership Major is for high-performing individuals looking to make a difference in their organizations. Organizational leaders and employers often point to the need for employees to develop “soft” skills to advance their careers. Students develop the critical competencies to lead in today’s increasingly complex environment. Students learn foundational and contemporary leadership theories. Additionally, students will explore various leadership topics such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication, coaching, mentoring, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This major ensures that students have the appropriate skills to contribute as a leader in all aspects of society. | ||
| OBLD 275 | Critical Thinking for Leadership | 3 |
| OBLD 285 | The Evolution of Leadership | 3 |
| OBLD 304 | Coaching and Mentoring | 3 |
| OBLD 310 | Mediation, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| OBLD 315 | Contemporary Leadership Theories | 3 |
| OBLD 402 | Ethics, Values, and Differences | 3 |
| OBLD 407 | Driving Change in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Human Resources Management Major
| Human Resources Management Major | ||
| The Human Resources Management major was developed for students interested in pursuing careers in Human Resources Management. In addition to preparing students to work in public, private and non-profit sectors, students will be well prepared to obtain leading industry Human Resources certificates and credentials. Graduates in this major can seek employment in both aviation and non-aviation industries as compensation and benefits specialists, recruitment and retention specialists, human resources generalists, and other, related occupations. Human Resources Management is an ever growing field and spans all industry and geographic boundaries. As with the other BSTM majors, the requirements for the Human Resources Management major is 21 credit hours and will involve the following courses: | ||
| HRMD 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSW 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| OBLD 371 | Leadership | 3 |
| OBLD 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce | 3 |
| HRMD 482 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 |
| HRMD 483 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| HRMD 495 | Staffing and Workforce Planning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| See BSTM Program Notes. | ||
| ** | Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements. |
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