Bachelor of Science in
Technical Management
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (BSTM) 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 BSTM 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 BSTM 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 BSTM 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.
Well-qualified students planning to seek a master's degree can also save time and money by enrolling in a 4+1 program. Those in the 4+1 program begin work toward a Master of Science in Management, Management Information Systems, or Information Security & Assurance while still working on a bachelor’s, reducing master's requirements by three courses and allowing for both degrees to be earned in just five years.
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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 will teach students how to think critically, and 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 into management or supervisory positions 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 Technical Management degree combines courses in management, business information systems, and project management into one degree.
The management courses help students 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 a number of 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 has 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.
Prerequisites not previously met may be taken from open elective courses.
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management curriculum offers general education, common undergraduate business core, plus seven majors and minors that take students deeper into their areas of interest, including: areas of Technical Management, Aviation Management, Project Management, Management of Information Systems, Information Security, Occupational Safety and Health, and Human Resources Management.
As part of the BSTM, eligible active duty US Military and Veteran students can also enroll in a Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) Specialization, in which they will take five 3-credit applied software and systems technolgy courses in a cohort-based, intensive, face-to-face program.
Graduates may go on to managerial/supervisory careers in Aviation-related and Non-Aviation-related public and private fields.
As part of the college of business undergraduate degree, students will take a comprehensive exam in MGMT 436 (Strategic Management).
Technical Management students who wish to continue on to a master's degree may enroll in the BSTM to MSM, MSMIS, MSISA 4+1 program as outlined in this program. [Currently not available.]
BSTM Program Notes:
1) Students in the Human Resources Management Major should complete MGMT 314 Human Resources Management before taking other courses in the Major.
2) Students that select the Human Resources Management Major must take an additional upper level elective of their choice.
| 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 |
| Speech/English | 6 | |
| Humanities** | ||
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| Humanities elective (lower or upper level) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science lower-level elective | ||
| Physics/Biology/Meteorology/Chemistry, etc. | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Applied Calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| or STAT 320 | Decision Mathematics | |
| Computer Science | ||
| Take one of the following courses to satisfy Computer Science requirements. The course used to satisfy the General Education Computer Science requirement cannot also be used to satisfy a Core/Major or Minor requirement. | 3 | |
CSCI 109 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | |
CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | |
CYBR 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Common Business Core | ||
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| or STAT 222 | Business Statistics | |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MGMT 371 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Choose Major: | 21 | |
Technical Management Major | ||
Aviation Management Major | ||
Project Management Major | ||
Management of Information Systems Major | ||
Information Security Major | ||
Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
Human Resources Management Major | ||
Electives and MSSA/AIT Specializations
| 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 or MSSA Technical Specialization. | 18 | |
| ****(15 credits: Choose MSSA Technical Specialization) | ||
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 MATH 106 and 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. | ||
| **** Microsoft Software and Systems Academy Specializations: | ||
| Database & Business Intelligence Administrator (Not currently available for enrollment.) | ||
ISTA 210, ISTA 310, ISTA 312, ISTA 410, ISTA 412 | ||
| Cloud Applications Developer | ||
ISTA 220, ISTA 322, ISTA 420, ISTA 421, ISTA 422 | ||
| Server and Cloud Administrator | ||
ISTA 230, ISTA 330, ISTA 332, ISTA 430, ISTA 432 | ||
| Cybersecurity Administrator | ||
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 | |
| ** | Minnesota student residents refer to State of Minnesota Course Requirement statement for Humanities requirements. |
Technical Management Major
| Technical Management Major | ||
| MGMT 320 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | 3 |
| PMGT 391 | Project Planning 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 394 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 444 | Principles of Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MGMT 449 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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.
The Aviation Management Major, in conjunction with the BSTM core and elective course requirements, will provide students with an excellent well-rounded educational experience that should lead to exciting growth career opportunities.
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 419 | Aviation Maintenance Management | 3 |
| BSAB 412 | Airport Planning and Design | 3 |
| BSAB 415 | Airline Management | 3 |
| BSAB 425 | Trends and Current Problems in Air Transportation | 3 |
| BSAB 426 | International Aviation Management | 3 |
| BSAB 450 | Aviation/Airport Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Project Management Major
Project managers who can deliver desired results on time and on budget are a valuable business resource. Learners who choose this major are often interested in pursuing project manager, lead, or coordinator positions with aviation-related and non-aviation related organizations. This major combines theory and techniques used by professional project management practitioners in a digital global environment to allow students to develop the skills to effectively lead and manage complex projects. The project management major teaches knowledge and skills to help participate in and lead the management of a variety of project types. The degree includes instruction on a variety of project management-related topics, including the nine project management knowledge areas and the five processes designated by the Project Management Institute® (PMI). The degree is also designed to foster critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills.
Not open to BS in Project Management students
| Project Management Major | ||
| MGMT 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | 3 |
| PMGT 391 | Project Planning 1 | 3 |
| PMGT 394 | Project Planning 2 | 3 |
| PMGT 400 | Project Risk and Control | 3 |
| Choose 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
PMGT 424 | Project Management in Aviation Operations | |
PMGT 461 | Global Project Management | |
PMGT 465 | Managing Troubled Projects | |
PMGT 470 | Agile Project Management | |
| MGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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.
In conjunction with the Technical Management degree curriculum, this program gives students a foundation for supervising or managing different components of the organization’s information systems. Graduates of this program may find new opportunities in aviation and non-aviation related fields. MIS jobs, such as business analyst and chief technology officer, are reported to be among the most recession-proof jobs.
| Management of Information Systems Major | ||
| Select seven of the following: | ||
| MGMT 321 | Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods | 3 |
| MGMT 385 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| MGMT 392 | Database Management | 3 |
| MGMT 393 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| MGMT 394 | Information Security Management | 3 |
| MGMT 422 | Information Technology Management, Strategy, and Governance | 3 |
| MGMT 428 | Business Analytics and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| MGMT 492 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 494 | Aviation Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Information Security Major
The Information Security major is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in Information Systems. The curriculum focuses on addressing these information security needs in the marketplace. Students completing this program can apply for a broad range of IT-related positions, such as security analyst, security auditor, security consultant, security risk assessor, security manager, information technology manager, information security officer, security trainer, and security systems designer. Similar to other BSTM majors, the requirements for this major will be 21 credit hours. This major will cover the following areas:
| Information Security Major | ||
| MGMT 386 | Fundamentals of Information Systems Security * | 3 |
| Select six of the following: | 18 | |
MGMT 387 | Managing Risk in Information Systems * | |
MGMT 388 | System Forensics, Investigation, and Response * | |
MGMT 389 | Information Assurance and Information Quality * | |
MGMT 401 | Information Security Policies * | |
MGMT 402 | Legal Issues in Information Security * | |
MGMT 403 | IT Audit and Control | |
MGMT 404 | Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning * | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| *This specific curriculum path is being evaluated by the National Security Agency as a potential Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education recognized by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency. In order to receive this designation on your transcripts, you must take all courses annotated with an asterisk. Any deviation from this curriculum path will exclude you from being eligible for this designation. | ||
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.
| Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
| 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 410 | Design of Engineering Hazard Controls | 3 |
| or SFTY 420 | Systems Design for Fire & Life Safety | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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:
| Human Resources Management Major | ||
| MGMT 314 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 317 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 324 | Aviation Labor Relations | 3 |
| MGMT 427 | Management of the Multicultural Workforce | 3 |
| MGMT 482 | Human Resources Training and Development | 3 |
| MGMT 483 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| MGMT 495 | Staffing and Workforce Planning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
See BSTM Program Notes. | ||
[4+1 Option currently not available. Contact your Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor for more information.]
BSTM to MSM, MSMIS, MSISA 4+1 Program, A Unique Opportunity
The BSTM - MSM, MSMIS, MSISA 4+1 program is for exceptional students who are committed to continuing their education through the master's degree. This fast-paced program allows qualifying students the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management and the Master of Science in Management (MSM), Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS), or Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance (MSISA) degree programs in five academic years.
Students who are accepted in the 4 + 1 program, spend three academic years in undergraduate-level study and then, during their senior year, will take up to three graduate-level courses that will meet the undergraduate 400 level elective and graduate program core requirements (when a B grade or better is achieved). Upon completion of the BSTM requirements, students will be enrolled in graduate school and can complete their degree in one year. In any graduate course taken by an undergraduate student, a grade of B or better must be earned. If a grade of C or F is earned in any of the courses taken in lieu of 400 level elective credits, the student will be removed from the program, have credit awarded to the BSTM degree only, and may continue to complete the BSTM degree.
Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor; to help ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisor will complete the request for processing into the 4+1 program.
PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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