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The Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in Technology Administration
is available for students who have completed an occupational oriented
associate degree and are interested in pursuing further studies to advance
in a technology-management related career. The degree accommodates students
from diverse disciplines whose associate degree academic major does not
easily lead to a bachelor's degree.
The nature of the program affords the flexibility to meet the needs of
students from many technical backgrounds who desire to develop or expand
skills to enhance their career opportunities. The curriculum is designed
to complement the students’ technical and professional skills by
providing foundation studies in technological and administrative topics.
Courses are tailored to students’ diverse learning capabilities
using instructional resources varying from traditional (e.g., classroom
work, textbooks) to advanced technology (e.g., online courses).
Student Learning Outcomes
Technology Administration students at Washburn University, upon graduation,
are expected to have:
- developed an understanding of the difference between science and
technology;
- analyzed the impact that discoveries and inventions have on society,
culture, and civilization;
- demonstrated knowledge regarding how forces such as values, ethics,
morals, or religion are used to change the impact of a given technology;
- applied life cycle system development methods to reduce risks associated
with an information system;
- demonstrated the application of process and behavior data to improve
efficiency in a production environment;
- identified quality indicators that can be used to modify inputs and
impact measured system outputs in a management operation; and
- evaluated the impact of technology on the work environment.
Applied Science/Technology Area
This section of the degree program relates to the major courses from the
student’s associate degree. Because of the diverse nature of associate
degree programs, credit hour completion under this section could range
up to 45 credit hours.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
with a major in Technology Administration must meet the following requirements:
1. completion of an associate degree from an accredited institution;
2. submission of all associate degree course work to the university registrar's
office;
3. a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4 point scale
on the associate degree and with a grade of "C" or higher in
all major and related courses;
4. contact the Technology Administration Program Director for advising
and completion of a declaration of major form.
Technology Administration Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied
Science Degree
Major Courses (Integrative Core)
A. Administration
Required Courses 15 credit hours)
BU 250 Management Information Systems
AC 224 Financial Accounting
BU 360 Marketing
BU 345 Human Resources Mgmt
BU 346 Organizational Behavior
Correlate Courses (Required)
EC 200 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
Must select two from the following (6 credit hours)
EC 211 Statistics for Business & Economics
AC 225 Managerial Accounting
BU 302 Business Communications
BU 315 Legal Environment of Business
BU 342 Organization & Management
BU 347 Production & Operations Management
BU 381 Business Finance
B. Technology
Required Courses (18 credit hours)
TA 300 Evolution & Development of Technology
TA 310 Technology and Society
TA 320 System Design, Assessment & Evaluation
TA 330 Safety Analysis and Quality Assurance
TA 400 Technology Administration
TA 420 Technology Project
Must Select two from the following (6 credit hours)
TA 340 Technology Policy
TA 360 Independent Study (1-4)
TA 370 Technology Internship (1-4)
TA 380 Technology & the Future (3)
TA 390 Current Issues in Technology (1-3)
Applied Technology/Science
Associate degree major courses - up to 45 credit hours
FOR UNIVERSITY AND GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SEE THE INDEX IN THIS
CATALOG.
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