Add Business & Management Skills to your Toolbox with a Technical Management Degree Online
If a business degree would make a difference in your career or you want to step into a management role, consider the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management II degree online from UMS.
This Bachelor of Science program is designed specifically for those who've earned an associate degree in technical fields such as automotive technology, electronics technology, construction engineering, manufacturing or wind power technology. Our program builds on that education to add the management skills sought by employers large and small.
See Yourself Succeed in Technical Management
The technical management degree online program explores the many facets of getting the job done, including the financials, administration, sales and technology. Graduates emerge as leaders, strong communicators, effective writers and competent team builders. Specifically, you will learn to:
- Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close a technical project
- Develop project plans for scope, cost, schedule, procurement, communications, risk and integration
- Apply Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology of Six Sigma to improve process quality
- Apply quantitative techniques to optimize resource usage, reduce cost and solve problems in a technical environment
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning an online degree at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management opens doors in a number of fields, including management roles in construction, engineering, manufacturing and transportation organizations.
Opportunities for skilled management personnel are many. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that new employment opportunities for management occupations will increase by 9% through 2026.*
Curriculum
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in technical management program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Develop and operate efficient supply chains to deliver goods and services.
- Plan and manage projects effectively through the life cycle of the projects.
- Analyze and improve processes to cut waste and enhance performance.
- Plan and schedule production of goods and services for more efficient use of resources.
