Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Operations Management (BSTM) program focuses on the intersection between technology and business. Students will explore ways to leverage technology to improve business efficiency including: computer-aided decision-making, project tracking, quality assurance metrics and measurement, and system and process analysis. In addition to technical and business-oriented skills, the curriculum is designed to develop professional skills such as written and verbal communication, collaboration, and leadership.
In addition to earning the Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Operations Management degree, graduates will accumulate significant experience in large-scale projects both individually and in teams. This project focus culminates with Enterprise Projects where students gain industry expertise under the direction of leading organizations.
Graduates from this program are prepared for positions in a variety of roles including: business analyst, process analyst, data analyst, project manager, product manager, technical writer, and quality assurance professional.
Program Overview
Students participate in courses taught using active learning methods. Teaching techniques include lectures, class discussions, debates, student presentations, individual and group activities, creative assessments, various labs and assignments, and more. Additionally, students work individually and in teams on supervised projects in which they apply related concepts. The program is 10 quarters in length and requires a minimum of two-and-a-half years to complete.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Operations Management (BSTM) degree are expected to be able to:
- Analyze the various components, best practices, and methods used in project management
- Demonstrate critical-thinking skills related to data analytics and business intelligence
- Model best practices of business analysis
- Illustrate measurements of effective planning, organization, leadership and management within an organizational setting
- Demonstrate technical and business problem-solving and decision-making
- Utilize financial analysis within a business environment
- Identify the broad functions of marketing and their applications to business
- Understand basic statistical analysis and its application in the business environment
- Apply the strategic management process to an analysis of the current business environment, identify and forecast trends, and make recommendations on preferred courses of action
- Describe the process of developing software using modern languages and integrated development environments
- Apply management techniques to project management situations
- Analyze and model a business and/or system within a business
- Recognize the impact of business decisions and implications in software development
- Effectively communicate in a professional setting
- Produce professional-quality specifications, models, and other documents
- Utilize technical and non-technical expertise in team-based, collaborative environments
- Demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
Graduation Requirements
(Students enrolled in the BSTM program beginning Fall Quarter 2014)
To qualify for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Operations Management, students are required to accomplish the following:
- Complete a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours with an average grade of ‘C’ (Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0) or higher for all work taken at the University
- Complete a minimum of 118 credit hours in required degree courses, including projects
- Complete a minimum of 62 credit hours in required General Education courses
- Abide by all University rules and regulations
- To earn credits for a course, a student must earn a passing grade.
- For required courses, a passing grade is a ‘C’ or better. For elective courses, and for courses selected from a “choose one/two from the following” category, a passing grade is a ‘D-' or better.
- No unresolved judicial matters
- No outstanding financial obligations to the University
Students enrolled prior to Fall 2014 should refer to the prevailing Catalog during their initial period of enrollment.
BSTM Program Plan
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Minimum General Education Credits Required
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62 Credits
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Minimum Tech Management Credits Required
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118 Credits
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Total Required for BS in Technology Management
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180 Credits
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General Education (62 credits)
Foundational Courses (16 credits)
| BUS101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| BUS110 | Principles of Finance | 1 credit |
| FAC105 | Leadership & Problem-Solving | 3 credits |
| FAC299 | Marketing Your Personal Brand | 2 credits |
| HUM106 | Freshman Seminar | 4 credits |
| HUM150 | Logic | 3 credits |
Communications (6 credits)
| FAC120 | Spoken Communications | 3 credits |
| FAC125 | Collaborative & Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
English (8 credits)
| ENG110 | Introduction to English Composition | 4 credits |
| ENG210 | Persuasive & Professional Writing | 4 credits |
Mathematics (12 credits)
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT110 | Sets, Probability & Number Systems | 3 credits |
And choose two of the following
| MAT125 | Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT150 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| MAT200 | Math-Based Codes, Cyphers & Secrets | 3 credits |
| MAT210 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT250 | Calculus | 3 credits |
| MAT305 | Problem Solving | 3 credits |
Social and Behavioral Science (8 credits)
| HUM205 | Ethics | 3 credits |
| SSC250 | Human Relations & Personality Development | 3 credits |
And choose one of the following
| SSC150 | Introductory Psychology | 2 credits |
| SSC272 | United States Government | 2 credits |
| SSC311 | Law & the Legal System | 2 credits |
| SSC321 | Introduction to Group Dynamics | 2 credits |
| SSC322 | Conflict & Negotiation | 2 credits |
| SSC351 | Introduction to Intellectual Property | 2 credits |
Physical and Biological Science (2 credits)
Choose one of the following
| PSC115 | Introduction to Biology | 2 credits |
| PSC201 | Astronomy | 2 credits |
| PSC210 | Environmental Studies | 2 credits |
| PSC226 | Introductory Physics | 2 credits |
| PSC230 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 credits |
Health and Physical Education (2 credits)
Choose one of the following
Humanities (2 credits)
Choose one of the following
| LNG110 | Survey of Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| LNG120 | Languages & Linguistics | 2 credits |
| LNG130 | Artificial Languages | 2 credits |
| HUM130 | Myth, Folklore & Popular Culture | 2 credits |
| HUM160 | Ancient Mythology | 2 credits |
| HUM170 | Modern Entertainment Mythology | 2 credits |
Industrial Technology (2 credits)
Choose one of the following
| IND150 | Tangible Product Design | 2 credits |
| IND200 | 3D Printing | 2 credits |
| IND220 | Manufacturing | 2 credits |
| IND230 | Survey of Robotics | 2 credits |
| IND240 | Electrical Circuits | 2 credits |
| IND250 | Aviation & Airpower | 2 credits |
Literature (2 credits)
Choose one of the following
| ENG250 | Poetry | 2 credits |
| ENG311 | Principles of Creative Writing | 2 credits |
| HUM200 | The Imagination of Horror in Media | 2 credits |
| LIT110 | Science Fiction Through Literature | 2 credits |
| LIT120 | Comics as Literature | 2 credits |
| LIT130 | Literary Masters | 2 credits |
Fine Arts (2 credits)
Choose one of the following
| FAC101 | Art Appreciation | 2 credits |
| FAC130 | Character Design | 2 credits |
| FAC150 | Animated Narratives in Modern Entertainment | 2 credits |
| FAC210 | Music Composition | 2 credits |
| FAC220 | Animation in Art | 2 credits |
| MTM140 | Basics of Film | 2 credits |
| MTM150 | Film Production | 2 credits |
Technology Management Courses (118 credits)
Introductory Core Courses (19 credits)
| BIT120 | Business & Information Systems Practices | 4 credits |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| CSC116 | Introduction to Information Technology | 1 credit |
| CSC150 | Object Oriented Programming & Design | 6 credits |
| CSC210 | Introduction to Web Presentation & Development | 2 credits |
| ITH215 | Networking I | 2 credits |
Advanced Core Courses (73 credits)
| BIT240 | Data Analytics & Business Intelligence I | 4 credits |
| BIT330 | Networks & Telecommunications in Business | 4 credits |
| BIT340 | Data Analytics & Business Intelligence II | 4 credits |
| BIT370 | System Analysis & Business Modeling | 4 credits |
| BIT390 | Emerging Technologies in Business | 3 credits |
| BUS130 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 4 credits |
| BUS202 | Studies in Economics | 3 credits |
| BUS230 | Marketing Management | 3 credits |
| BUS330 | Strategic Planning | 3 credits |
| BUS345 | Business Analysis, Operation & Organizational Planning | 4 credits |
| BUS355 | Applied Business Systems & Practices | 4 credits |
| BUS445 | International Business Practices | 3 credits |
| CSC105 | Using Modern Operating Systems | 2 credits |
| CSC240 | Business Web Development | 4 credits |
| CSC440 | Testing & Quality Assurance | 4 credits |
| DBT130 | Databases I | 4 credits |
| ITS380 | Auditing, Governance & Compliance | 3 credits |
| MAT260 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| MGT301 | Project Management | 4 credits |
And choose one of the following (BIT110 is preferred)
| BIT110 | Industry Best Practices | 3 credits |
| CSC185 | Development in Third Party Frameworks | 3 credits |
| CSC195 | C++ Programming I | 3 credits |
And choose one of the following (CSC140 is preferred)
| CSC140 | Dynamic & Scripting Languages | 3 credits |
| CSC196 | C++ Programming II | 3 credits |
| MOA141 | Introduction to Information Modeling | 3 credits |
Project Core Courses (26 credits)
| PRO240 | Business Web Development Project | 2 credits |
| PRO301 | Project Management in Practice | 2 credits |
| PRO330 | Networking & Telecommunications in Business Project | 2 credits |
| PRO371 | System Analysis Project | 2 credits |
| PRO390 | Capstone Project | 4 credits |
| PRO440 | Testing & Quality Assurance Project | 2 credits |
| PRO490 | Enterprise Projects I | 6 credits |
| PRO491 | Enterprise Projects II | 6 credits |