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Technical Management Degree Online

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Turn Your Associate Degree into a Bachelor's

  • AAS or AS degree in a technical field required
  • $330/credit (120 total credits)
  • Among the lowest online tuition rates in the nation
  • Program accredited by ACBSP
  • No application fee or SAT/ACT scores required
  • Learn Six Sigma methodology and supply chain management
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Technical Management Degree Online Program Overview

Do you have your associate degree in a technical field and are ready to take the next step in your education? Are you a problem solver with a gift for technical work? Do you want to learn more about the business end of your field? Or even run your own business someday?

From automotive technology to welding, small businesses to large, SNHU's online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Technical Management II holds huge potential for students like you.

With SNHU’s online technical management bachelor's degree, you'll build on your previously earned associate (AAS or AS) degree. With this, you'll start your bachelor's already about halfway to graduation.

This degree is designed to provide you with the opportunity to build upon your existing technical degree and move to leadership positions in fields like:

  • Audio production
  • Automotive technology
  • Construction engineering
  • Electronics technology
  • HVAC or plumbing
  • Manufacturing
  • Small engine repair
  • Wind power technology
  • Welding

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What You'll Learn

  • Develop and operate efficient supply chains
  • Plan and manage projects effectively
  • Analyze and improve processes
  • Plan and schedule production of goods and services
  • Gain business communications and systems analysis skills

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How You'll Learn

At SNHU, you'll get support from day 1 to graduation and beyond. And with no set class times, 24/7 access to the online classroom, and helpful learning resources along the way, you'll have everything you need to reach your goals.

Career Outlook

As the next decade unfolds, the business world faces unique new realities. Skill gaps, automation and rising competition affect nearly every industry, technical fields included.

 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects faster-than-average growth for many technical management jobs through 2031. BLS data forecasts higher-than-average financial rewards, too.1

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Job Growth

Those looking for roles as construction managers or transportation, storage and distribution managers may see slightly faster-than-average job growth. The BLS projects about an 8% increase through 2031.1

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Salary

In 2021, median wages for a number of technical management jobs were high: Transportation, storage and distribution managers earned a median $105,580, construction managers earned $98,890 and industrial production managers made $103,150.1

Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

SNHU’s technical management degree prepares you for the challenges – and the jobs – of the future. If you work in manufacturing, where there’s constant pressure to update technology and operate leaner, you’ll know how to handle it. If you’re in construction, where demand for green buildings means staffing up for solar installations, you’ll know how to do it. If you’re in an emerging industry like wind energy, you’ll know how to help grow a business from the ground up.

Just ask graduate Julio Suazo '21.

"[The BS in Technical Management] encompassed management of projects, people and business administration," he said. "It strengthens your confidence to succeed as a manager, regardless of the industry you may find yourself in."

Suazo also adds that earning his degree made him a more attractive candidate to employers.

"I think that being a doer who takes himself or herself seriously in achieving academic or personal goals instills confidence in such leaders regarding your abilities to add value to the organization," he said.

Technical managers who can think big picture and understand how to navigate the changing business landscape should have a strong competitive advantage. A degree in technology management only sharpens your edge in the job market.

Yvette Jorgensen with the text Yvette Jorgensen"With this degree, I was able to pivot my career and steadily increase my managerial experience moving from project to product to managing global teams," said Yvette Jorgensen '17.

Jorgensen wants to stay on a leadership path.

"In the future, I would like to continue building on the knowledge and skills learned at SNHU and reach director level in the next few years," she said.

According to the BLS, construction, engineering, manufacturing and transportation offer some of the best job prospects.1 Management roles include:

Construction Manager

In addition to overseeing the construction phase, construction managers often consult with clients during the design phase to help refine plans and control costs.

Industrial Production Manager

These managers coordinate, plan and direct activities involved in creating consumer goods like cars, computer equipment and paper products or commercial goods like lumber, steel and heavy equipment.

Transportation, Storage or Distribution Manager

These roles may plan, direct or coordinate transportation, storage or distribution activities. Industries include warehousing and storage, as well as truck, freight and water transportation.
Fields in industrial technology are ripe with opportunities for technical managers with a business degree. Whether you want to step up from your current role or find a new opportunity, you’ll be well-positioned for leadership.

Start Your Journey Toward an Online Technical Management Degree

What SNHU Graduates are SayingJulio Suazo headshot

Julio Suazo '21

"I learned a lot about several business strategies. From project management to blue ocean strategies to business model canvassing. It also helped me think much more critically before making important business decisions through the tools and techniques I learned from the program."

Courses & Curriculum

To take on leadership roles in technical management, you need management skills. SNHU’s online technical management degree can help you build the skill set you need to succeed as a technical manager. You'll learn about key business principles and management styles and how they apply to a number of different industries.

And since you'll build on your previously earned associate degree in a technical field, you have a head-start on moving into a leadership position.

"I loved that with this program I had the ability to transfer in my previous AAS in Instrumentation," said Yvette Jorgensen '17. "The technical aspect of financial reporting and analysis that this program provided – coupled with the technical training and experience I had – was a good fit for my career goals."

With each course you take, you’ll get to apply what you learn to real-world situations. Through class discussions, writing assignments and other exercises, you’ll learn about the many variables that contribute to organizational effectiveness.

As you progress through the technical management degree program, you’ll learn how to organize a business, maximize resources and staff a workforce. You’ll study project management principles, including how to cost out and schedule a major project and see it through to completion. You'll learn the principles of supply chain management and Six Sigma methodology, which is in demand at businesses of all sizes.

Among the topic areas covered in our technical management degree are:

  • Project management. Getting an idea off the ground is step one. You’ll learn all the other steps involved in completing a project and keeping it on time and on budget.
  • Information technology. Managers need basic fluency in spreadsheets, database management, linear programming and more. You'll get the grounding you need.
  • Six Sigma quality management. This proven practice for maximizing efficiency and raising quality has become indispensable to business. You'll learn how and why it works.
  • Marketing and service operations. Market research, competitive pricing and front-office efficiency keep service levels high and business growing. You’ll dig into all of it.
  • Accounting and finance. Accurate financial records are the foundation of good business. You’ll learn their role in documentation and internal processes.
  • Human resources. Managers need to build effective teams, motivate workers and keep employees engaged, productive and happy. You’ll learn what you need to know to succeed.

SNHU’s degree in technology management consists of 5 major courses, including these 3 required courses:

  • Introduction to Information Technology: Develop the fundamental computer fluency you’ll need to achieve your academic and professional goals. Coursework covers network technologies, web publishing, digital media, file and database management, information security, social impact and more. Students gain fluency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and database software.
  • Project Management: As modern organizations have grown more complex, they’ve also become more project-driven. You’ll learn the basic project management framework for organizing, planning, monitoring and controlling the project lifecycle. Coursework covers the methodologies and tools used to manage projects effectively in terms of time, cost, quality, risk and resources.
  • Six Sigma Quality Management: Learn the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) method of Six Sigma quality management, a data-driven, disciplined and proven approach to solving business problems. Coursework covers statistical process control, design and analysis of statistical experiments, process mapping, cause-and-effect diagrams, lean techniques and more.

Six Sigma education “adds to your resume, especially in the manufacturing environment,” said Lisa Hayes, SNHU adjunct faculty member. “Six Sigma is so prevalent in industry nowadays that having a background in Six Sigma principles, processes and tools does help your career path.”

In addition, you’ll get to focus your technology management degree further by choosing 2 of these 5 major courses:

  • Principles of Management. Examine the fundamentals of management to gain an understanding of its role in any organization. Coursework covers planning, decision-making and international management.
  • Management of Service Operations. Learn the concepts, principles and practices that lend to successful service operations while achieving operational excellence. Coursework covers the role of services in the economy, strategic positioning, managing service expectations and more.
  • Management Science through Spreadsheets. Effective data analysis leads to business decisions that align with strategic objectives and achieve goals. Learn how to apply industry-standard management science techniques to analyze data.
  • Supply Chain Management. Examine the role of effective supply chain strategies in global operations. Learn how to plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system. Coursework covers key tactics such as risk pooling, integrated planning and information sharing.
  • Topics in Project Management. Explore advanced topics in project management, such as project risk, project integration, project quality and project procurement. Learn the knowledge and skills of an experienced project manager by creating a detailed plan for a real-world project.

Core courses in our online technical management degree are taught by highly regarded, accomplished instructors. SNHU’s online faculty reflect the advanced academic qualifications and practical experience of an accredited university ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the most innovative university in the north every year since 2015. The expertise our faculty bring to the classroom helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Some courses within the technical management degree program will require certain software applications and other technologies. SNHU provides cloud-based virtual environments to give you access to the technology you need for your degree – and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments.

Curriculum Requirements & Resources

Business Core

Business programs 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.

General Education

All undergraduate students are required to take general education courses, which are part of SNHU's newly redesigned program, The Commons. The goal of The Commons' curriculum is to empower you with some of the most in-demand skills, so you can succeed not only in your academic career, but in your personal and professional life too.

Technology Resources

We provide cloud-based virtual environments in some courses to give you access to the technology you need for your degree – and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments.

Earn Math Credits

Save time and tuition with our Pathways to Math Success assessments. Depending on your scores, you could earn up to 12 math credits – the equivalent of 4 courses – toward your degree for less than $50 per assessment. For additional information, or to register for a Pathways to Math Success assessment, contact your admission counselor or academic advisor today.

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as well as several other accrediting bodies.

This program and its concentrations are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on College Navigator.

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Tuition & Fees

As a private, nonprofit university, we’re committed to making college more accessible by making it more affordable. That’s why we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.

We also offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Undergraduate Programs Per Course Per Credit Hour Annual Cost for 30 credits 
Degree/Certificates $990 $330 $9,900
Degree/Certificates (U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)* $693 $231 $6,930

Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually. *Note: students receiving this rate are not eligible for additional discounts.

Additional Costs No Application Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

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