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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 SNHU.
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, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning an online degree at SNHU 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
In the technical management degree online program, you'll learn about key business principles and management skills and how they relate to a number of different industries. What you learn is then applied to real-world situations in the form of exercises for improving organizational effectiveness.
SNHU provides 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.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
SNHU'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.
View Full Curriculum in the Catalog
Courses May Include
QSO
340
Project Management
As modern organizations have become more complex, they have also become more project-driven. This course uses a basic project management framework in which the project life-cycle is broken into organizing, planning, monitoring and controlling the project. You will learn the methodologies and tools necessary at each stage for managing the projects effectively in terms of time, cost, quality, risk and resources.
QSO
360
Six Sigma Quality Management
This course teaches the fundamental tools and techniques used to improve service and manufacturing processes through the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology of Six Sigma quality management. Statistical process control, design and analysis of statistical experiments, process mapping, cause-and-effect diagram, 5S methodology, and process waste identification via lean techniques, are the major topics of this course.
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.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We 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.
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Online Undergraduate Programs
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Per Course*
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Per Credit Hour*
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Degree/Certificates
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$960 |
$320 |
Degree/Certificates
(U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)
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$675 |
$225 |
*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.
Additional Costs
No Application Fee, $150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)
Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education as well as several other accrediting bodies.
More
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on College Navigator.
*All concentrations associated with the program are also accredited through ACBSP.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/ (viewed online November 6, 2017). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.