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BAAS in Industrial Tech Degree Information

Administered by the School of Business, the primary goal of the Industrial Technology program is to give students an understanding of the nature and capabilities of people working in organizations. Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or management oriented professionals for employment in business, industry, education, and government. Graduates possess a wide variety of "hands-on" skills, which prepares them for field-oriented tasks in the areas of maintenance and troubleshooting of systems. Industrial Technologists are primarily involved with the management, operation, and maintenance of complex technological systems.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (B.A.A.S.) program is to offer career advancement  opportunities to students who have previously earned the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.  The BAAS degree will enhance students' technical education and will prepare them with leadership skills relevant in their respective working environments.