Technology Management - Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls

Technology Management from Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls is a Campus Bachelor Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct research and facilitate the computer-related activities of firms. They help determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals. This requires a strong understanding of both technology and business practices. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, prospects for qualified computer and information systems managers should be excellent. Fast-paced occupational growth and the limited supply of technical workers will lead to a wealth of opportunities for qualified individuals. Workers with specialized technical knowledge and strong communications skills will have the best prospects. People with management skills and an understanding of business practices and principles will have excellent opportunities, as companies are increasingly looking to technology to drive their revenue.* Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (BSTM) degree program focuses on helping students prepare to face the challenges of today's technical leadership environment and to be prepared for management promotion or proprietorship opportunities. Real-World Career Opportunities This industry-current degree program is designed to prepare students to perform key management functions, whether in a small business setting (as proprietor, partner, or supervisor) or within a large company that provides a variety of supervisory or management positions to its technical staff. Applicable Knowledge and Skills Courses in this degree program are taught by instructors with applicable experience in technology management careers. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire an industry-current understanding of: The basic functional areas of management and the critical skills necessary to solve business problems. How to apply appropriate concepts and principles of finance, accounting and statistics to make effective decisions. The impact a global and electronic marketplace has on management practices, human resources and strategic decision-making. How to comprehend the legal and global environments in which businesses operate. Employing tools, principles and techniques of continuous process improvement in order to achieve quality and excellence in the workplace. The ability to work comfortably and effectively in multicultural teams. How to integrate technical knowledge with management principles to solve real-world problems through a capstone experience. The importance of becoming a change agent to assist organizations, individuals, and teams to adapt successfully to continuous change. and many other important, career-related topics. Preparatory Requirements The student seeking a BSTM degree must have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a technology related field from a two-year college with which Colorado Technical University has an articulation agreement covering this specific degree opportunity. AAS degrees that are acceptable from a technology standpoint will be listed in the articulation agreement. In addition to the coursework completed in the AAS degree at a participating two-year college, there are also both general education and program course requirements that may be met at either the two-year college or CTU. Industry-Current Coursework The Bachelor of Science in Technology Management includes the following required courses which must be taken in residence at Colorado Technical University. International Business Operations Management Quality Management Business Strategy and Policy Introduction to e-Business Financial Management Introduction to Human Resource Management Training and Employee Development Managing Organizational Change Introduction to Project Management View more details on Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls, SD . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.