BAAS in Manufacturing and Industrial Management
Overview
Designed for working professionals, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Manufacturing and Industrial Management (MIM) is a flexible online degree program that can be completed in as little as one year. The bachelor's program builds on your technical experience by expanding your knowledge of manufacturing, quality, safety and project management, complementing your existing technical skills. The degree prepares you to oversee the people, processes and systems involved in producing goods efficiently, safely and profitably. It combines business management with manufacturing, operations and engineering concepts. Our students are employed in numerous industries and use this degree to redirect or advance their careers.
Graduates of our Engineering Technology programs are employed in industries such as:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Energy and utilities
- Distribution and logistics
- Food processing
- Transportation
- Medical device manufacturing
- Oil and gas
- Advanced manufacturing
Program Benefits
In this online program, you can customize your degree plan with courses that fit your goals and interests, preparing you for career advancement or a career change. You can apply 12 to 45 credit hours from workforce or technical classes taken at technical or community colleges, military training or verified work-based training toward your degree requirements.
At Tarleton, we offer one of the few degree programs with an industry-focused curriculum. The emphasis on applied learning gives you a competitive advantage in today's workforce. Our online courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest manufacturing practices and workforce needs. The course content applies across numerous industries, including manufacturing and construction, as well as safety-related roles.
Courses
The program offers a rigorous curriculum that includes foundational engineering technology coursework and courses in your area of interest. All our online courses are industry-relevant and focus on the practical application of technology. Course topics include project management, continuous improvement, manufacturing management, production planning, quality management, metrics and measurement, industrial and occupational safety and health, and ergonomics and safety management.
More About the Program
Choose Industrial Technology if you enjoy:- Leading people
- Improving operations
- Project management
- Production planning
- Business operations
- Manufacturing operations
- Improving factories
- Automation
- CNC machining
- Robotics
- Lean manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Building things
- CAD design
- Mechanics
- Machines
- Robotics
- Testing products
- You are employed or have several years of work experience.
- You need a fully online program.
- You have at least nine undergraduate credit hours.
- You have company training or military credit that may apply toward your degree.
- You have an undergraduate degree.
- You work in manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations management.
- You need a fully online program with asynchronous courses.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
- Workforce Hours: Workforce courses in the fields of Technology, Manufacturing, Instrumentation, Maintenance, Machining, Welding, Automotive, Engineering Technology or other related workforce credit hours taught at a community college.
- Certifications: Training and certifications in Manufacturing, Production, quality or other related management or technical practices.
- Military Service: Your military experience and training documented on your joint services transcript (JST) can translate into college credit. Particularly training in technology, logistics, supply chain and related topics.