Technology Management (B.S.)

Technology Management (B.S.)
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  ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Program

Build your foundation in technology and acquire the organizational knowledge and skills necessary for managing information technology across an organization with the online B.S. in Technology Management.

 Credit Hours: 120  |   Transfer: Up to 90 Credits  |   Tuition Cost


What is Technology Management?

The Technology Management major provides technology proficiency together with the managerial know-how that employers need. With a sound base of knowledge in the core areas of programming, networks, databases, web, and digital media, combined with both fundamental upper-level management courses such as leadership, organizational development, and project management, graduates will be capable of managing technical staff and projects, but will also develop their capacities as strategic leaders who understand changing organizations and can make a contribution even as trends continuously emerge.

Why study Technology Management at UNH College of Professional Studies?

Build your foundation in technology and acquire the organizational knowledge and skills necessary for managing information technology across an organization with the B.S. in Technology Management. This degree will enhance your proficiency with technology and combine it with management essentials. Your technology courses will focus on programming, networking, database, and digital media, while your management courses will cover organizational development, leadership principles, and project management tools.

Potential Career Areas

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator
  • Computer User Support Specialist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Information Technology Project Manager

Course Highlights


  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Advanced Software Tools
  • Database Management Systems
  • Budget Management
  • Managing Information Technology
  • Project Management Strategies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

…and more!

Why UNH CPS?


  • Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
  • Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
  • Affordable tuition.
  • Nationally ranked online programs.
  • About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
  • Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
  • Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
  • We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.

Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways. 

Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.

  • Completion of our free, online application for admission
  • High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
    • Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC

Curriculum & Requirements

The Technology Management major provides technology proficiency together with the managerial know-how that employers need. With a sound base of knowledge in the core areas of programming, networks, databases, web, and digital media, combined with both fundamental upper-level management courses such as leadership, organizational development, and project management, graduates will be capable of managing technical staff and projects, but will also develop their capacities as strategic leaders who understand changing organizations and can make a contribution even as trends continuously emerge.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
°ä²Ñ±Ê³¢Ìý415 Programming Fundamentals 4
·¡±·³ÒÌý420 The Writing Process 4
²Ñ³Ò²Ñ°ÕÌý410 Principles of Management 4
General Education Course 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
CMPLÌý525 Foundations of Cybersecurity 4
COMÌý460 Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics 4
CRITÌý501 Introduction to Critical Inquiry 4
MTHÌý402
or MTHÌý504
or MTHÌý510
Math for Our World
or Statistics
or Pre-Calculus
4
ÌýCredits16
Second Year
Fall
CMPLÌý512 Advanced Software Tools 4
CMPLÌý614 Computer and Network Systems 4
COMÌý480 Visual Communication 4
MTHÌý504 Statistics 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
COMÌý590 Professional Communication 4
MGMTÌý569 Budget Management 4
General Education Course 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits16
Third Year
Fall
MGMTÌý626 Project Management Strategies 4
CMPLÌý643 Managing Information Technology 4
CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
CMPLÌý641 Database Management Systems 4
LDÌý600 Becoming an Effective Leader 4
General Education Course 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits16
Fourth Year
Fall
CMPLÌý642 Systems Analysis and Design 4
HRMÌý580
or HRMÌý635
or MGMTÌý608
Change Management
or Managing Conflict
or Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
4
IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
CMPLÌý797
or CMPLÌý795
Integrative Capstone: Best Practices in Information Technology
or Integrative Capstone: Internship in Computer Information Tech and Tech Management
4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits8
ÌýTotal Credits120

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.
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A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements, including CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.

·¡±·³ÒÌý420The Writing Process4
COMÌý460Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics4
COMÌý480Visual Communication4
CRITÌý501Introduction to Critical Inquiry4
Select one of the following:4
MTHÌý402
Math for Our World
MTHÌý504
Statistics
MTHÌý510
Pre-Calculus
4
4
4
CRITÌý602Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking4
IDISÌý601Interdisciplinary Seminar4
Total Credits40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University as follows:

·¡±·³ÒÌý420
The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

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Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Major in Technology Management
Foundation Courses
COMÌý590Professional Communication4
°ä²Ñ±Ê³¢Ìý415Programming Fundamentals4
CMPLÌý512Advanced Software Tools4
CMPLÌý525Foundations of Cybersecurity4
²Ñ³Ò²Ñ°ÕÌý410Principles of Management4
Intermediate Courses
CMPLÌý614Computer and Network Systems4
CMPLÌý641Database Management Systems4
CMPLÌý643Managing Information Technology4
MTHÌý504Statistics4
MGMTÌý569Budget Management4
Advanced Courses
CMPLÌý642Systems Analysis and Design4
LDÌý600Becoming an Effective Leader4
MGMTÌý626Project Management Strategies4
Select one of the following:4
MGMTÌý608
Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
orÌýHRMÌý580
Change Management
orÌýHRMÌý635
Managing Conflict
Integrative Capstone
CMPLÌý795Integrative Capstone: Internship in Computer Information Tech and Tech Management4
orÌýCMPLÌý797 Integrative Capstone: Best Practices in Information Technology
Total Credits60

Electives

Open electivesÌýare coursesÌýstudents will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order toÌýsatisfy the remaining credit totalsÌýfor their programs. Open electivesÌýareÌýdefinedÌýas any creditÌýcourseÌýoffered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor.ÌýStudents will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Division of the College of Professional Studies.

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of fundamental management and accounting practices.
  • Possess proficiency in technology, including fundamentals of programming, network systems, databases, and the web.
  • Lead teams, manage projects and make decisions effectively.
  • Communicate successfully to and with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Engage with emerging trends in the rapidly evolving environments of technology and business, and understand their potential applications and risks.
  • Assess the contributions that effective technology management makes to organizational goals and their achievement.
  • Apply, integrate, and synthesize competencies gained from technical and management courses to make a strategic contribution to business enterprise.

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Career Outcomes

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