Interdisciplinary Studies - Technology Management 90-30, Bachelor

In addition to University Requirements:

• 30 units of Technology Management specialization requirements

• Completion of Computer Literacy, Communication Skills, and Science or Language Requirements

• Up to 9 units of specialization prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy specialization requirements.

• Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion	120
Major GPA	C
Highest Mathematics Required	MAT 114
Foreign Language	Optional
Some online/blended coursework	Required
Progression Plan Link	View Progression Plan

Additional Admission Requirements

• Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• You must apply and be accepted to the Department of Business and Administration's program in addition to being admitted to the university.

Liberal Studies Requirement

• • Students with a completed AGEC from Arizona Community Colleges will have met the 35 units of liberal studies requirements.
  • Students with a completed IGETC from a California Community College will have met the 35 units of liberal studies requirements.
  • Up to 9 units of specialization prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy specialization requirements.

Associate Degree Transfer Block

• Students whose associate's degree lacks a major or Specialization in a computer, or IT related field, must prepare and present a professional portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in the appropriate computer, or IT related field. The professional portfolio can include accredited college coursework, professional development courses, and industry/professional certifications. Please note that the professional portfolio will be evaluated for possible admission to the program, but will not satisfy any course requirement.

Major Requirements

• Multi-use of coursework is not permitted within the Major Requirements. Major Requirements include Specialization, Communication, Computer Literacy, Language and Science.

• Take the following 30 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
  
  Technology Management Specialization

  • BBA 303, BBA 305W, BBA 340, BBA 350, BBA 355, BBA 360, BBA 370, BBA 460, BBA 465C (27 units)
  • Advisor-approved 300-level elective (3 units)

Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements

• Communication Requirements (6 units)
  
  Choose 6 units in the following two categories. 

  • Performance-based courses, select one from the following (3 units)

• • • CST 111, CST 311, CST 312, CST 314, CST 315, CST 318 (Performance-based courses are defined as having at least 51 percent of the evaluation of the student being based upon oral performance.)
    • Or advisor approved

• • Theory-based courses, select one from the following (3 units)

• • • COM 101, COM 200 
    • CST 151, CST 271, CST 321, CST 323, CST 361, CST 365, CST 424, CST 451, CST 465, CST 472, CST 475 , CST 477
    • Or advisor approved

• Please note that you cannot use CLEP or locally prepared exams to satisfy this requirement. Transfer credit used to satisfy this requirement must be approved by the program director.

• Foreign Language Requirement Option (19 units)

  • Foreign Language Requirement (16 units)
    • You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to four terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP, or other exams.
  AND
  • Computer Literacy (3 units)
    • This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software. Subject to advisor approval.
    • Select one from the following (3 units)
      • [BBA 293]
      • [ISM 120]

• • Select ISM 120 or BBA 293 (3 units)

• OR
  
  Science Requirement Option (18 units)

• Science Requirement, select from the following (12 units):

  • ANT 101, ANT 250
  • GSP 130, GSP 150
  • Courses with Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Mathematics, Nutrition, Physical Science, Physics, Statistics prefixes. Please note that other courses must be approved by the program director.

• AND
  
  Computer Literacy (6 units)
  
  This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software. Subject to advisor approval.

  • Select ISM 120 or BBA 293 (3 units)
  • BBA 340 or Advisor Approved coursework including the CIS or CS prefix (3 units)

General Electives

• Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.

  You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
  
  We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

Additional Information

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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