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BAS-Technology Management Proposal
We are proposing a new subplan specialization in BAS to replace the existing BAS-Computer Technology
(BAS-CT). The existing BAS-CT specialization was created with the initiation of the BAS degree using
existing courses from the computer information systems major. The courses currently used are in
management information systems, database, and Web technology and development. The existing
specialization and the courses offered are only appropriate for students who complete a software
development AAS degree. The proposed specialization will provide greater flexibility and courses that add
value to a greater variety of AAS degree programs in the computer technology area. The W. A. Franke
College of Business will discontinue the existing BAS-CT as soon as possible.
It is assumed that the student will receive sufficient detailed technical background within the 64 credit
hours of their AAS degree program to be successful in an entry level technologically related field. The
purpose of the specialization in BAS-Technology Management (BAS-TM) will be to add value to the
detailed technical preparation with appropriate courses in the management of technology that would allow
the student graduating with this degree to accept a position with leadership responsibilities and able to
lead or manage technology projects by being an effective team member or team leader.
The change in specialization will provide a more appropriate bachelor degree completion path for
students in a variety of computer related AAS degree programs. Students with AAS degrees in computer
software development, Web technologies and development, network system administration, network
security, and information assurance would be able to use this program.
Basic Requirements for the BAS-Technology Management degree
Liberal Studies (35 units)
Specialization Requirements (16-20 units)
BAS Core Requirements (21 units)
Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6
units)
Electives, if needed to reach 120 credits
Associate Degree Transfer Block
It would be beneficial for the student to complete as much as possible of the foundation and liberal
studies courses within the AAS degree. This would include the following:
Foundation Studies (7)
ENG 105 (4) CRITICAL READING AND WRITING IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
MAT 114 (3) QUANTITATIVE REASONING
Science (7)
At least one course must be a Lab Science course. (4)
Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (6)
Social and Political Worlds (6)
Cultural Understanding (6)
Liberal Studies Elective (3)
If these requirements are not met at the community college they will have be met within the 56 hours of
the BAS degree at NAU.
See below for changes proposed for Specialization Requirements (16-20)
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Changes proposed for BAS Core Requirements (21 units)
Communication Block (3)
ENG 305W (3) WRITING IN DISCIPLINARY COMMUNITIES
(Add BBA 305W (3) Effective Business Communications and
ENG 302W Technical Writing)
The student would be required to take either the ENG 305W, ENG 302W, or BBA 305W for their juniorlevel writing requirement.
Public Administration and Management Block (3)
Require the student to take
MGT 303 (3) CONCEPTS IN MANAGEMENT
Values, Ethics, and Policy Block (3)
No proposed changes
Technical, Quantitative, Qualitative, and Science Block (3)
CIS 360 (3) MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Change to BBA 340 (3) Management Information Systems)
Require students to take the BBA 340 course and transition students out of CIS 360
Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic
plan) (6)
No proposed changes
Global Diversity Course (3)
No proposed changes
Ethnic Diversity Course (3)
No proposed changes
Electives, if needed to reach 120 credits
Changes proposed for Specialization Requirements (16-20)
BBA 360 Teams and Project Management (3)
BBA 350 Prof’l Pract & Ethics in IT (3)
BBA 355 Management of IT Function (3)
BBA 370 Admin IT Security and Assurance (3)
BBA 460 Emerging Technologies (3)
BBA 465C Technology Management Project (3)
Advisor Approved Coursework (1-8)
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The courses will initially be offered online so that all the Arizona Community Colleges would be able to
participate. Instructors should take full advantage of the discussion and network meeting capabilities of
Bb Vista Course system for individual and group communications between students and with the
instructor.
Course Descriptions
BBA 360 Teams and Project Management (3)
This is an existing course to provide the student with team work and basic project management skills.
Course Description: Effective meetings; interpersonal and group processes; development of effectively
functioning project teams, empowered teams and total quality management (TQM); and effective project
management. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: MGT 303
BBA 350 Prof’l Pract & Ethics in IT (3)
Examines interaction of IT professionals with the organization, profession and governmental
agencies, including regulatory compliance monitoring, legal requirements, staff development and
environmental conduct. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to BAS Technology Management
program
BBA 355 Management of IT function (3)
Examines key concepts of managing the information technology function, including strategic planning to
support organizational goals and objectives, IT governance, and IT personnel management. Letter grade
only. Prerequisite: MGT 303 and admission to BAS Technology Management program
BBA 370 Admin IT Security and Assurance (3)
Examines security and assurance functions of IT, including social engineering, analysis of professional
control frameworks, data management, privacy considerations, risk analysis, and legal and regulatory
requirements. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 355 and admission to BAS Technology Management
program
BBA 460 Emerging Technologies (3)
Examines new technologies that appear to be promising in the IT field, including network management
tools, development technologies, and e-business. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 355 and
admission to BAS Technology Management program
BBA 465C Technology Management Project (3)
Provides students the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a technology management problem; student
chooses a major plan and address the problem in detail. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BBA 350, BBA
355, BBA 370 and admission to BAS Technology Management program
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