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
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CMPL 415 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 |
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMPL 525 | Foundations of Cybersecurity | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMPL 512 | Advanced Software Tools | 4 |
| CMPL 614 | Computer and Network Systems | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM 590 | Professional Communication | 4 |
| MGMT 569 | Budget Management | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGMT 626 | Project Management Strategies | 4 |
| CMPL 643 | Managing Information Technology | 4 |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMPL 641 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMPL 642 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| HRM 580 or HRM 635 or MGMT 608 | Change Management or Managing Conflict or Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMPL 797 or CMPL 795 | Integrative Capstone: Best Practices in Information Technology or Integrative Capstone: Internship in Computer Information Tech and Tech Management | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Degree Requirements
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 CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 420 | 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.
Major Requirements
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Technology Management | ||
| Foundation Courses | ||
| COM 590 | Professional Communication | 4 |
| CMPL 415 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 |
| CMPL 512 | Advanced Software Tools | 4 |
| CMPL 525 | Foundations of Cybersecurity | 4 |
| MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| CMPL 614 | Computer and Network Systems | 4 |
| CMPL 641 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| CMPL 643 | Managing Information Technology | 4 |
| MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| MGMT 569 | Budget Management | 4 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| CMPL 642 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4 |
| MGMT 626 | Project Management Strategies | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MGMT 608 | Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | |
or HRM 580 | Change Management | |
or HRM 635 | Managing Conflict | |
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| CMPL 795 | Integrative Capstone: Internship in Computer Information Tech and Tech Management | 4 |
| or CMPL 797 | Integrative Capstone: Best Practices in Information Technology | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online 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.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.
Opportunities for Airmen
The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program. earn More About Community College of the Air Force AU-ABC
Career Outcomes
Talk with your advisor to discuss how your program, experience, and goals align.