Academic Catalog

Applied Technology | Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership (Business & Industry)

Are you ready to build on your associate degree? Students who have successfully completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) can now complete the online or on campus Bachelor of Science degree from Fort Hays State University.

Our Technology Leadership program includes general education courses and degree courses such as Leadership and Team Dynamics. You'll learn applied skills as well as the leadership and management skills that are essential in today's workplace.

Learn about the benefits of a degree in Applied Technology.

Program Summary

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree from Community or Technical College40
General Education Courses34
Concentration Core Courses29
Cognates3
Open Electives14
Total Hours120
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

 Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35
Concentration Core Courses
LDRS 300Introduction to Leadership Concepts3
LDRS 302Introduction to Leadership Behavior3
LDRS 310Field Work in Leadership Studies3
MGT 301Management Principles3
MGT 411Applied Management Skills3
TECS 391Technology in Society3
TECS 490Occupational Safety, Health, and Liability2
BCOM 301Strategic Business Communication3
or COMM 606 Conflict Management Through Communication
TECS 480Industrial Management3
or MGT 602 Production and Operations Management
TECS 495Training and Instructional Systems3
or MGT 614 Training and Development
Cognates
IDS 390Technology in Society3
Total Hours32

All transferred courses subject to approval of the Registrar's Office. 

Degree Requirements

All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit

This sample Degree Map presumes that a transfer student has completed an AAS degree at a community or technical college and has completed most of the General Education framework.

Plan of Study Grid
Junior
FallHours
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking 3
SGE010 - English Discipline Area  
ENG 102 English Composition II 1, GE 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area  
TECS 391 Technology in Society 1, GE 3
LDRS 300 Introduction to Leadership Concepts 3
Directed Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
TECS 480
Industrial Management
or Production and Operations Management
3
LDRS 302 Introduction to Leadership Behavior 3
MGT 301 Management Principles 3
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development 3
Directed Choices 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
TECS 490 Occupational Safety, Health, and Liability 2
TECS 495
Training and Instructional Systems
or Training and Development
3
LDRS 310 Field Work in Leadership Studies 3
Directed Electives 7
 Hours15
Spring
MGT 411 Applied Management Skills 3
COMM 606
Conflict Management Through Communication
or Strategic Business Communication
3
Directed Electives 6
 Hours12
 Total Hours57
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Suggested General Education course, which also fulfills a major requirement

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.