The Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in Technology Administration is available for students who have completed an occupational oriented associate degree and are interested in pursuing further studies to advance in a technology-management related career. The degree accommodates students from diverse disciplines whose associate degree academic major does not easily lead to a bachelor’s degree.

The nature of the program affords the flexibility to meet the needs of students from many technical backgrounds who desire to develop or expand skills to enhance their career opportunities. The curriculum is designed to complement the students’ technical and professional skills by providing foundation studies in technological, leadership and management topics. A minor is required that provides additional knowledge and experience.   All courses in the major are offered completely on-line using a variety of instructional approaches addressing different learning styles.  Some courses for the TA major are available by transfer from another college. Interested students should contact the Allied Health department for specific requirements or visit: https://www.washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/applied-studies/departments/allied-health/bas/index.html

Mission

The Technology Administration Program develops managers, team leaders, supervisors and other professionals who understand technology; its impact on humanity; and use tools, techniques, and systems to enhance their effectiveness in a global, competitive environment.

Washburn University Assessment – Program Student Learning Outcomes

Technology Administration students at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to be able to:

• PSLO 1: Demonstrate the impact that technology has on the individual, society, and civilization.
• PSLO 2: Apply the current legal decisions and organization policies to the development and management of technology.
• PSLO 3: Apply life cycle system development methods to reduce risks associated with management decisions.
• PSLO 4: Demonstrate the application of process and behavior data to improve efficiency in a production environment.
• PSLO 5: Identify the core competencies of effective project management and demonstrate how skilled project managers are crucial to an organization.
• PSLO 6: Select quality indicators that can be used to modify inputs and impact measured system outputs in a management operation.
• PSLO 7: Demonstrate competence in the use of the skills required for analyzing, communicating and problem solving complex and unpredictable situations where the management of technology is a central issue.
• PSLO 8: Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in teams.

Major

The major for this degree consists of an integrative core of technological and management courses. This sequence of courses focuses on personnel management, organizational systems, personal leadership, the evolution and impact of technology, systems design and evaluation, safety issues and quality assurance, and a capstone technology project.  Elective classes focus on the role of technology in relation to the natural world, tools to look forward to the role technology will take, the design and application of technology policy, individual and in-depth research, the process of planning for technology including project management, and individualized internships.

Minor Options

Recommend minor options include Business Administration, Communication Studies, Health Services Administration or Public Administration. Specific course requirements for the minors appear in the information below. For assistance, in declaring a minor, please contact the:

School of Business office in HC 114,
​(785) 670-1308;

Communication Studies office in MO 206,
(785) 670-2230;

Health Services Administration office in BE 107,
(785) 670-2170 or, 

Public Administration office in HC 215,
(785) 670-1737.

Applied Science/Technology Area

This section of the degree program relates to the major courses from the student’s associate degree. Because of the diverse nature of associate degree programs, credit hour completion of technical related courses could range up to 48 credit hours.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program with a major in Technology Administration must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of an associate degree from an accredited institution.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4-point scale on the associate degree and with a grade of “C” or higher in all major and related courses.
• Contact the Technology Administration Program coordinator for advising.

Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Technology Core
TA 300	Evolution & Development of Technology	3
TA 310	Technology & Society	3
TA 320	System Design, Assessment, & Evaluation	3
TA 330	Safety Analysis & Quality Assurance	3
TA 400	Technology Administration	3
TA 420	Technology Project	3
Select three of the following:		9
TA 340	Technology Policy
TA 360	Independent Study
TA 370	Technology Internship
TA 380	Technology and the Future
TA 381	Technology and Ecology
TA 390	Special Topics in Technology
TA 410	Technology Planning
Subtotal		27
Administration
Select a minor:		15-21
Business minor
Communication Studies minor
Health Services Administration minor
Public Administration minor
Subtotal		15-21
Applied Technology/Science
Associate degree major courses - up to 58 credit hours		58
Subtotal		58
Total Hours		100-106

Additional courses are available to complete the minor and should be discussed with the appropriate department advisor.

Business Minor Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EC 200	Principles of Microeconomics (prerequisite, required for minor)	3
EC 201	Principles of Macroeconomics (prerequisite, required for minor)	3
AC 224	Financial Accounting	3
BU 250	Management Information Systems (or equivalent)	3
BU 342	Organization & Management	3
BU 345	Human Resources Management	3
BU 346	Organizational Behavior	3
Total Hours		21

Additional courses are available to complete the minor and should be discussed with the appropriate department advisor.

Communication Studies Minor Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CN 101	Introduction to Communication Studies (prerequisite, required for minor)	3
CN 150	Public Speaking (prerequisite, required for minor)	3
Select nine (9) credit hours from the following:		9
CN 302	Communication Theory
CN 309	Political Communication
CN 330	Communication in Conflict and Negotiation
CN 340	Interviewing
CN 350	Persuasion
CN 361	Communication in Social Movements
Total Hours		15

Additional courses are available to complete the minor and should be discussed with the appropriate department advisor.

Health Services Administration Minor Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
AL 366	Legal & Regulatory Issues for the Health Care Professional	3
AL 367	Foundations of Quality Improvement in Health Care	3
AL 375	Health Care Policy	3
AL 399	Health Information Systems	3
AL 405	Financial Issues in Health Care I	3
Total Hours		15

Additional courses are available to complete the minor and should be discussed with the appropriate department advisor.

Public Administration Minor Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PO 106	The Government of the United States (required for the minor)	3
PO 107	Kansas, State, and Local Government (required for the minor)	3
PO 245	Introduction to Public Administration (required for the minor)	3
Select nine (9) credit hours from the following:		9
PO 306	Urban-Metropolitan Government
PO 391	Public Personnel Administration
PO 393	Public Budgeting
PO 394	Public Management Techniques
PO 395	Non-Profit Management
Total Hours		18

For university and general education requirements, see the index in this catalog.