Bachelor of Applied Science

Bachelor of Applied Science in Internet and Website Development

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Internet and Web Development Concentration is a completely online degree designed to offer the working professional with a A.A.S. degree an opportunity to learn advanced web site design and development skills. This program works as a compliment to the Communuty College Systems AAS degree. Students may participate as a full or partime student and complete the degree in as little as 2 years. The goal of the program is to provide students with management, leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills – along with significant technical skills in the web development arena – that will broaden their career horizons, promote life-long learning, and enrich their personal and professional life.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management Technology is a "capstone" or "inverted transfer" degree for the Associate of Applied Science degree. In completing the B.A.S students will complete all ASU graduation requirements. The degree can be pursued either on campus or completely online. The B.A.S. online degree exposes students to advanced concepts and diverse critical thinking skills that prepare them for future career opportunities and professional advancement. The goal of the program is to provide you with management, leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills – along with significant work in a professional specialization – that will broaden your career horizons, promote life-long learning, and enrich your personal and civic life. Career opportunities for graduates with a degree in operations management technology include, but are not limited to, positions in technical operations, technical sales, municipal management, industrial management, industrial planning, design, customer relations, and personnel training and development.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering

The B.A.S. degree in Applied Engineering at Bemidji State University is offered to students either completely online or as a traditional campus degree program. The program is beneficial for individuals who have an interest in engineering related career fields. The degree has been specifically designed to provide an opportunity to build directly upon an individual’s past education if they possess either a certificate, diploma or 2-year technical degree. Individuals who do not have prior college level education will also be able to complete degree requirements, but may need to complete some technical courses on campus. Course work is relevant and practical to a wide range of workplace settings connected with engineering activities. It builds upon a student’s technical expertise as well as past and current work experience to enhance their competencies in engineering types of activities found in a wide range of business and industry. Completion of the degree will to open doors of opportunity for professional advancement and leadership positions.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management

The B.A.S. degree in Technology Management at Bemidji State University has been designed to primarily to provide an opportunity to build directly upon an individual’s past technical education and related work experience. However, individuals do have the option to complete this program without prior college level education or related work experience. Course work is relevant and practical to a wide range of workplace settings. It builds upon a student’s technical expertise, and enhances their management, supervisory and leadership skills to open doors for professional advancement and leadership positions. The program offers students a number of benefits including an opportunity to improve professional qualifications, apply for a promotion in the current job, assume a leadership role with the employer, and prepare themselves for new career opportunities. The program can be completed either as an on-campus program or through distance learning.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology

The bachelor of Applied Science in Technology degree program enhances your current employment status, gives the student the education necessary to become a manager of technology. The program provides the foundation for future employment opportunities that require a bachelor’s degree for initial entrance or career advancement.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration

Program requirements include major courses and general education courses necessary to help the student meet career goals. Achievement of a Bachelors degree may remove promotion barriers two-year graduates sometimes face. The B.A.S. degree is also a value to individuals who want to make mid-career changes. The B.A.S. degree consists of a minimum 120 semester credits-relevant general education, major, and concentration courses. The degree requires 30 credits from 300 and 400 level courses. The courses for the Business Administration major will be available online over a six-semester rotatated schedule.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Management

Metropolitan State University in collaboration with Technical Colleges offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in industrial management. The goal of this program is to educate and to train prospective and current employees from entry-level to managerial and leadership positions in order to build their abilities to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of their industries. Students completing this program are prepared to work as managers and leaders in operations environment of an industry. More specifically, they will be trained in project planning and design, modern concepts in operations management, product development, quality control, purchasing management, materials management, logistics and supply chain management.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organization Administration
Metropolitan State University offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in organizational administration. The goal of this program is to educate and to train prospective and current employees who wishes to build upon the technical strength of their associate training in order to take on greater responsibilities and seek advancement beyond their technical training. Metropolitan State University organizational administration graduates can expect a dynamic and challenging career in ever-changing economic and global conditions. They can expect to be better positioned for employment opportunities and for promotions. They can expect to acquire the organizational, communication and critical thinking skills necessary for anyone accepting management positions in technical and nontechnical fields. Graduating students are prepared for positions such as supervisor, department manager and agency director in business, nonprofit organizations and government.