Developed in response to place-bound professionals' need for additional education, the Bachelor of Science degree in Management is a collaborative effort between the UW Colleges, Wisconsin Technical Colleges and UW-Stout. The program offers:
Interested?
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Evening and online classes supported bya variety of distance education methods
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Opportunity to build on previously completed technical education
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Preparation for management and leadership challenges
Benefits
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Prepare yourself for managerial and leadership opportunities
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Position yourself for future new or changing opportunities in the workforce
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Increase your salary potential
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Increase your contribution to your current employer
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Gain greater control over your future
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Receive personal satisfaction in advancing your education
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Grow personally and professionally in the breadth and depth of knowledge
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Network with other technical professionals
Requirements
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Completed Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science Degree in a technical field suggested
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Two or more years of technical work experience suggested
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Internet access (through home, employer or local institution) for Web-based instruction
Costs
The 2005 – 2007 tuition will be approximateley $255 per credit. The fee will cover the costs associated with distance education, including the use of the technology and textbooks. Travel and personal expenses will vary depending on your proximity to the teleconference sites.
Support Services
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Financial assistance available
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E-mail, library and other services available
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Toll-free number (1-800-991-5291) to UW-Stout
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Professional studies taught by UW-Stout faculty
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Progress through the program with a cohort group
Graduation Requirements
Once enrolled in the B.S. degree in Industrial Management, you will begin working with an academic adviser to determine how your completed A.A.S. or A.S. degree will be used to meet program requirements. It will fulfill most of your basic technology and concentration requirements and some of your general education requirements.
A typical program (with a completed A.A.S. or A.S. degree) might look like this:
| General Education (42 credits) | |
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| Humanities | 9 |
| Social Sciences | 9 |
| English/Speech | 8 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 6 |
| Natural Science | 4 |
| Health/Wellness | 2 |
| Technology | 2 |
| General Education Selective (not Technology or PE) | 2 |
| Professional Studies (42 credits) | |
| Quality Concepts | 3 |
| Production/Operations Management | 3 |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Financial/Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Product and Inventory Control | 3 |
| Quality Tools | 3 |
| Occupational Safety/Loss Control | 3 |
| Engineering Economy | 2 |
| Project Management | 2 |
| Issues Seminar | 2 |
| Industrial Management | 2 |
| Introduction to Industrial Management | 1 |
| Fundamentals of Business | 3 |
| Training Systems in Business and Industry | 3 |
| Technical Writing or Research Report Writing | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Completed
AAS or AS Degree (40 transfer credits) |
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| 124 Credits Total | |
A grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation.
Entry Positions
The employment rate of 2006–07 graduates was 97 percent. Salaries ranged from $26,000 to $75,000.