Advance Your Technical Skills

The practical, hands-on approach used in this program is ideal preparation for those with technical responsibilities who want to progress to the next level of management. Our focus is on helping current or future managers learn how to analyze problems, perform research and implement solutions. Whatever your background, you’ll gain a competitive edge in your career with this degree.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

The A.S. in Technical Management (ASTM) is delivered from the perspective of people already working in specific career fields — including the military — providing real-world content and enabling students to apply what they are learning in the classroom immediately to any organization, regardless of their position.

The A.S. in Technical Management provides students with educational opportunities in selected management areas to enhance their careers and managerial abilities. Within the degree program, there are multiple specializations to choose from in areas relevant to managers in technical and non-technical career fields.

For students who wish to continue their academic pursuits, the A.S. in Technical Management is an excellent foundation for our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management.

The A.S. in Technical Management is accredited by the ).



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Career Opportunities

The Associate of Science in Technical Management develops important skills in logical thinking, research techniques and troubleshooting, equipping students for employment opportunities in the aviation field and beyond.
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What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Develop skills in analyzing and evaluating business functions and processes, identifying needs, applying problem-solving and critical-thinking methodologies, utilizing project-planning principles and employing management skills to lead effectively.
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Example Careers and Employers

Example Careers and Employers

Example roles in this field include:

  • Aviation Manager
  • Engineering Scientist
  • Information System Analyst
  • Safety Manager

Example employers in this field include:

  • The Boeing Company
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Microsoft
  • U.S. Air Force
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Salary Information

Salary Information

The average salary is $78,655 for A.S. in Technical Management students employed within one year of graduation.

Source: Institutional Research, 2023-2024 Cohort

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