Build Data-Driven Management Skills

The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (BSTM) equips you with vital critical-thinking, research and problem-solving skills, preparing you for roles in the aviation sector and beyond. Emphasizing data-driven decision making, the program is tailored for professionals with goals of taking on managerial duties or aiming for promotion within their organizations.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

With the online Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, you can choose from select majors to tailor the course of your studies to the area most relevant to your career goals. Available majors cover essential topics for managerial roles in technical, data-driven career fields.


Tracks/Specialties:


Your online Technical Management degree can be customized with the major of your choice:

  • Aviation Management: 21 credit hours
  • Business Cybersecurity: 21 credit hours
  • Human Resources Management: 21 credit hours
  • Leadership: 21 credit hours
  • Technical Management: 21 credit hours

Professional Accreditation


The BSTM is accredited by the , courses within the program are accredited by the and security courses are accredited by the .



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The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management enables students to manage at a high level in today’s business world and understand how data drives decisions.
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What You'll Learn

What You'll Learn

When you graduate from our BSTM, you will possess the competencies needed to excel in management positions in today's technologically advanced, global and diverse business environment.
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Example Careers and Employers

Example Careers and Employers

Example roles in this field include:

  • Aviation Manager
  • Engineering Scientist
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Occupational Safety Officer 

Example employers in this field include:

  • The Boeing Company
  • Department of Defense
  • SpaceX
  • Tesla
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Salary Information

Salary Information

The average salary is $89,186 for B.S. in Technical Management students employed within one year of graduation.

Source: Institutional Research, 2023-2024 Cohort

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