Applied Technologies Management Overview (AS 2720)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science (CIP 1652020501)
Program Website
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-business/default.aspx
Program Description
The Applied Technologies Management AS degree prepares graduates of Career Certificate Programs (CCP), technical college industrial programs, and Florida Department of Education apprenticeships for supervisory and entry-level management roles in South Florida's technical industries. Students who complete a Palm Beach State or Technical College industrial program or a Florida Department of Education apprenticeship program may qualify for college credit. Upon completing the specific technical or apprenticeship program, students may be eligible for 27 credits toward the Associate of Science in Applied Technology Management degree. The remaining 33 credits build business, management, communication, and analytical skills through general education and coursework in microcomputer applications, marketing, human relations, business communications, and management principles.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED; and
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions.
- Attend a program information session.
- Permission of the program.
- Documented completion of a 600+ hour Florida Department of Education Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career Certificate Program (CCP) in one of the following career cluster areas: Architecture & Construction, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, Cosmetology/Barbering, or Manufacturing.
OR
- Documented completion of a 600+ hour Florida Department of Education Career & Technical Education (CTE) Registered Apprenticeship in Construction, Transportation, or Manufactureing.
For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements, please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in 1.5 years.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Alan Mullenax, Program Director, mullenaa@pbsc.edu, 561-868-3541
Jessica Powell, Administrative Assistant, powellj1@pbsc.edu, 561-868-3767
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion, graduates are prepared for immediate advancement into first-line supervisory roles in technical operations in the transportation, manufacturing, construction, and cosmetology industries.
Career Path Notes
CCP graduates and apprentices lack a clear pathway to management credentials; this program fills that gap, accelerating career advancement in 12-18 months. Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State College's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, see the web at https://www.pbsc.edu/bachelors/.
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| LIT1000 | Introduction to Literature (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MUL1010 | Music Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| THE1000 | Theatre Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MGF1130 | Mathematical Reasoning in Context 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EVR1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 18)
| MNA2100 | Human Relations In Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
| GEB2214 | Business Communications (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Marketing (AA) | 3 Credits |
Industry Work Experience (Credits: 27)
| MNA1949 | Industry Work Experience (AS) | 27 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - (Credits:27)
| MNA1949 | Industry Work Experience (AS) | 27 Credits |
Term Two - (Credits:15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| GEB2214 | Business Communications (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MGF1130 | Mathematical Reasoning in Context 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - (Credits:15)
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MNA2100 | Human Relations In Business (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Marketing (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EVR1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science (AA) | 3 Credits |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - (Credits: 3)
| LIT1000 | Introduction to Literature (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| THE1000 | Theatre Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MUL1010 | Music Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60