Technology Systems - BS

About This Degree

Students completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in General Technology can now directly move their credits into the Technology Systems Bachelor of Science (BS) pathway including their 900 hour certificate from a Utah System of Technical Colleges (USTC).

An intention of this program is to allow those in the workforce an opportunity to advance in their career and to further their education by offering degrees that work well with their demanding schedules. Students without a USTC certificate or the AAS in General Technology may also look toward this program to potentially utilize technical credits they have taken at Utah State University or other institutions. Course substitutions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This is at the advisor’s discretion. Students in Business, Engineering, and Outdoor Product are switching to Technology Systems to finish a program sooner or if they are having difficulty completing their current degree.

What You Will Learn

Students will study a variety of subjects based on the emphasis area they choose. Business, marketing, manufacturing, CAD, robotics, controls, material science, electronics, color theory, textiles, digital design, computer science, cyber security, computer networking, and computer automation are just a few areas that students can discover through their coursework.

Emphasis:

Cybersecurity:

A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity can prepare students to enter the complex and fast-paced world of information security. Students typically learn about network, wireless, cloud, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and business and cyber laws. The program focuses on applying ethical hacking to prevent attacks proactively, identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, and examining the field of cybersecurity.

Information and Computer Technology:

Students can gain knowledge in hardware, automation, and administration areas by using technology programs with in-depth & hands-on courses.

Robotics, Automation, and Controls:

Students can gain knowledge in HMI, PLC, networking, and robotics which is used in numerous industries with hands-on learning.

Product Development:

Students can gain knowledge in hard and soft-goods areas developing products, growing their own business, or working within industry.

Quality and Reliability:

This degree is designed to provide education and training with a robust industry-focused background. Students study Quality Management Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Root cause analysis, and Statistical Quality Control. These courses have a firm root in the manufacturing industry and present in many other fields of study. These courses provide a robust industry-focused background with guidance and input from industry partners who also have employees taking the content courses to enhance their skills.

Technical Management:

Students can gain knowledge in business, economics, management, financing, and ethics to help build their own business or move into management positions.

Delivery

BS: Beaver, Bicknell, Blanding, Brigham City, Castle Dale, Cedar City, Cortez (CO), Delta, Ephraim, Heber City, Junction, Kanab, Kaysville, Logan (Main Campus), Moab, Montezuma Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Nephi, Online, Orem, Panguitch, Park City, Price (USU Eastern), Richfield, Roosevelt (Uintah Basin), Salt Lake, St George, Tooele, Tremonton, Vernal (Uintah Basin), Wendover

Statewide Delivery

• The Product Development emphasis is only available in Logan.
• The Robotics, Automation, and Controls emphasis is available in Logan, Ogden, or Kaysville.
• The Technical Management, Cybersecurity, and Information and Computer Technology emphasis are available at all statewide campuses and USU Eastern.

Online Delivery

• The Cybersecurity, Information and Computer Technology, Quality and Reliability, and Technical Management emphasis are available online.

• Please review our state authorizations to see if this program is offered in your state.
• International students studying at USU on the F-1 or J-1 visa must have the majority of their classes each semester be face-to-face in order to meet the physical presence requirement to maintain their visa status. Students on the F-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan or USU Eastern campuses. Students on the J-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan campus.