2024-2025 Catalog
Industrial Technology and Management (ITM-BAS), B.A.S.
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Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Technology and Management is designed to complement training in a technical area to obtain a management role in a manufacturing/related industry. Foundation classes provide a depth of knowledge applicable to technology fields with classes in automation, globalization, lean manufacturing, management, quality statistics, and industrial operations. Students typically have work experience in manufacturing which allows students to bring their own knowledge to the classroom for a unique perspective on solving manufacturing problems. Common job titles upon completion of this program include production supervisor, project leader, project manager, continuous improvement manager, lean specialist, team leader, quality engineer, etc. Additional career tracks one could expect from obtaining this degree may also be available in engineering, upper management, and sales.
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Program Outcomes
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to develop a quality plan for a manufacturing operation/project.
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to create formal technical written communications.
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to create and deliver formal technical presentations.
- Graduates will demonstrate their ability to manage the marketing and purchasing decisions of a technical organization within applicable regulations for a manufacturing operation or project.
New Student Admission Requirements
- The Industrial Technology and Management, BAS degree is only open to students who meet the Transfer Student Admission Requirements below.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 48 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University.
- It is highly recommendable that applicants have a minimum of five years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
University Requirements - 40 to 41 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 40 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.
Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from at least two disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.
United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
College Requirements - 80 Credits Required
Major Courses - 39 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Manufacturing, Industrial, or Business-Related Requirements - 40 Credits Required
Courses in this section are typically taken from previous coursework at the community college-level in fields relating to business, industrial topics, manufacturing, or engineering, or from other sources, such as the United States Military or college-level apprenticeship programs. Other options are available and should be discussed with a program advisor. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Elective - 1 Credit Required
The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 1 credit of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
- A minimum of 22 credits within the Major Courses section, including APPS 499 , must be earned from Ferris State University.
Contact Information
Industrial Technology and Management Program - Statewide
(586) 445-7150
[email protected]
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