Program Accreditation
Oregon Tech has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management degree program prepares students for advancement into supervisory and managerial positions in their technical career field and for admission to graduate study in management, education and law.
Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management degree produces graduates with a strong foundation in:
- Fundamentals of management and supervision.
- Critical thinking necessary for managerial success.
- Communication and teamwork.
- Project management theory and applications.
- Professional ethics and social responsibility.
- Technical skills needed to lead organizations in the digital age.
Department Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply core concepts in a business environment.
- Apply the legal, ethical, social, and economic environments of business in a global context.
- Contribute to the development of a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
- Solve business problems using decision-support tools and/or research skills.
- Demonstrate professional communication skills using a variety of delivery methods.
- Analyze business concepts and apply strategic planning skills to effect change in an integrated manner.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, Technology and Management graduates will be able to apply knowledge of approaches to operational performance improvement.
Summary of Program Student Learning Outcomes
The Management faculty formally assess the student learning outcomes which is summarized in the annual program assessment report linked below. Additional details can be found in department assessment records.
Program Curriculum Map
The curriculum map for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management can be found on the catalog web page on the Oregon Tech website, www.oit.edu/catalog.
Annual Program Assessment Reports
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Dr. Alp is the Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Management at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech). She joined Oregon Tech in January 2024, coming from the Pennsylvania College of Technology where she served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Prior to this, she held the position of Dean at the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology at Indiana State University from 2018 to 2022 and was Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 1999 to 2018.
Dr. Alp holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, along with a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri-Rolla. She is a prolific scholar with over 100 publications and has secured more than $50 million in grants and gifts throughout her career. Dr. Alp has extensive experience in online education and has successfully elevated several programs to achieve national rankings. She has also developed and significantly expanded several new programs, including Construction Management, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Data Science, and Computational Science, leading to their exponential growth.
Her contributions to STEM have been recognized through multiple awards in teaching, research, service, and diversity, underscoring her impact as a female leader in the field. Furthermore, Dr. Alp has been honored as a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and serves as a Program Evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and Middle State Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).