Bachelor of Technology (Technology Management)

This degree program provides technologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective project leaders, supervisors, and managers in organizations within a changing business and technical environment.

* This program is available to applicants residing in Canada or outside Canada.

Admission Requirements

A two-year diploma in technology, or its equivalent.

Admission into the degree program is determined on the basis of previous studies, work experience, and availability of suitable advanced technical specialty courses.

Those with a standard diploma of technology receive a block transfer of 60 lower-level credits.

Degree requirements may be met with credits earned by Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Refer to PLAR policies or email Business and Management Studies for more information.

Residency Requirements

15 credits of TRU coursework (distance or on-campus).

Degree Requirements

Additional 60 credits as approved by TRU-OL, including 45 upper-level credits, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, are required as follows:

General Education Requirements (15 credits with up to 9 upper-level credits)

(may be met with lower-level or upper-level university courses; refer to general education requirements for disciplines)

3 credits in English (university-level composition and literature, e.g., TRU-OL's ENGL 1001 or 1021)

3 credits in Humanities (generally upper-level)

3 credits in Economics (generally ECON 1901)

3 credits in Natural Science (generally upper-level)

3 credits in Arts and Science elective (may be upper-level)

Management Requirements (21 credits with minimum 12 upper-level credits)

BBUS 3431, Introduction to Marketing (3)

BBUS 3621, Analytical Decision Making (3)

BBUS 3661, Strategic Human Resource Management (3)

Business development course, e.g. MNGT 1701, Doing Business in Canada (3), BBUS 4453, E-Business in a Competitive Environment (6) or BBUS 4751, New Venture Creation (3)

6–9 credits of approved business and management electives

Advanced Technical Requirements (15 upper-level credits)

Appropriate courses currently offered by TRU-OL include some courses in computer studies (CMPT). CMPT 4079 and 4129 are excluded from this requirement.

Transfer of advanced technical courses offered on-campus by TRU and other recognized institutions is also considered.

Applied Projects (9 upper-level credits)

3 credits in research methods [e.g., BBUS 3481, Marketing Research (3)] or individually approved alternatives

Minimum 6 credits in applied project management [e.g. normally, BBUS 4681, Leading Projects to Success (6)] or individually approved alternatives

Students are responsible for consulting with their TRU-OL program advisor to ensure that courses selected are appropriate for the program of study or to meet future educational goals. Students require a Letter of Permission before registering in a course (not listed on the website) at any other post-secondary institution to complete the credential. Students who proceed without approval may find that a particular course does not meet requirements and may be subject to transfer credit assessment fees.

Email Student Services for more information.