Bachelor’s in Technical Management

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Earn a business degree online and make your mark in management

You’ve put in the work. Now it’s time to make your experience count. Whether you’re looking to finish what you started, level up your leadership skills, or move into a management role, our Bachelor’s in Technical Management is designed with you in mind.

This flexible business degree makes the most of your qualifying previous college credits, helping you move toward your degree faster. With a generous allotment of elective credit hours, you can customize your studies to align with your goals and qualifying transfer credits. Plus, when you earn a business degree online here at DeVry, you’ll learn from experienced faculty in areas like accounting, marketing, HR, and project management:

  • Transfer-friendly curriculum: Maximize previously earned qualifying credits and focus on building skills and pursuing your career goals faster.

  • A business-ready foundation: Strengthen your skills in strategy, analytics, communication, and leadership — essential tools for navigating today’s complex business environments.

  • Specialization options: Choose a focus area that matches your career vision or interests so you can build deeper expertise in fields like finance, health, project management, and more.

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Build management skills to lead, solve, and succeed

Our Bachelor’s in Technical Management equips you with the tools to lead teams, solve real-world business problems, and make smart decisions in a fast-moving workplace.

Plus, you’ll apply what you learn through hands-on projects that mirror real business challenges. From crunching numbers to leading meetings, you’ll grow the skills employers look for in today’s managers.

Management and leadership

Explore the theories that drive organizations and build your skills in leading teams, managing people, and navigating workplace dynamics. 

Business strategy and analytics

Learn to think strategically using logic, data, and analytics to address business challenges, manage risk, and identify opportunities.

Critical thinking and problem solving

Develop a structured approach to solving real-world problems using evidence, research, and strategic planning.

Project management

Study core project management principles, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination to keep projects on track.

Finance

Build foundational knowledge in corporate finance and apply real-world tools for budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

Communication in business settings

Learn how to convey ideas clearly and effectively across written, oral, visual, and digital formats for professional environments. 

Organizational behavior

Understand how individuals and teams function within organizations and how to foster productivity and a positive workplace culture.

Technical management classes and credits

Classes

38

Credits

122

Semesters

81

Build core business, management, and leadership skills in classes like: 
ACCT212
Financial Accounting
HRM340
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
BIAM110 
Introduction to Business Analytics
BUSN115
Introduction to Business and Technology
MGMT303 
Principles of Management
MGMT404
Project Management

Learn more about the courses and details of this degree in our program guide.

 

Your program perks
  • Maximize your prior education with a transfer-friendly structure that includes 23 credit hours of electives and an optional 27-credit hour General Technical Option (GTO) Specialization — for a total of up to 50 credit hours you can tailor to your experience.

  • Focus your learning through a wide range of career-specific specializations, from Business Analytics to Health Services Management.

  • Earn your business degree online and study on your schedule, with classes that help you balance school, work, and life — or explore on-campus options available in certain locations.2

  • Gain access to our academic and career support services, including tutoring, resume reviews, and job search guidance.

Pick your technical management specialization

Your goals are unique — your degree should be too. With our Bachelor’s in Technical Management, you can tailor your degree to match your goals by choosing a specialization that aligns with the industry or skills you’re most passionate about. 

Accounting

Strengthen your understanding of financial reporting and business accounting practices while building skills in managerial problem-solving, data analysis, and business communication:

  • Learn how to prepare and interpret financial statements based on GAAP standards.

  • Explore methods for tracking business performance through budgeting and cost analysis.

  • Study principles of taxation, auditing, and compliance used in corporate settings.

Business Analytics

Build skills using data and analytical tools to solve problems, improve performance, and support strategic business decisions:

  • Learn to gather and organize data to identify patterns, summarize results, and make forecasts for reporting and planning. 

  • Use analytics platforms to analyze website activity and convert raw data into actionable insights that support performance goals. 

  • Gain experience in creating data-driven strategies using predictive analytics, regression methods, and data visualization to inform business decisions and drive growth. 

Criminal Justice

Gain a foundation in the criminal justice system while building leadership and business skills that apply across justice-related roles:

  • Learn how the U.S. system addresses law enforcement, the court process, and corrections.

  • Study criminal behavior, evidence handling, and legal and ethical procedures used in investigations.

  • Explore how to apply management skills within justice-related organizations and community settings.

Finance

Develop essential financial skills to help organizations make sound money decisions:

  • Study corporate finance principles, including budgeting and forecasting.

  • Learn how to evaluate risk and return, and how to allocate resources effectively.

  • Gain firsthand experience with tools used in financial planning and decision-making.

Global Supply Chain Management

Understand how goods and services move through a global economy:

  • Explore strategies for logistics, procurement, and distribution management.

  • Learn how to manage supply chain risk and streamline operations.

  • Study how global sourcing, trade, and compliance impact business logistics.

Health Information Management

Combine business and healthcare knowledge to help organizations manage sensitive patient data and support clinical operations:

  • Learn how to organize, analyze, and protect electronic health records.

  • Study health data coding, billing processes, and reimbursement systems.

  • Understand industry regulations, including HIPAA compliance and health information privacy.

  • Prepare to pursue the RHIA exam — AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Associate credential. We’ll even help cover the cost of 1 exam attempt if you qualify.

  • Build industry-focused knowledge in our complimentary Health Information Management Mastery course (HIM450), aligned with CAHIIM requirements.

Health Services Management

Prepare to take on business roles in healthcare-focused environments:

  • Understand the structure of healthcare systems and services.

  • Study healthcare finance, billing, and electronic health records.

  • Learn to support compliance, data management, and operational efficiency in healthcare.

Hospitality Management

Explore the business side of hospitality, tourism, and event planning:

  • Learn the fundamentals of hotel operations, food and beverage management, and guest services.

  • Explore event coordination, tourism trends, and venue management.

  • Understand hospitality marketing, budgeting, and customer experience strategies.

Human Resource Management

Build the HR skills needed to grow a productive workforce and support an organization:

  • Study employee relations, recruitment, training, and performance management.

  • Learn how to interpret and apply employment laws and labor policies.

  • Explore HR strategy, workforce planning, and compensation systems.

  • Coursework is aligned with the industry-relevant Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

Information Technology and Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Explore core concepts in tech and information security to support business operations:

  • Study IT basics, including networking, systems administration, and troubleshooting.

  • Learn foundational cyber security skills such as risk assessment and data protection.

  • Understand how businesses secure systems and respond to security threats.

Project Management

Learn how to plan, lead, and deliver successful business projects:

  • Study project life cycles, traditional and agile development approaches, scope management, and scheduling techniques.

  • Understand stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and conflict resolution.

  • Explore budgeting, procurement, and risk management tools.

  • Prepare to pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam by building skills aligned with core project management principles.

  • Get complimentary access to the Project Management Institute (PMI), including resources like the PMBOK® Guide,3 downloadable templates, career tools, and discounts on exam fees.4

Sales and Marketing

Gain a deeper understanding of what drives customer behavior and business growth:

  • Learn to develop marketing strategies that build brand awareness and customer loyalty.

  • Explore techniques in digital marketing, advertising, and consumer research.

  • Study sales tactics, customer relationship management, and promotional planning.

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Prepare to launch or lead a small business with confidence:

  • Study business planning, operations, and growth strategies.

  • Learn how to manage finances, market your business, and build a customer base.

  • Explore tools for innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditation and recognitions include:

  • The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management is accredited by ACBSP, https://acbsp.org/, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.5 Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.

  • Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC): Our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, when completed with a Project Management Technical Specialty, is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).6 View our project management mission statement.

  • PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP): As a Premier level ATP of the Project Management Institute (PMI), DeVry is proud to offer project management exam preparation course PROJ432, which provides authorized content helping students meet education requirements for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.3

  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a Human Resource Management Technical Specialty is acknowledged by SHRM and aligned with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): Our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a Health Information Management Technical Specialty is accredited by CAHIIM.7

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Technical management jobs

With a career-focused curriculum and a range of specialization options, our Bachelor’s in Technical Management can help you prepare to pursue roles in a variety of industries. Here are some areas where you may find opportunities:

  • Accounting

  • Business information systems

  • E-commerce

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Health services management

  • Human resources management

  • Project management

  • Sales and marketing

  • Small business management

Ways to save

Discover options that can help make your education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.8

Transfer credits

Your hard work matters: Learn how to transfer up to 80 qualifying credit hours.

Prior learning credit

Real-world experience counts. Learn ways you can get degree credit for qualifying work and life experience. 

Military and veteran benefits

Learn about savings for veterans, active-duty U.S. military members, and their spouses.

Start your path in technical management

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Frequently asked questions

What is a technical management degree?

A technical management degree is a business-focused program that blends essential topics, like project management, finance, leadership, and operations. At DeVry, our Bachelor’s in Technical Management is designed to help you build a foundation in core business principles, and it offers the option to tailor your coursework based on your interests or qualifying transfer credits.

Do associate degree credits transfer to a bachelor’s?

Yes, in many cases, qualifying credits earned from an associate degree can be applied toward a bachelor's degree, especially if they align with the program's curriculum.9 Our Bachelor’s in Technical Management is transfer friendly, allowing you to customize up to 50 credit hours of your curriculum through electives and our General Technical Option Specialization. 

Our admissions team can help review your transcripts to determine what may qualify.

What jobs can I get with a technical management degree?

With a Bachelor’s in Technical Management, you may be able to pursue career opportunities in areas such as:

• Accounting
• Business information systems
• E-commerce
• Entrepreneurship
• Human resources management
• Health services management
• Project management
• Sales and marketing
• Small business management

How do I transfer credits for a business degree?

To transfer qualifying credits into a business degree program here at DeVry, start by requesting a transcript evaluation. An admissions representative will contact you to guide you through the process and help determine which credits may apply toward your degree. 

You can also visit our transfer applicants page for additional resources and tools.

Is technical management a good degree?

Yes! If you're looking for a flexible business degree program that supports transfer credits and offers a range of specializations to choose from, our Bachelor’s in Technical Management can be a great fit. If you have prior qualifying college credits and want to build leadership and business skills that can be applied across industries, this program is especially suited for you.

How long does it take to get a degree in technical management?

Here at DeVry, you can earn a Bachelor’s in Technical Management in:

• 2 years and 8 months on an accelerated schedule1
• Even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits
• 4 years on a normal schedule1

How do I apply to DeVry? 

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

Program outcomes:

• Apply a broad theoretical and technical understanding of the project management discipline to manage projects successfully.
• Evaluate the various project management concepts and techniques used in the management of projects.
• Implement innovative project approaches to solve specialized business problems in predictable and unpredictable environments.
• Manage complex professional and technical activities creating organizational value and navigate risk in various contexts within the project management framework.
• Assess the impact of internal and external factors that may promote or hinder individual decisions and the management of people, procedures, processes, and projects.

1Program is 8 semesters, assuming enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester; enrollment in additional credit hours may be needed in some semesters. Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

2Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

3CAPM, PMBOK, and the GAC seal are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Provider is a member of the PMI Authorized Training Partner Program. The PMI Authorized Training Partner seal is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

4A complimentary PMI® student membership is provided to students enrolled in any PROJ course at DeVry.

5Conferral and assessment data  is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.

6Enrollment and graduation data is available for all of DeVry and Keller’s GAC accredited programs.

7The Health Information Management and Health Informatics accreditor of DeVry University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the bachelor’s degree in Technical Management with Health Information Management Specialty has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 E. Randolph St., Ste. 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at [email protected].

8Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.

9At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.