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BSc. in Technology Management

A UCJ-accredited Bachelor of Science degree preparing technology managers to align enterprise IT strategy, project execution, and business operations.

Programme delivery Blended
Total credits 124
Tuition Investment $460,000 JMD per annum
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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (BSTM) is a programme of study designed to provide students with prior foundation skills and knowledge in various technical areas (e.g., computer science, various disciples of engineering,etc.) to acquire the necessary business skills and academic knowledge for entry-level management positions in a technical environment. The technology management concentration is intended for students with a diploma or associate degree in technology, since concentration required courses and electives are normally credits from a student's field of technology training earned prior to admittance into the degree programme.

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Quick Facts

Blended

Programme delivery

124

Total credits

*Blended - a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.

Entry Requirements

  • Internal Applicants - For a student to matriculate into the BSTM programme the student must holds a Vector-Tech Associate Degree in Computer Systems Technology (ACST), which comprises of 64 credits or the current 66 credits. For students with ACST of 64 credits may enter the third year, but will have to make up the additional credits to satisfy the total credits required for the BSTM programme at the end of four years.
  • External Applicants - Applicants with credentials that equates or exceeds VTI’s ACST programme may also be granted acceptance into the BSTM programme through determination of an assessment of qualification/s and an interview.

Acceptance into the programme is subject to the conditions governing matriculation requirements of the College Policy.

Curriculum

To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management, all students admitted to the programme should complete a minimum of 2286 hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The programme of study consists of core modules, electives internship and a capstone project.

Code Module Credits
DT131IT Essentials Part 14
DT102Basic Electronics3
DT133IT Essentials Part 23
DT134IT Applications & Troubleshooting2
DT135IT Networking Technologies4
PR115Programming Concepts4
DA110Computer Applications PT. 13
MA100College Maths (General Education)3
S101Research Techniques & Study Skills1
BU120Information Technology in Business3
EN101English Composition (General Education)3
DT207Trends in Technology Development3
WIN201Windows 200X Technologies4
UNIX201UNIX/LINUX Administration3
PR205Structured programming (with Data Structures)4
BU202Project Management 13
ELECT1General Education (Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Critical Thinking)3
DA220Computer Applications PT. 23
BU201Ethics & Values in Business (General Education)3
MA200Applied Statistics (General Education)3
BU220 / BU250Internship / ICT Application Project4
Code Module Credits
BU101Business Principles & Management3
BU304Business Law3
BU130E-Business Concepts3
EN100Speech (General Ed.)3
MA202Calculus (General Ed.)3
BU308Organizational Behaviour3
BU302Project Management II3
BU320Customer Service3
PS101Psychology (General Ed.)3
PR106Internet Application & HTML Programming3
AC101Accounting 13
BU408Strategic Management3
HU303Critical Thinking (General Ed.)3
BU306Marketing & Sales3
BU406Human Resource Management3
BU402BSTM Capstone Project4
BU310Entrepreneurship3
HU310Cultural Diversity (General Ed.)3
PD101Career Development Seminar0
BU401Team Development & Group Management3

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this programme may consider career opportunities as but not limited to:

  • Technology Officers
  • Technology Consultants
  • Business Systems Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • Management Information Systems Manager
  • Technical Support Manager

International Certifications

This programme furnishes students with skills that allow them to further earn these international certifications:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA NETWORK+
  • CompTIA LINUX+
  • CompTIA PROJECT+
  • ETA Customer Service Specialist (CSS)

Would you recommend Vector?

I have gained a wealth of knowledge that can be accredited to the institution’s focus on the blending of practical IT training into the course structure at every step of the way. I can honestly say that I have no regrets and would wholeheartedly recommend this institution to individuals looking for practical, technical IT training.

Matthew J.
Matthew J.

BSc, Information & Communication Technology

So far, my experience at Vector is excellent; the teachers are among some of the best people within their field. What got me excited is how Vector structured their curriculum which includes international certifications like CompTIA and Cisco, by doing this you know you're always getting the current global standards.

Nadia S.
Nadia S.

BSc, Information & Communication Technology

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