Vacant,
Department Chair
Professors: R. Bailey, S. Bailey, H. Neupert
Associate Professors: C. Morgan, P. Schaeffer, K. Weidman
Assistant Professors: D. Carrere, D. DaSaro, J. Emard, G. Lomprey, R. Sahay, M. Singh
Instructor: S. Beaudry, L. Yates
Degrees Offered
Minors Offered
- Business
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Business
Specializations Offered
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
Certificate Offered
- Accounting (post baccalaureate)
Emphases Offered
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Renewable Energy Management
The Management Department’s tech-infused degrees empower graduates through innovative, hands-on, and multi-disciplinary learning experiences, and prepares students to take their place as leaders and managers in contemporary public and private organizations. Faculty members have been selected for their managerial experience and expertise in a diverse array of production and service industries.
Coursework in the Management programs builds upon foundational core courses including management, marketing, accounting, finance, information technology, economics, ethics, globalization, business law, and business presentations. These courses, along with program-specific courses, prepare students for their senior year which includes a senior experience and a capstone course. The senior experience provides management students with an opportunity to integrate and synthesize their educational experience within the context of a “real-world” business problem or project.
As a result of this unique combination of resources and coursework, the Management degree programs remain vital and up to date, providing students with both the technical tools of management and the interpersonal skills that employers most desire. Equally important, each graduate will be poised to positively contribute to society as well as to today’s culturally diverse, global workplace.
Department Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Management Department graduates should be able to:
- Apply core concepts in a business environment.
- Apply the legal, social, ethical, 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.
Degree Completion and Co-enrollment at Community Colleges
The Management Department, in partnership with many Oregon community colleges, offers joint enrollment, transfer credit (articulation) agreements and course sequences so that students may complete a degree with coursework taken from multiple institutions. See the Oregon Tech Registrar Office’s website, or a Management Department faculty advisor for additional information.
Oregon Tech Online
Many of the management degrees and core management courses are available online to facilitate the needs of degree completion students. Online courses are particularly appropriate for students capable of self-directed educational activities. Online degrees and courses are offered utilizing Internet delivery and collaborative learning. Degrees available online are: BS in Business, Management Option, BS in Health Care Management, Administration Option, Clinical Option, and Radiologic Sciences Management Option; BS in Operations Management; BS in Health Informatics; BS in Information Technology; BAS in Technology and Management.
Required Student Equipment
Successful completion of these degrees requires intensive, hands-on use of computers.
Therefore, all students are required to own their own computer. Financial aid may be available to help defray the cost of this equipment. Please consult the Financial Aid Office at Oregon Tech.
Note: The Portland-Metro campus is a laptop-required campus. Laptop specifications, financial aid, and helpful instructions may be found at http://www.oit.edu/portland-metro/college-costs/bring-your-own-device.
Accreditation
Oregon Tech has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Accounting
Degree Offered
Objectives
The BS in Accounting is designed to prepare students for careers in public or private accounting. Students become familiar with computerized accounting applications and skilled in the principles of tax, financial, and cost accounting. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project. Upon graduation students should have sufficient knowledge to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams.
The BS in Accounting is offered in Klamath Falls.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Accounting graduates should be able to:
- Integrate GAAP in financial reporting and analysis.
- Demonstrate taxation compliance and planning.
- Apply assurance concepts.
- Apply managerial accounting concepts.
Career Opportunities
Many students take the CPA and CMA exams upon graduating, go on to graduate school, and/or find employment in this continuously growing, stable and in-demand career field. Job titles include certified public accountant, financial analyst, accountant, tax preparer.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet Oregon Tech general admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
Business
Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Business, with options in:
Objectives
The BS in Business prepares leaders to manage organizations in the high technology environments of the 21st century. Students develop their abilities to contribute to an organization’s performance through hands-on experience built on a solid theoretical base. The Business curriculum skillfully integrates technology-enhanced coursework with a solid core of business courses. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project. Students will also be prepared for graduate level education, such as the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree.
The BS in Business - Management option is offered in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and through Oregon Tech Online. The BS in Business - Marketing option is offered in Klamath Falls.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Business-Management graduates should be able to:
- Apply business strategies to plan for achieving specific goals in an organization based on analysis of internal and external factors.
Upon graduating, Business-Marketing graduates should be able to:
- Analyze an organization’s activities to develop/implement a marketing strategy.
Career Opportunities
The BS in Business develops graduates with relevant skills preparing students for entry into careers in business, government, public, or social service organizations.
Job titles include business unit manager, supervisor, marketing specialist, sales manager, marketing researcher, business analyst, and human resource manager.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet Oregon Tech general admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
Cybersecurity
Degree Offered
Objectives
The BS in Cybersecurity provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to competently scan, assess, report, and mitigate cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits on information systems and technology. A graduate of the BS in Cybersecurity program is prepared to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, scripting, systems analysis, networking, cryptography, security system design, applicable law and regulations, risk assessment and policy analysis, contingency planning, user access issues, investigation techniques, and troubleshooting. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project.
The BS in Cybersecurity is offered in Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Cybersecurity graduates should be able to:
- Describe the tactics, techniques, and procedures used throughout the vulnerability assessment process.
- Evaluate risk in information systems and apply mitigation techniques to reduce impact to business operations.
- Perform information system vulnerability scanning and report findings.
- Identify information system exploits and apply proper incident response.
Career Opportunities
The BS in Cybersecurity develops graduates with relevant skills preparing students for entry into careers in business, government, public, or social service organizations.
Job titles include IT security specialist, information security analyst and intelligence analyst.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet Oregon Tech general admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
Note: The Portland-Metro campus is a laptop-required campus. Laptop specifications, financial aid, and helpful instructions may be found at http://www.oit.edu/portland-metro/college-costs/bring-your-own-device.
Health Care Management
Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with options in:
- Administration
- Clinical
- Radiologic Sciences Management
Objectives
The BS in Health Care Management prepares graduates for a variety of career options in the rapidly growing health care industry, where health service managers are in high demand. Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective managers of health systems and operations and will be prepared to assume managerial positions in hospitals, medical clinics, and medical practices. Health care managers plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services; and might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of providers. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project. Oregon Tech’s Health Care Management degree includes three options to meet the student’s specific needs and interests.
The BS in Health Care Management is offered in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and through Oregon Tech Online.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Health Care Management graduates should be able to:
- Interpret health policy and systems.
- Assess the sustainability of healthcare organizations.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet the standard Oregon Tech admission requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
For the Health Care Management, Clinical Option
Students must provide documentation of a current state and/or national registry, license, or certificate in an approved allied health field. Each prospective student’s academic credits and registry, license, or certificate will be individually evaluated to determine transferability and acceptability of the coursework.
For the Health Care Management, Radiologic Science Management Option
Students must be registered through the ARRT and be in good standing.
Health Informatics
Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
Objectives
Health Informatics is a rapidly developing scientific field that utilizes computer technology to improve the quality and safety of patient care. This program incorporates the sub disciplines of clinical and computational informatics; emphasizing the integration of computer science and the impact of clinical outcomes. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project.
The BS in Health Informatics is offered in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and through Oregon Tech Online.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Health Informatics graduates should be able to:
- Interpret health systems and policy.
- Design and implement information systems.
- Apply statistical concepts to analyze data.
Career Opportunities
Health Informatics professionals work as quality managers, business intelligence and epic analyst/developers, data analysts, data scientists, and in health care information technology positions. These professionals are called upon to design and use emerging information technologies with the goal of helping providers and patients access and utilize information to provide improved health care.
Health Informatics professionals provide support in clinical decision making, data architecture, application interfacing, clinical analytics, data analysis, systems analysis, and project management.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet Oregon Tech general admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
Note: The Portland-Metro campus is a laptop-required campus. Laptop specifications, financial aid, and helpful instructions may be found at http://www.oit.edu/portland-metro/college-costs/bring-your-own-device.
Information Technology
Degree Offered
Objectives
Information Technology powers modern business. This field is interdisciplinary, with applications to all aspects of the economy. Students solve real-world business problems and gain critical skills and hands-on experience in networking, server administration, programming, databases, information security, and systems analysis. Graduating students are prepared to bridge the technology and management disciplines in their organizations. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project.
The BS in Information Technology is offered in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and through Oregon Tech Online.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Information Technology graduates should be able to:
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Solve business problems using information systems and technology.
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Design and implement information systems.
Career Opportunities
The BS in Information Technology prepares students for a wide range of professions including accounting information systems, database administration, systems analyst, business systems consultant, network analyst, software applications specialist, PC support technician, technical writer, Web administrator and vendor representative for either hardware- or software-based firms. Equipped with both technical skills and business understanding, Information Technology graduates are uniquely prepared for faster advancement than many of their contemporaries.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet Oregon Tech general admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
Note: The Portland-Metro campus is a laptop-required campus. Laptop specifications, financial aid, and helpful instructions may be found at http://www.oit.edu/portland-metro/college-costs/bring-your-own-device.
Operations Management
Degree Offered
Objectives
Operations Managers coordinate equipment, materials, human capital, and information across businesses to profitably meet or exceed customer expectations. Students in Operations Management successfully blend the art of management with applied science through creativity, people skills, rational analysis, and application of technology.
Operations Management students develop mastery of concepts, tools, and skills in management sciences and specialties tailored to the industries of interest to the student. Particular emphasis is directed toward development of skills in problem solving, project management, communication, and managing effectively in team-based work environments. Students are also prepared for graduate level education, such as the MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) degree. Internship opportunities are available during the senior year. Students will complete a capstone course and a senior project.
The BS in Operations Management is offered in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and through Oregon Tech online.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Operations Management graduates should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of fundamental concepts of operations management.
- Apply knowledge of approaches to operational performance improvement.
Career Opportunities
The BS in Operations Management prepares students for leadership positions within a wide variety of product and service industries. Initial job titles include: production planner, inventory control analyst, industrial engineer, production supervisor, and quality control manager. Typical departments in which graduates find themselves working are manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production control, finance, and quality assurance.
Upon graduation, students should be prepared to address critical issues related to productivity management in a global competitive economy and apply leadership roles in the design and implementation of quality control and management programs. They will have mastered a wide array of microcomputer technology and software applications, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
Student Preparation and Admissions
Students must meet Oregon Tech general admissions requirements. Transfer students must arrange for official transcripts from each college and university attended to be sent to Oregon Tech.
Note: The Portland-Metro campus is a laptop-required campus. Laptop specifications, financial aid, and helpful instructions may be found at http://www.oit.edu/portland-metro/college-costs/bring-your-own-device.
Technology and Management
Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management
Objectives
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Technology and Management provides a path to a bachelor’s degree for those students who have completed a technical Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and are seeking career advancement into management or in their technical career fields. The BAS builds on a core of 60 credits of career and technical education (CTE) courses taken as part of the AAS or AS degree, adding 65 credits of business, management, and information technology courses and 55 credits of broad-based general education courses to enable the BAS graduate to advance in the workplace or continue on to graduate school. The management core includes a three-term capstone senior project to enable the student to demonstrate successful integration of technical and managerial coursework.
The BAS in Technology and Management is offered in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and through Oregon Tech online.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating, Technology and Management graduates should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of approaches to operational performance improvement.
Graduation Requirements
The BAS in Technology and Management requires 180 credits including 60 upper-division credits and up to 60 lower-division career and technical education (CTE) credits transferred from an AAS or AS degree. In addition, the BAS includes 55 general education credits including 18 credits in communication, 12 credits of social science, 9 credits in humanities, and 16 credits of math and science including 4 credits of mathematics with a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or higher and 4 credits of laboratory science.
