The Advanced Manufacturing degree is specifically designed to prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed in management, leadership and technology for today’s growing high-tech manufacturing field. This degree was developed with input from manufacturing leaders, graduates of our program and education professionals to ensure you are learning relevant skills necessary to excel in the field.
Located in Rapid City and Yankton, this is the only Associate of Science program for Advanced Manufacturing in South Dakota. This program is different from the Associate of Applied Science programs that are offered by technical institutes. The advantage of the BHSU program are: highly qualified faculty, both in industry and academically, full transferability of credits to four year university programs state wide, and course schedule is arranged to fit the needs of working people.
The course work combines computer-based advanced manufacturing, leadership, and management skills to give you the “technical edge” that employers are looking for.
General Education Requirements -
Required Core
Take 3 courses from the Following:
Note
Take Additional electives to total 64 semester hours.
BHSU allows students to complete a degree in less time with the Industrial Technology Associate’s Degree program. The program is fully accredited and lasts only two years for completion. Down the road, if you wish to further your education with a Bachelor’s degree, your Industrial credits will apply and are fully transferable.
General Education Requirements - 12 semester hours
Required Core - 39 semester hours
View the printable factsheetsfor Associate Degrees:Industrial Technology
Advanced Manufacturing