Lead in a High Tech World
Prepare to take the lead in a technology-driven workplace. Washburn offers a bachelor's degree in Technology Administration that is 100% online. You may complete this program on your schedule and from anywhere in the country! Develop the knowledge and skills to become a supervisor, manager, team leader or other professional who understands technology and its impact on society and the modern workplace. Use tools, techniques and systems to enhance effectiveness in a global, competitive environment. The Technology Administration bachelor’s degree program is intended for students who have a certificate or an Associate degree in a technical area.
Why Choose Washburn University?
Our program focuses on the application of technology in administration, economics, leadership, safety, management, production and service. It offers a practical mix of technology information and management skills. Once you've chosen an approved minor, you will build knowledge and gain insight in your chosen field.
The key components to the Technology Administration (TA) program are flexibility and convenience. All core courses can be completed online or you can create a program which allows for a combination of classroom and online courses.
- Washburn's TA program is offered 100% online.
- You may work full-time or part-time while completing the TA program.
- You may live anywhere in the nation.
- Complete the degree on your schedule.
- Our faculty hold graduate degrees, offering students both academic and real-world expertise.
Explore the Program
Choosing TA as your major requires 27-credit hours, while choosing it as a minor requires fifteen-credit hours. All students, majoring in the TA program, may choose one of four minors including Communication Studies, Health Services Administration, Public Administration or Business. Additional minors are available after consultation with the program coordinator.
Requirements for Major: 27 credit hours in the department including:
- TA 300 Evolution & Development of Technology
- TA 310 Technology & Society
- TA 320 System Design, Assessment & Evaluation
- TA 330 Safety Analysis and Quality Assurance
- TA 400 Technology Administration
- TA 420 Technology Project
Nine credit hours, selected from the following:
- TA 340 Technology Policy
- TA 360 Independent Study
- TA 370 Technology Internship
- TA 380 Technology & the Future
- TA 381 Technology and Ecology
- TA 410 Technology Planning
If you major in TA, you must choose one of four minors including Communication Studies, Health Services Administration, Public Administration and Business.
The Technology Administration minor will provide the non-Technology Administration major students with an understanding of the essentials of technology development, practices and management. Students in business, communication studies, mass media, public administration and other areas may find the Technology Administration minor helps them to understand the technological challenges they will face in their careers.
Students must successfully complete a total of 15 credit hours as specified below.
Required Courses (9 credit hours):
- TA 300 Evolution & Development of Technology
- TA 310 Technology & Society
- TA 400 Technology Administration
- TA 320 System Design, Assessment & Evaluation
- TA 330 Safety Analysis and Quality Assurance
- TA 340 Technology Policy
- TA 380 Technology & the Future
- TA 381 Technology and Ecology
- TA 410 Technology Planning
Communication Studies Minor
With a communication minor you could work in human resources management, advertising, marketing, public relations/political campaign management, events management, speech writing, media production or journalism.
The Communication Studies Minor (15 hours) consists of the following:
| CN 101 Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| CN 150 Public Speaking | 3 |
| Upper division CN courses, chosen in conjunction with a Communications Studies advisor | 9 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
To declare a minor, contact the Communication Studies Department.
Health Services Administration Minor
As a Health Services minor, you could work in many different fields, including Clinic or Medical group practice, the Hospital/Health system, Home health/Hospice services, Residential/Long-term care facilities and Insurance/Managed care practices or you could work for a Medical supply company, Government Services or a University or Research Institution.
Health Services Administration Minor must take the following: (15 hours)
- AL 366 Legal and Regulatory Issues for Health Care Professional
- AL 367 Health Care Quality Improvement
- AL 375 Health Care Policy
- AL 399 Health Information Systems
- AL 405 Financial Issues in Health Care
Public Administration Minor
As a Public Administration minor, you could work in local government jobs, education administration, hospital administration and nonprofit organization jobs.
The general minor in Public Administration consists of 15 credits distributed as follows: 9 lower division credits (PO 106, 107, and 245) and 6 upper division credits chosen from the following list (PO 305, 306, 307, 346, 374, 390, 393, 395).
A student cannot major in either political science or public administration and receive a minor in the other area.
Business Minor
The business minor is designed to provide the non-business student with an understanding of the essentials of business methods and practices. Students in communication, mass media, computer information systems and other areas find that the business minor helps them to understand the business content that they will face as they begin their careers.
Students must successfully complete a total of 21-credit hours as specified below.
Required Courses:
- AC224 Financial Accounting
- EC200 Principles of Microeconomics
- EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
- One of the following:
- BU342 Organization and Management
- BU345 Human Resources
- BU346 Organizational Behavior
- Six additional upper division hours from accounting, business, or economics
- Three additional hours from accounting, business, or economics at the upper division or at the 200 level lower division
(EC200 and EC201 count as part of the university's general education program.)
Meet Graduate Megan Cruz Mendiola
Megan Cruz Mendiola is from the beautiful island of Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory just north of Guam. As a child, Megan had dreams of going to college. Not only was she excited for the college journey, she also became the first college student in her family.
Megan attended a Kansas community college, where she graduated with honors and earned an associate degree in psychology. She then transitioned to Washburn University where she became a full-time distance learning student. In 2018, she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Technology Administration with a minor in Communication Studies. She was a regular on both the Dean's List and President's List.
Today, Megan works in her hometown for the Mayor's Office, assigned to the Tinian Health Center where she assists with administration and medical billing.
"College is a lifelong investment and I am forever grateful to have chosen this path as it greatly benefits my life personally and professionally. I knew I would return to my island one day and give back to my community. I could not have been any happier to apply the knowledge and skills I learned throughout college and share it with my peers. Proud Ichabod Alumna!"
- Megan Cruz Mendiola, BAS '18
By the Numbers
Upper Tier Salary
$159,550
(top 75%)Projected Job Growth
9.3%
(US BLS)Program Delivery
100% Online
Program Cost
Students in the TA program pay the traditional undergraduate tuition rate for online courses. Competitive scholarships are available from the School of Applied Studies (SAS) as well as Washburn University.
Apply Now
GET IN TOUCH WITH Allied Health
Allied Health
Benton Hall, Room 107
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.2170
allied-health@washburn.edu
