Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Renewable Energy

If you’re looking for an industry that’s growing, the renewable energy industry is one that continues to expand and diversify. At this rate, many analysts predict that the global clean energy economy will top $1 trillion by 2020. Along with a complete Renewable Energy Lab, students have access to a […]

If you’re looking for an industry that’s growing, the renewable energy industry is one that continues to expand and diversify. At this rate, many analysts predict that the global clean energy economy will top $1 trillion by 2020. Along with a complete Renewable Energy Lab, students have access to a variety of renewable energy installations that provide power to the Randolph Center campus like the Anaerobic Biodigester, 10kW wind turbine and 500kW solar array. Technologies covered include solar PV, renewable heating, wind, and biomass.

Our graduates pursue careers as systems designers, systems technicians, field operations technologists, technical managers, and sales technicians employed by renewable energy manufacturers; energy project developers; manufacturing and technology companies; and energy consulting and management firms.

CCV students: Our articulation agreement with CCV guarantees admission for CCV graduates who complete the AS in STEM Studies with a 2.0 or higher GPA, provided the student has completed a minimum of 60 pre-approved transfer credits. Please contact our Admissions office for specific degree requirements.

Entrepreneurship (BS)

Do you want to be your own boss? We want to help you convert your ideas or technical skills into a business enterprise of your own. More people than ever want to work for themselves. Our Entrepreneurship program will make sure you’re prepared to be your own boss, and manage […]

Do you want to be your own boss? We want to help you convert your ideas or technical skills into a business enterprise of your own. More people than ever want to work for themselves. Our Entrepreneurship program will make sure you’re prepared to be your own boss, and manage others as well. The curriculum is designed to help you prepare for the financial, legal, and social opportunities that come with starting and growing your own business.

Our Bachelor’s program gives you more experience and hands-on learning, building on the associate degree.

Vermont Tech’s Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to help the emerging entrepreneur harness unique opportunities, ignite change, and build a successful business. You will learn about transforming ideas into enterprises that add value to the customers and the owner. You will be trained in the skills needed to innovate, create, and develop business plans, raise capital, and manage a small business and its employees.

Entrepreneurship (+2 BS)

Entrepreneurship is a valuable skill set for everyone, not just business majors. The world of business is changing, owning a service shop or a business today is a totally different ball game than it was 25 years ago. For Vermont Tech students, the combination of an applied technical skill like […]

Entrepreneurship is a valuable skill set for everyone, not just business majors. The world of business is changing, owning a service shop or a business today is a totally different ball game than it was 25 years ago. For Vermont Tech students, the combination of an applied technical skill like Engineering or Auto Tech and an entrepreneurial knowledge-base will be a big asset in today’s economy. Students who complete the bachelor’s degree will acquire the skills to manage, optimize, and lead their growing businesses.

This degree completion program can be added onto any two-year degree from Vermont Tech and awards a bachelor of science upon completion.

Business Technology & Management (+2 BS)

The +2 Business Technology & Management program is a degree-completion program. Students must have at least 50 transferrable credits from an accredited institution. All coursework from an accredited institution not used to meet core requirements may be used toward the 120-credit minimum provided it does not duplicate other coursework.
Student outcomes […]

The +2 Business Technology & Management program is a degree-completion program. Students must have at least 50 transferrable credits from an accredited institution. All coursework from an accredited institution not used to meet core requirements may be used toward the 120-credit minimum provided it does not duplicate other coursework.

Student outcomes correlate with the four-year bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Degree Requirements

Bachelor degree students are subject to Vermont Tech’s minimum degree requirements. The minimum degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Technology & Management are:

  • 6 credits of English including Technical Communication
  • 3 credits of information technology including CIS 1041  Computer Applications
  • 6 credits of mathematics including MAT 2121  Statistics
  • 7 credits of natural or physical science
  • 12 credits of arts/humanities and/or social science including 3 credits at the 3000+ level
  • 6 credits of other general education courses
  • 40 credits of general education requirements
  • 45 credits of electives
  • 29 credits from the core curriculum including:
    • ACC 2121  Financial Accounting or ACC 1020 Survey of Accounting
    • BUS 2020  Principles of Management
    • BUS 2230  Principles of Marketing
    • BUS 2440  Introduction to Business Law
    • BUS 3230  Financial Management or ACC 2122 Managerial Accounting
    • BUS 3250  Organizational Behavior & Management
    • BUS 3811  Business Problem Practicum
    • BUS 4080  Business Strategy & Policy Development
    • ECO 2060  Survey of Economics, Micro or Macro will substitute
  • 6 credits from the following:
    • BUS 3150  Production & Operations Management
    • BUS 3410  Business Ethics
    • BUS 4310  Writing for Workplace Success
    • BUS 4530  Technical Project Management