Bachelor in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Greenville Technical College is offering the state's first Applied Baccalaureate program at a two-year institution. The program prepares graduates to assume technical and managerial leadership positions in the growing global manufacturing sector, which drives South Carolina’s economic strength. Technicians with plans to advance into higher-level technical and management positions can build on their associate degree, adding two more years of education at Greenville Tech.
The applied bachelor's in advanced manufacturing technology at Greenville Technical College does not duplicate anything offered by a four-year institution and is very different from a traditional bachelor’s degree. The degree is technical in focus with a project-based curriculum. Learning is active, engaging, and hands-on.
[These requirements apply for incoming students FA24. Check the 2024-2025 catalog upon publication for the most up-to-date information. Current students should refer to the 2022-2023 catalog.]
In addition to the general institutional admission requirements:
- Associate Degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university in one of the following programs
- Mechatronics Technology
- Machine Tool Technology
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Engineering Design Technology
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Automotive Technology
- Technology-based General Education Associate Degree upon Dean's approval
- Overall GPA of 2.5 and a grade of C or higher in concentration courses within the completed associate degree.
- Completion of ENG 101 English Composition I or ENG 165 Professional Communications with a C or better.
- Students may apply for prior learning credit for individual courses. Guidelines on the process are provided in the Greenville Technical College catalog.
- Transfer credit or PLA credit will not be awarded for the capstone courses within the bachelor's degree (MFG 481 and MFG 482).
Program details from our current catalog »
Sample Degree Plan / Course Layout »
General Education Requirements: 31 credit hours
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| ENG 102 | 3 credits |
| SPC 205 | 3 credits |
| MAT 110 | 3 credits |
| MAT 120 | 3 credits |
| Natural Science w/lab CHM 105, PHS 101, or PHY 201 (recommended) |
4 credits |
| Humanities * | 3 credits |
| Social Science * | 3 credits |
| General Education electives * | 6 credits |
| Total | 31 Credits |
* The following is required for students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Science, Advanced Manufacturing Technology program, starting with the Fall 2022 cohort.
- Either PSC 201 or HIS 201 is required for program completion.
- PSC 201 may be taken as the social science requirement or a general education elective.
- HIS 201 may be taken as the humanities requirement or a general education elective.
Technical Block Credits Requirements: up to 42 credit hours from one of six AAS programs of study
Mechatronics • Machine Tool Technology • CNC Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology • Electronic Engineering Technology • Engineering Design Technology
Core Requirements: 49 credit hours
| Core curriculum | Core electives | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFG 300 | 3 credits | MFG 401 | 4 credits* | |
| MFG 310 | 3 credits | MFG 402 | 4 credits* | |
| MFG 321 | 2 credits | MFG 403 | 4 credits* | |
| MFG 322 | 2 credits | MFG 404 | 4 credits* | |
| MFG 323 | 2 credits | MFG 311 | 3 credits+ | |
| MFG 330 | 3 credits | MFG 312 | 3 credits+ | |
| MFG 340 | 3 credits | MFG 313 | 3 credits+ | |
| MFG 350 | 3 credits | MFG 314 | 3 credits+ | |
| MFG 360 | 3 credits | |||
| MFG 370 | 3 credits | |||
| MFG 481 | 2 credits | |||
| MFG 482 | 2 credits | |||
| MFG 491 | 2 credits | |||
| MFG 492 | 2 credits | |||
| Total | 35 credits | Total | 14 credits required |
* Students are required to take two manufacturing technology electives (i.e. MFG 401, 402, 403, or 404)
+ Students are required to take two operations management electives (i.e. MFG 311, 312, 313, or 314)
Other Credits Required: 3 credit hours
EGR 130 Engineering Technology Applications & Programming - 3 credits
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
- Apply for admission to Greenville Technical College. When applying, select Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing as your program of study.
Please note: Acceptance to the college does not guarantee immediate acceptance into the Bachelor of Applied Science, Advanced Manufacturing Technology. - Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Submit official college transcripts documenting admission requirements.
- Submit program application form.
- Attend a planning and advising session to discuss your academic goals and register for classes.
Our manufacturing engineers must be capable to work hands-on in the operations with highly skilled technicians. This ability is difficult to find today and normally comes only after engineers have completed many years of experience. Greenville Tech’s applied baccalaureate has the potential to greatly accelerate this.
The affordability and flexibility offered by the new degree program will be an advantage in developing existing employees with two-year degrees as well as offer a new source of technical talent who want to live and work in the area and are familiar with our brand.
While the associate degree provides students the skills needed to get hired, a bachelor’s degree can support future promotions to management or advanced technical positions.