ABM Accelerated Bachelors to Masters: Computer Graphics Technology (Technical Design) BS; Technology Managment MS

Student Eligibility Requirements

1. Students entering into the ABM pathway should have between 75-90 credits completed towards their undergraduate degree, including credit hours earned from advanced placement (AP).
   
2. A transfer student must have completed a minimum of two semesters (24 credit hours) as a full-time A&T student in addition to the 75 to 90 earned hours as stated above.
3. Students must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a major GPA of 3.00.

Application to the ABM Pathway

A prospective student who meets the eligibility requirements for the ABM pathway must set up a meeting with his/her undergraduate advisor and the graduate program coordinator to develop a Plan of Study for her/his bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Before acceptance into an ABM pathway can be finalized, a student must submit:

1. The standard application for admission to the Graduate College;
   
2. A Plan of Study for the graduate degree that also indicates the graduation date for the master’s degree. The Plan of Study must indicate the following: (i) a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours that will also count towards the undergraduate degree, (ii) a maximum of six (6) additional graduate credit hours that may be taken as an undergraduate student that will not be counted towards the bachelor’s degree, (iii) courses that will be taken after matriculating into the graduate program, and (iv) the graduation date for the master’s degree that meets the time limit for the ABM pathway (i.e. obtaining a thesis or non-thesis master’s degree in the same field within 18 months of completing the bachelor’s degree).
   
3. Any changes to the ABM Plan of Study must be submitted in writing and approved by the chairperson and graduate program coordinator and by the dean of the Graduate College.
   

Requirements for Participation and Graduation

1. Students must complete the bachelor’s degree prior to entering the master’s program. Students in the ABM may not elect to by-pass the bachelor’s degree.
   
2. Students must receive a grade of B (3.00/4.00) or better in each of the double-counted graduate level (600 level) courses.
   
3. Students must complete the master’s degree within 18 months from the completion of the bachelor’s degree for a non-thesis master’s degree. requirements with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, follow the plan of study, and meet other departmental requirements to continue to be eligible to participate in the pathway.

Continuing Eligibility

1. It is the responsibility of the student to recognize his/her eligibility status.
2. If a student completes the bachelor’s degree requirements with an accumulated GPA of less than 3.25/4.0, he/she automatically loses the privilege of continuing in the ABM.
3. Failure to complete the degree with course/project option in 12 months or thesis option in 18 months voids the application of the double counted class hours to the Master’s degree.
   

Withdrawal from the ABM Program

A student may, at any time, withdraw from the ABM pathway by informing her/his undergraduate advisor and graduate program coordinator in writing. A copy of this request to withdraw must be sent to the Graduate College for approval. A student who either withdraws or loses eligibility to continue in the pathway will not be able to use any graduate courses towards the bachelor’s degree. However, a maximum of six credit hours of graduate courses may be used towards another master’s degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator, department chair, and the dean of the Graduate College.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Credit Hours: 120

*Select from the official list at: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/general-education-resources/gec-list.php

^** 9 credit hours worth of coursework that satisfy requirements for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information about these courses.

^#This course does not count towards the undergraduate degree.  It will only satisfy requirements for the graduate degree.

First Semester

• AET 701- Technology Management Principles 3 credit(s)
  
• AET 702- Technology Management Strategies 3 credit(s)
  
• AET Graduate Elective 3 credit(s)
  

Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information about these courses.

Second Semester

• AET 703- Technology Management Analytics 3 credit(s)
  
• AET 704- Technology Management Research 3 credit(s)
  
• AET Graduate Elective 3 credit(s)
  

Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information about these courses.