TRM On-Campus Curriculum

 

The Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Resource Management requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, with a minimum of 60 semester hours at SIUC or another approved four-year institution and completion of the 30-hour residency requirement for a degree from SIUC.

TRM Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Resource Management adds to a student’s previous technical training through a combination of University Core Curriculum requirements, TRM courses, and approved advanced electives.

Students in the TRM program take TRM core courses selected from the following:

TRM 316 Applications of Technical Information (technical/business writing)
TRM 364 Work Center Management
TRM 383 Data Interpretation
TRM 421 Professional Development

Students also select from the following major electives:

TRM 332 Labor-Management Relations
TRM 361 Fiscal Aspects of Technical Management
TRM 362 Legal Aspects of Technical Management
TRM 426 Technology and International Trade
TRM 440 Technology and Management of Sustainable Enterprises
TRM 464 Managing for Quality
TRM 470 Project Management

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TRM courses are taught by qualified faculty, and classes range in size from 20 to 35 students.

Students work with an advisor to choose approved advanced electives that fit their career objectives. For example, a student with an AAS in construction who is interested in real estate development could take courses in real estate principles, appraisal, and law. A student with an AAS in auto body repair could study insurance and finance to prepare for a career as an accident estimator and adjuster. With courses in over 100 disciplines, a student can design a program that best fits his or her career goals.

Curriculum, B.S. in Technical Resource Management			sem hrs
	University Core Curriculum			41
	Requirements for major in Technical Resource Management			36
		*TRM Core Requirements (or approved equivalents) 316, 364, 383, and 421	12
		*Nine hours selected from TRM 332, 361, 362, 426, 440, 464, 470 or approved equivalents	9
		*Fifteen hours of approved advanced electives	15
	Approved Technical or Career Electives			43
		An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited community college meets this requirement. A maximum of 12 credit hours of internship, work experience or independent study may be part of these 43 hours.
		TOTAL Semester Hours		________ 120
		The first and second years are usually satisfied by an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and students may enter TRM as juniors. Some students will transfer more University Core Curriculum (UCC) course equivalents than other students. Those needing fewer UCC courses or who only needs hours at a four-year school can substitute elective courses, work experience or internship.

 

University Core Curriculum (UCC)

All students are required to satisfy UCC requirements. The UCC consists of 41 semester hours of courses in disciplines designed to prepare students to be engaged citizens. Eligible students may choose the Capstone Option, which reduces UCC to 30 semester hours.

UCC courses and descriptions are available in the University catalog or online at:

http://www.siu.edu/%7Ecorecurr/crselist.html

For students who transfer to SIUC, UCC requirements are satisfied with an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) that has been granted by an Illinois community college (out-of-state transfers may not be guaranteed).