Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Transfer Program

A man in a purple shirt sits at a table in a classroom typing on a keyboard while surrounded by computer cables and servers.The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Transfer Program is a degree-completion curriculum designed for students who have earned a qualified Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in an industrial or technical discipline.

 Coursework completed as part of the eligible AAS degree serves as the foundation and fulfills up to half of the major requirements for the BSIT program. This program offers a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to align with their AAS and their individual career trajectory.

 Students may complete the BSIT degree through traditional, on-campus instruction at East Carolina University (ECU) or choose from five concentrations available fully online. The online concentrations include Information & Cybersecurity Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Distribution and Logistics, Bioprocess Manufacturing, and Industrial Management.

The BSIT degree enhances career advancement opportunities, increases earning potential, and prepares graduates to assume leadership roles within the industrial and technical sectors.

Concentrations

Architecture Design Technology: Face-to Face at ECU
Bioprocess Manufacturing : Online or Face-to Face at ECU
Distribution and Logistics: Online or Face-to Face at ECU
Industrial Management: Online or Face-to Face at ECU
Industrial Engineering Technology: Online or Face-to Face at ECU
Information & Cybersecurity Technology: Online or Face-to Face at ECU
Mechanical Design Technology: Face-to Face at ECU or Face-to Face at Wake Tech Southern Campus
*Additional requirements for these concentrations may apply. Contact an advisor to find out more.

BSIT News & Accolades

    Admission Requirements for Approved AAS Degrees for Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT)

    • Completed Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in approved technical area by the first day of enrollment at ECU. The most commonly approved degrees can be viewed by clicking the links above “Approved AAS Degrees for BSIT” and “Community College of the Air Force Graduates.”
    • Other technical and/or industrial-related AAS degrees can be reviewed for approval on a case-by-case basis by contacting the appropriate BSIT academic advisor below.
    • Cumulative 2.0 GPA from all post-secondary institutions attended.
    • It is recommended that students apply for graduation at their community college prior to sending transcripts to East Carolina University
    • If you are applying to East Carolina University before you graduate from the community college, you need to fill out the AAS Verification Form signed and emailed to ECU Admissions at  transfer@ecu.edu  Please contact us for more details prior to applying.
      The BSIT program has professionally trained academic advisors who assist AAS students with their transition to ECU. These advisors encourage students who are interested in transferring to the BSIT program to make contact as early as their first semester at community college. These individuals help make the transition from community college to ECU a smooth one.

      Connect with a Pathway Coordinator today:Our professionally trained Pathway Coordinators are here to guide you through every step of the transfer process to East Carolina University. From your first inquiry to your first day on campus, we are committed to making your transition as smooth and seamless as possible.

      We encourage you to connect with a Pathway Coordinator early in your academic journey. The sooner you reach out, the more time we have to support your transfer from community college and help you stay on track toward graduation.

      Our Pathway Coordinators can assist you with:

      • Answering questions about the transfer process
      • Providing transfer credit evaluations
      • Exploring concentration options
      • Planning your academic pathway

      Take the next step today by emailing cetengage@ecu.edu to connect with a Pathway Coordinator.

      Resources for DE/Online Students

      Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering logoThe Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology is accredited by:
      ATMAE: The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

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