BS in Manufacturing Business
Prepares students to lead and innovate in manufacturing industries by combining business management with production systems, supply chain operations, and smart manufacturing technologies.
- Self-paced, online
- Live sessions (recorded)
- 120 credits
- 3 years
Program Description
The BS in Manufacturing Business prepares students to lead and innovate within manufacturing industries by combining business management with production systems, supply chain operations, and smart manufacturing technologies. Students learn how to design efficient processes, manage quality, and implement modern manufacturing solutions that support economic growth and industrial competitiveness. This program is designed for future entrepreneurs, plant managers, business leaders, and innovators who want to combine business entrepreneurship with the technical knowledge needed to lead modern manufacturing enterprises. It’s ideal for students passionate about creating or working in sustainable, profitable manufacturing ventures. The BS in Manufacturing Business blends core business principles with essential manufacturing technology skills. Students learn how to design, lead, and innovate manufacturing businesses that leverage smart technologies and sustainable practices. Applicants must have completed secondary education and have a command of the English Language. This program is ideal for applicants with a strong background in science, technology, and mathematics.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply business and management principles to manufacturing operations.
- Analyze and improve production processes using lean, quality, and efficiency tools.
- Evaluate and implement smart manufacturing technologies and automation systems.
- Manage supply chains, logistics, and procurement strategies.
- Use data to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Promote sustainable, ethical, and community-centered industrial practices.
Program at a Glance
Credits
120
Length
3 years
Format
Online, self-paced
Fee
$65 / 3-credit course
Questions?
Contact the Registrar at [email protected] or visit us at 2737 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 68504.
Program Courses
BS in Manufacturing Business requires a minimum of 120 credits, including 30 credits of general education. The curriculum is structured into four developmental phases: Discovery, Journey, Empowerment, and Mastery.
Together, these phases prepare graduates for leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact in their professions and communities.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have completed secondary education.
- Applicants must have a command of the English language.
- Ideal for applicants with a strong background in science, technology, and mathematics.
Courses in This Program
- BICE 102 — Principles of Management (Required)
- BICE 103 — Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation (Required)
- BICE 104 — English Language (Required)
- BICE 105 — Global Issues (Required)
- BICE 106 — Entrepreneurial Marketing (Required)
- BICE 107 — Basic Mathematics (Required)
- BICE 201 — Financial Literacy (Required)
- BICE 202 — Global Entrepreneurial Environment (Required)
- BICE 203 — Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Required)
- BICE 204 — Theories of Entrepreneurship (Required)
- BICE 205 — Basic Statistics (Required)
- BICE 206 — Biographical Studies of Entrepreneurial Thinkers and Giants (Required)
- BICE 207 — Principles of Economics (Required)
- BICE 208 — Principles of Project Management (Required)
- BICE 301 — Business in a Changing World (Required)
- BICE 302 — Sustainable Leadership (Required)
- BICE 303 — Supply Chain Management (Required)
- BICE 304 — Global Sustainable Human Resource Management (Required)
- BICE 305 — Law and Ubuntu (Required)
- BICE 306 — Leading with Accounting and Finance (Required)
- BICE 308 — Accounting for Entrepreneurs (Required)
- BICE 309 — Bookkeeping for Professionals (Required)
- BICE 400 — Project-Based Experiential Course (Required)
- BICE 402 — International Business (Required)
- BICE 404 — Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development (Required)
- CENG 101 — Introduction to Computers (Required)
- CENG 302 — Data Ethics and Governance (Required)
- CENG 404 — Artificial Intelligence (Required)
- CENG 408 — Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory (Required)
- CENG 409 — Industrial IoT and Connectivity (Required)
- CENG 410 — Digital Twin Technology and Computational Modeling (Required)
- CENG 411 — Foundations of Smart Manufacturing (Required)
- CENG 412 — Manufacturing Technology and Process (Required)
- HUMA 204 — Critical Thinking (Required)
- HUMA 210 — Happiness (Required)
- HUMA 300 — Ubuntu Mind (Required)