The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology is a stackable associate-to-bachelor’s degree program developed to enhance career advancement and bachelor’s degree attainment. The BAT focuses on professional practice, scholarly inquiry, organizational leadership, management principles, engineering principles, and the technical skills to identify and resolve production problems in the manufacturing of products.

The BAT Program is an affordable pathway to earn an advanced credential and enhance your career in Austin’s thriving manufacturing sector. The BAT in Manufacturing Engineering Technology bridges the demand for skilled professionals in the industry.

The Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program is for students who have completed applicable Associate of Applied Science degrees. Concentration areas include:

BAT Degree & Courses

The BAT in Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree consists of 45 credits of technical courses, 42-44 credits of academic core curriculum, and 31 credits of upper-level coursework. Up to half of these credits should come from the Associate of Applied Science degree.

BAT courses are only offered one time per year as part of a structured curriculum. All courses in any semester must be completed with a grade of C or better before proceeding to the next semester. Students must successfully complete one semester before going to the next.

Enrollment in BAT (APMT and SCLM) courses is restricted to students accepted in the BAT program.

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• Have an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in one of the following concentration areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Architecture & Engineering Computer-Aided Design, Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology, Building Construction Technology, Computer Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Heating Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Welding Technology, and Engineering (pending)
• Successful completion of college algebra or higher-level math course
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale for ALL academic coursework
• Letter of Recommendation-One letter of recommendation from current/former faculty or employer.
• Letter of Intent
• Resume

Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the BAT program, and enrollment is limited. First priority will be given to graduates of Austin Community College’s Associate of Applied Sciences and Associate of Science Engineering programs. Second priority will be given to those living or working in the ACC taxing district and service area. Ranking is based on overall GPA, relative experiences, and associate-level program of study.

The BAT Program is now enrolling for Fall 2022. Incomplete applications are not accepted, and all prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the summer semester.

Information Sessions: 

Attendance at one of the scheduled Information Sessions is required for admission to the BAT degree program.

Click on the date you want to attend to register for the session:

• • Monday, June 27, 2022 6-8 p.m. (VIRTUAL)
  • Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Noon – 2 p.m. (VIRTUAL)
  • Wednesday, July 6, 2022 6-8 p.m. (VIRTUAL)

BAT Program Application Process

Applicants must be enrolled in Austin Community College prior to applying for the BAT program. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the BAT program, and enrollment is limited. Priority will be given to graduates of Austin Community College’s Associate of Applied Sciences and Associate of Science Engineering programs. Second priority will be given to those living or working in the ACC taxing district and service area. Ranking is based on overall GPA, relative experiences, and associate-level program of study.

You must verify that each step is completed before your program application is accepted.

1.  New students: Complete the application process for credit students.
   Current and former students: Log into MyACC with your ACCeID to check and remove any holds.
2. Attend a BAT information session.
3. Create a single-PDF application packet with the following documents:

• • The completed and signed three-page BAT Program Application.
  • A Letter of Recommendation from current/former faculty or employer.
  • A letter of intent explaining why you should be admitted into this program (i.e. industry related experiences, goals, applicable volunteer work). Your letter should be 500-800 words, double-spaced, and use APA style.
  • An ACC unofficial transcript if you are an ACC graduate; OR a student copy of official transcripts and course descriptions if you are a graduate of a different college.
  • Your resume.

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKET: Submit your documents in a single PDF in the application portal. You’ll need to gather all your documents and submit them at the same time.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: Request and submit your official transcripts to the ACC Admissions and Enrollment Office as early as possible to have your courses reviewed and applied toward  program completion.

BAT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022

SUBMIT BAT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS HERE

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