{"id":899,"date":"2022-04-13T15:58:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T15:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/?page_id=899"},"modified":"2026-02-16T18:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:46:20","slug":"bat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/BATMET\/info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2337 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Fall-Info-session-2-1024x731.png\" alt=\"&quot;Virtual info session advertisement for the BATMET degree, detailing that attendees will learn about the associate degrees that form half of the program and how it prepares them for leadership roles in Austin's manufacturing sector. Info sessions are held Tuesdays at Noon and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. A woman is pictured working on a red laptop, and a 'SIGN UP NOW' button is shown.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Fall-Info-session-2-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Fall-Info-session-2-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Fall-Info-session-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Fall-Info-session-2-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Fall-Info-session-2-2048x1463.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-899","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sidekick":"","layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<nav id=\"key\"><a class=\"program key\" href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/#program\">Program Overview<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"admission key\" href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/#admission\">Admissions Criteria<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"start key\" href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/#start\">Application<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"career key\" href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/#career\">Career Info<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"faq key\" href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/#faq\">FAQs<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"contact key\" href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/bat\/#contact\">Contact<\/a><\/nav>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h2 id=\"program\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#6787b7","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1219 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/Photo-for-Web1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop in the lab\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/Photo-for-Web1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/Photo-for-Web1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/Photo-for-Web1.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"program\">The <strong>Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology<\/strong> is a stackable associate-to-bachelor\u2019s degree program developed to enhance career advancement and bachelor\u2019s degree attainment.\u00a0The 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.<\/p>\n<p>The BAT Program is an affordable pathway to earn an advanced credential and enhance your career in Austin&#8217;s thriving manufacturing sector. The BAT in Manufacturing Engineering Technology bridges the demand for skilled professionals in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Bachelor of Applied Technology degree <strong>program is for students who have completed applicable Associate of Applied Science degrees<\/strong> in or related to these concentration areas:<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Manufacturing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/architectural-and-engineering-computer-aided-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architecture &amp; Engineering Computer-Aided Design<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/automotive-technology-and-outdoor-powered-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Automotive Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/automotive-collision-repair-and-refinishing-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Automotive Collision Repair &amp; Refinishing Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/building-construction-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building Construction Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/computer-science-and-information-technology\/computer-information-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Computer Information Technology: \u00a0LAN Systems Network Administration<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/computer-science-and-information-technology\/computer-information-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Computer Information Technology: \u00a0Programming Software Testing Specialization<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/engineering-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Engineering Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/geographic-information-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Geographic Information Systems<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Heating Air Conditioning, &amp; Refrigeration Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/business\/logistics-and-global-supply-chain-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Logistics &amp; Supply Chain Management<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/design-manufacturing-construction-and-applied-technologies\/welding-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Welding Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<p>The Bachelor of Applied Technology degree <strong>program also includes students who have completed an Associate of Science in Engineering degree.<\/strong> By design, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/science-engineering-and-math\/engineering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS in Engineering<\/a> is a transfer degree program that has above and beyond the academic core coursework needed but requires more technical coursework to satisfy the BAT curriculum. Therefore, this pathway compliments the BAT curriculum with a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Technology.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h3><strong>BAT Degree &amp; Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The BAT in Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree consists of <strong>45<\/strong> <strong>credits of technical<\/strong> courses, <strong>42-44 credits of academic core<\/strong> curriculum, and <strong>31<\/strong> <strong>credits of upper-level coursework<\/strong>. Up to half of these credits should come from the Associate of Applied Science degree.<\/p>\n<p>The BAT Associate of Science in Engineering Pathway consists of <strong>59-60 semester credit hours (SCH) of prerequisite core courses, 30 SCH of technical course work beyond the associate degree; and 31 SCH of upper-level BAT coursework.<\/strong> Students on this pathway will also be awarded a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Technology.<\/p>\n<p>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. <strong><em>Enrollment in BAT (APMT and SCLM) courses is restricted to students accepted in the BAT program.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCAMT&amp;apid=9039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View BAT AAS Degree Plan<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCAMT&amp;apid=9057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View BAT AS_ENGR Degree Plan<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/catalog\/catalog.php?cat=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCAMT&amp;nid=29565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Course Descriptions<\/a><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h2 id=\"admission\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Admission Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#6787b7","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<ul>\n<li>Have an Associate of Applied Science Degree in one of the related concentration areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Architecture &amp; Engineering Computer-Aided Design, Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair &amp; Refinishing Technology, Building Construction Technology, Computer Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Heating Air Conditioning, &amp; Refrigeration Technology, Logistics &amp; Supply Chain Management, Welding Technology, or an Associate of Science in Engineering, or equivalent preparation<\/li>\n<li>Successful completion of college algebra or higher-level math course<\/li>\n<li>Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale for ALL academic coursework<\/li>\n<li>Follow application process and submit application packet as detailed in the\u00a0Application section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the BAT program<\/strong>, and enrollment is limited. Admission is based on a holistic review of associate-level program of study, overall GPA, and relevant experiences as indicated in your application materials.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h2 id=\"location\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Program Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#6787b7","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"","column_1":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1299 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/HLC-PIC.jpg\" alt=\"Highland Campus Garage\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"start\">The BAT Program offices and manufacturing classrooms are located at the Highland Campus (HLC), Building 2000, Suite 2.1540.<\/p>\n","column_2":"<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3443.8623264126536!2d-97.71619978414908!3d30.326433612149515!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8644ca3c25409661%3A0xebe65f3c5c0ad646!2sAustin%20Community%20College%3A%20Highland%20Campus!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1649874768857!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h2 id=\"start\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#6787b7","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<div class=\"callout warning\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Currently accepting applications for enrollment Fall 2026. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Applicants to the Bachelor of Applied Technology program must first be admitted to ACC as Traditional degree students. Admission to ACC does not guarantee\u00a0admission to the BAT program.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Current and former ACC students:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Log into\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web7.austincc.edu\/myacc\/studentDashboard.php?login&amp;requesttype=STUDENT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/web7.austincc.edu\/myacc\/studentDashboard.php?login%26requesttype%3DSTUDENT&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vENC90peN9jKexkUU9mtW\">MyACC<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/acceid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/acceid&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rslGP9DiImM4Gs2fPj2ze\">ACCeID<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to check and remove any holds; make sure ACC has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0vvz8vmfe7V23S5G6g8x0m\">official transcripts<\/a>\u00a0on file for any other institutions\u00a0attended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are new to ACC:<\/strong>\u00a0Create an\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.my.site.com\/ApplicationPortal\/s\/contactcreation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/austincc.my.site.com\/ApplicationPortal\/s\/contactcreation&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2j0CapsRJGK5new5cGSrgn\">application account<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Check your email for your username and password to enter the ACC application portal.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.my.site.com\/ApplicationPortal\/s\/login\/?startURL=%2FApplicationPortal%2Fs%2Fcontactcreation%3Ft%3D1737093338956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/austincc.my.site.com\/ApplicationPortal\/s\/login\/?startURL%3D%252FApplicationPortal%252Fs%252Fcontactcreation%253Ft%253D1737093338956&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1K_zICsoSSO_QN60Iml-lu\">Enter the portal\u00a0<\/a>and select the application for &#8220;Traditional&#8221; student. The application will ask for unofficial transcripts, however, you are required to submit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0vvz8vmfe7V23S5G6g8x0m\">official transcripts<\/a>\u00a0directly to ACC.<\/p>\n<p>For questions about your ACC student status or assistance with your ACC application, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/hours-of-operation\/admissions-and-enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campuses\/hours-of-operation\/admissions-and-enrollment\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PzC0-6hn7RqkKWITv_Ipi\">Admissions and Enrollment.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bachelor of Applied Technology Application Submission\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"BAT Program App Submission.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CLKB3IKjaNY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Required Documents:<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"m_230701595844562793m_-1023998176367553786gmail-\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The completed and signed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Fall-2026-application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One\u00a0<strong>Letter of Recommendation<\/strong>\u00a0from current\/former faculty or employer written on letterhead.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>Letter of Intent<\/strong>\u00a0(500-800 words, typed and double-spaced, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marist.libanswers.com\/faq\/325205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA style<\/a><\/strong>). The letter should convey how the BAT program aligns with your educational and career goals as well as provide examples from your background that demonstrate how you would be successful in and a valuable addition to the program<\/li>\n<li>Copies of\u00a0<strong>Official Transcripts<\/strong>\u00a0from all institutions attended. ACC graduates can find instructions on requesting transcripts\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/order-an-acc-transcript\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/order-an-acc-transcript\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0r2go2qIgYNaD5ftrAyWLp\">here<\/a><\/strong>. International transcripts must be officially translated and evaluated for US equivalency.<\/li>\n<li>Copy of\u00a0<b>Course descriptions<\/b>\u00a0(Only required from graduates of other institutions). ACC graduates\u00a0<u>do not<\/u>\u00a0include these.<\/li>\n<li>Your\u00a0<strong>Resume<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Create a\u00a0<strong>single-PDF file\u00a0<\/strong>containing all required documents.\u00a0Here is a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smallpdf.com\/merge-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/smallpdf.com\/merge-pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737211618202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qKV2la-hsQ-WRWpHTXCsh\">How-to Guide for Merging PDFs<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0if needed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Click <strong>Application Submission<\/strong> to complete the application process and upload your PDF file of all required documents by the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buttonred\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/grFskXiqnhcZgnHX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h2 id=\"career\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Career and Salary Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#6787b7","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<p id=\"career&gt;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1016\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/image1-copy.png\" alt=\"Central Texas map\" width=\"80\" height=\"78\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\nClick each title to learn more about important career information such as employment, and median salary in our region.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"","accordion":[{"title":"<strong>General and Operations Managers<\/strong>","description":"<p>Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Salary: <\/strong>$96,326<br \/>\n<strong>Currently Employed:<\/strong> 24,813<\/p>\n<p><strong>Projections:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>24,813<\/strong> people are employed as General and Operations Managers. This number is expected to <strong>increase by 17.1%<\/strong> over the next ten years.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Transportation, Storage, Distribution, and Logistics Managers<\/strong> ","description":"<p>Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Salary:<\/strong> $90,534<br \/>\n<strong>Currently Employed:<\/strong> 821<\/p>\n<p><strong>Projections:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>821<\/strong> people are employed as Transportation, Storage, Distribution, and Logistics Managers. This number is expected to <strong>increase by 21%<\/strong> over the next ten years.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Industrial Production Managers<\/strong>","description":"<p>Oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. Coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Median Salary:<\/strong> $114,312<br \/>\n<strong>Currently Employed:<\/strong> 934<\/p>\n<p><strong>Projections:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>934<\/strong> people are employed as Industrial Production Managers. 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Can this degree be considered for the BAT degree program requirements?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em><strong>First, you must have your transcript translated in the US and then submitted to ACC for further evaluation.<\/strong> Upon review of the ACC Transcript Evaluation Review Department, your coursework will them be considered for BAT requirements. This does not guarantee that your international degree will be accepted, but it will be reviewed.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>I am not familiar with how to combine my documents into a single PDF for the BAT Application Submission.  Do you have a tutorial that I may use?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>Yes, learn how to merge PDFs into ONE document using\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smallpdf.com\/merge-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/smallpdf.com\/merge-pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1652467811292000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1xD7HiUXyGCTCaN8MRGtqZ\">How-To Guide for Merging PDFs<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>If I graduated from ACC several years ago with my AAS in one of the program areas, do I have to re-apply to ACC to be admitted into the BAT program?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>No, you do not need to reapply. Log into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web7.austincc.edu\/myacc\/studentDashboard.php?login&amp;requesttype=STUDENT\">MyACC<\/a><\/strong> with your ACCeID to check and remove any holds. Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/acceid\">austincc.edu\/acceid<\/a><\/strong> to find your login or reset your password. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/update-student-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Update your records<\/i><\/b><\/a> <i>(i.e. recertify residency, update address, phone number, etc.) in order to be eligible to register for classes.\u00a0<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>I graduated from ACC with an AAS in one of the preferred program areas. But I did not take one or two of the prerequisite academic core courses. Can I still apply for and be admitted to the BAT Program?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>Yes, you can apply for the BAT Program; however, any required prerequisites must be completed before full admission to the program.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>I have an Associate of Science in Engineering. Can I apply for the program?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>Yes, you can apply to this bachelor&#8217;s degree program if you have an Associate of Science in Engineering. The AS in Engineering track is unique for these students and affords the students an opportunity to obtain a Level Two Certificate in Engineering Technology as well. View Degree Plan here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/cms\/site\/www\/awardplans\/awardplan.php?year=2025&amp;type=CC&amp;group=PCAMT&amp;nid=29565&amp;apid=9057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS_ENGR Degree Plan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>I graduated from ACC with an AAS but NOT in one of the preferred program areas. Can I apply for the BAT Program?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>You can apply for the BAT Program; however, first priority will be given to graduates of Austin Community College\u2019s Associate of Applied Science degree programs (as listed above) and careful review of your technical coursework will be needed to evaluate your application.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Can I complete the BAT as a part-time student and what does that look like?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>Yes. As a part-time student, you will be required to take the BAT Upper Division Courses in sequence during the same cohort semesters as the full-time students. The difference will be in the order in which you take the BAT Academic Core Courses. These can be taken with more flexibility around a part-time schedule.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Do you offer financial aid?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>In addition to its low tuition and fees, the college offers financial aid and scholarships to students. View your options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/paying-for-college\">paying for college<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Am I able to use my military benefits to pay for this bachelor\u2019s degree program?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>For more information about paying for college using military benefits, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/veterans-services\/\">ACC Veterans Services<\/a> for details.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>I will graduate with my associate's degree in the summer, can I apply to the BAT Program by the spring semester deadline in order to start in the fall?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>You can apply for the BAT Program; however, if accepted to the program, you must complete all prerequisites before the start of the fall semester.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>I completed my AAS from an outside institution. Can I apply for the BAT program?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>Yes, applied science graduates from other colleges can apply for ACC\u2019s BAT Program if they meet the eligibility criteria. A copy of your transcript must be included in the BAT application packet and an OFFICIAL COPY of the transcript(s) must be submitted to ACC for evaluation.\u00a0 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\"><strong>Submitting Transcripts to ACC<\/strong><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Can I apply for the BAT Program if I already have a bachelor\u2019s degree?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>Yes, you can apply for the BAT Program if you meet the eligibility criteria. A copy of your transcript must be included in the BAT application packet and an OFFICIAL COPY of the transcript(s) must be submitted to ACC for evaluation. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/submitting-transcripts-to-acc\"><strong>Submitting Transcripts to ACC<\/strong><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"title":"<strong>Can I apply for the BAT Program if I live outside the Austin area?<\/strong>","description":"<p><em>You can apply for the BAT Program. Priority consideration is given to graduates of ACC\u2019s eligible applied science programs, and please be aware that upper division classes are primarily in-person at the Highland Campus.<\/em><\/p>\n"}],"background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<h2 id=\"contact\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#6787b7","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>To request more information please fill out this form:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/fs27.formsite.com\/accpicm\/eumtird2qw\/index\" width=\"750px\" height=\"1500px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Sonia Santamaria<\/strong><br \/>\nCoordinator, Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology<br \/>\nAdvanced Manufacturing Department<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:sonia.santamaria@austincc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sonia.santamaria@austincc.<wbr \/>edu<\/a><br \/>\n(512) 223-1452<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#faf4e6","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""}],"hero_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"html","html_content":"<h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n","background_image":{"ID":2179,"id":2179,"title":"homepage_bg-2 (1)","filename":"homepage_bg-2-1.png","filesize":371679,"url":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1.png","link":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/start\/homepage_bg-2-1\/","alt":"Pathways graphic","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"homepage_bg-2-1","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2214,"date":"2025-04-29 19:31:29","modified":"2025-04-30 19:11:24","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1-300x169.png","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1-768x432.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1-1024x576.png","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1-1536x864.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/homepage_bg-2-1.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080}}}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=899"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2397,"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/899\/revisions\/2397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcat.austincc.edu\/advanced-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}