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Associate of Applied Science

Welding Technology Management (B.S.)

Design and lead advanced welding and manufacturing systems — driving performance, efficiency, and innovation in modern industry.
Student works on a welding project in the Austin building.

Welding Technology Management Introduction

Welding Technology Management is an engineering-focused degree that combines advanced manufacturing with business leadership. This program prepares you to design, improve, and manage welding and fabrication systems used in today’s modern industries.

You’ll study welding science, materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems while also building skills in operations, finance, supply chain, and project management. This blend of technical and business training prepares you to lead teams, oversee production, and drive performance improvements.

Graduates pursue professional careers as manufacturing engineers, project managers, quality managers, operations leaders, technical sales engineers, and business owners in advanced manufacturing industries.

Highlighted Courses

Develop in-demand expertise in welding processes, materials, and modern manufacturing operations while building the leadership and business skills needed to manage welding-related operations. Graduates are prepared for careers with manufacturers, equipment producers, suppliers, technical sales organizations, and entrepreneurship.
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ME 172
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BUS 200
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WELD 224
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MET 231
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MET 332
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WELD 338
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WELD 350
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Welding Technology Management have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Alumni from this program report impressive early career salaries ranging from $70,000 to $120,000 with opportunities for rapid professional growth. These competitive outcomes reflect the high demand for leaders who can manage both production and business operations effectively.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for leadership roles such as project manager or quality control manager by bridging technical welding expertise with essential business principles. Graduates successfully lead teams in manufacturing and fabrication or even launch their own specialized businesses.

Preparation for Grad School

This degree provides a strong technical and managerial foundation for students pursuing advanced degrees in business management or manufacturing engineering. You will develop the practical problem solving skills and academic rigor necessary to excel in prestigious graduate programs nationwide.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Welding Technology Management
In Welding Technology Management, you'll learn how to apply AI-enabled tools to monitor weld quality in real time, analyze process data from automated systems, and support faster troubleshooting of welding defects. These technologies help you optimize parameters, predict potential failures, and improve productivity while maintaining human oversight, gospel-centered ethics, and respect for the skilled welders who execute your procedures.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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