Advance Your Manufacturing Career

• Are you a skilled professional in an occupation related to Advanced Manufacturing? 
• Have you earned, or are in the process of earning, an Associate of Applied Science at ACC and ready to plan your next step?
• Are you highly motivated and ready to take your career to the next level?

Austin Community College’s Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BMET) can prepare you to support, collaborate, and lead high-tech manufacturing and engineering operations! Use your Associate of Applied Science degree to step directly into a bachelor's degree program that was designed for you. ACC can help YOU advance your career in this high-demand field.

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Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering: Degree of the Future

The modern factory relies on sophisticated computer technology to run operations. Nowadays, factory technicians need specialized skills to operate equipment effectively. As a result, experienced factory workers with a bachelor of manufacturing engineering degree are in high demand.

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Manufacturing Jobs Are in High Demand

Texas is home to more than 17,000 manufacturing companies and growing. Graduates of the program will find extensive career opportunities in Austin’s expanding manufacturing sector. There is extremely high demand for skilled technical professionals in advanced manufacturing, with job growth quickly outpacing the number of applicants available. Salaries in booming industries like semiconductor manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, and more high-tech fields have strong growth potential over the next ten years in Austin.

Program Overview

A bachelor’s degree can advance your career and earning potential. The BMET Program is designed for ACC’s applied science graduates to stack their credits toward a bachelor’s degree.  In fact, up to half of the credits you need for a BMET in manufacturing will come from your Associate of Applied Science in these 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.

Degree & Courses

The BMET in Manufacturing Engineering Technology consists of 120 credits of coursework, with up to half coming from your associate of applied science degree. BMET’s upper-division 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. 

Course Highlights

• Automation Controls
• Continuous Improvement Methods
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Industrial Safety and Ergonomics
• Process HMI Integration
• Leadership & Operations Management
• Applied Quality Management in Manufacturing
• Automation & Production

Program Costs

The BMET degree program has the same tuition and fees as our associate degree programs. Calculate your tuition costs using the tuition table.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the following criteria to be considered for the BMET in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program.

Note: Requirements are subject to change, so check the BMET Program website for any eligibility changes or updates.

Requirements:

• Admitted to ACC (Admission to the college alone does not guarantee admission to the program)
• An Associate of Applied Science in one of the degree areas listed above
• Successful completion of college algebra or higher-level math course
• A minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale for ALL academic coursework
• A Letter of Intent (Explain why you are applying for the BAT program)
• Recommendation from a current/former faculty or employer
• A Resume

Getting Started

Information Sessions

Info session attendance at one of ACC's scheduled Information Sessions is required for admission to the BMET degree program. ACC offers several sessions prior to each semester start. Please visit our department website to register for an information session.  The meeting link will be sent to you upon registration. Don’t miss this opportunity!! Seats are limited!

Admissions & Application Process

Students are selected for the BMET Program through an application process. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. Check with the department website for admission details.

Applicant Priority

First priority is given to ACC graduates of one of the eligible Associate of Applied Science programs listed above. Second priority is given to applicants living or working in the ACC taxing district and service area. Ranking is based on overall GPA, related experience, and associate degree program.

Awards & Program Maps

Bachelor of Applied Technology

FAQs

• How will this program prepare me for a career in Advanced Manufacturing?
  • The BMET program emphasizes hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs, with upper-division courses providing training in automation, programming, and other skills that employers across Central Texas need. Additionally, ACC provides opportunities for students in the BMET program to apprentice at industry leaders like Samsung, and move directly into a career in Central Texas’s growing manufacturing sector after graduation.
• Can I view my degree plan and required courses?
  • Yes! Click here to view the BMET in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degree Plan.
• Can I start working on this program before I get my Associate in Applied Technology?
  • You must first receive an Associate in Applied Technology degree in one of the programs listed above, as ACC’s BMET degree is offered as an advancement of your associate degree. The credits you earn from your associate degree act as prerequisites and can count towards your 120 credits needed for the BMET program.
• Can I start the BMET degree program in the Spring or Summer semesters?
  • Students enrolled in the BMET in Manufacturing Engineering Technology program are required to follow a structured curriculum that starts in the Fall semester, as upper-division courses are only offered once per year.
• Can I still apply if I'm finishing my Associate degree this summer?
  • Yes! All interested students must apply before the July 15 deadline, and are given until the end of the summer semester to finish all prerequisite courses.
• Is this program an accredited bachelor degree program?
  • Yes! We are pleased to announce that the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at ACC is now 100% (FULLY) accredited by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOS).
• How do I submit my application for this degree program?
  • After attending your Information Session and meeting the eligibility requirements listed above, submit your resume, Letter of Intent, Recommendation Letter, college transcript, and completed BMET application.