Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

You must meet the following criteria from the Advanced Manufacturing program to apply for the BMET program. ACC reserves priority admission for ACC graduates, followed by applicants living and working in ACC’s service area. Overall GPA and related work experience may influence rankings.

• Complete the ACC admissions process. If you are a previous ACC student, you will not need to re-apply. However, you may need to contact ACC Admissions and Enrollment to ensure your information is up-to-date.
• Attend a free information session (online/in-person) with BMET faculty & staff.
• Have an Associate of Applied Science in one of the following programs:
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Architecture & Engineering Computer-Aided Design
  • Automotive Technology
  • Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
  • Building Construction Technology
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Engineering (Associate of Science Transfer Pathway)
  • Engineering Technology
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Welding Technology
• Successful completion of college algebra or a higher-level math course.
• A minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale for ALL academic coursework.
• A Letter of Intent explaining why you are applying for the BAT program.
• A Letter of Recommendation from current/former faculty or an employer.
• A Professional Resume.
• Submit Your BMET Application as a combined PDF with the above documents and college transcript to the department website.

The BMET emphasizes hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs. Upper-division courses provide training in automation, programming, and other skills that employers across Central Texas need. Additionally, ACC provides opportunities for BMET students to apprentice at industry leaders like Samsung. Students move directly into a career in Central Texas’s growing manufacturing sector after graduation.

Yes! Click here to view the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree plan.

ACC’s Bachelor of Applied Technology degree builds on your associate degree in one of the programs listed above. The credits you earn from your associate degree act as prerequisites and can count towards your 120 credits needed for the BMET program.

Students enrolled in the BMET program must follow a structured curriculum that starts in the fall semester, as upper-division courses are only offered once per year.

Yes! All interested students must apply before the July 15 deadline. They have until the end of the summer semester to finish all prerequisite courses.

Yes! The Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at ACC is fully accredited by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOS).

After attending your Information Session and meeting the eligibility requirements listed above, submit your resume, Letter of Intent, Recommendation Letter, college transcript, and completed Bachelor of Applied Technology application to the Advanced Manufacturing department website.