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Technical Sales B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Technical Sales (Engineering Technology + Technical Selling) provides fundamental knowledge in mechanical and electronics engineering technology, business, professional selling, communication, natural sciences, mathematics and statistics. Through a variety of courses, students develop technical expertise and interpersonal skills crucial to educating clientele on industrial machinery, medical devices, software systems and more. 

Connecting clients with complex products, technology and design solutions requires a well-educated and uniquely trained professional. With this innovative approach, CSU equips Technical Sales students with a comprehensive skillset to succeed at the intersection of business and engineering. This program is a great fit for an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program to deepen knowledge or create a specialization in mechanical engineering or business.

JOB OUTLOOK

Students graduating with this degree gain a deep understanding of the theory and practice of engineering technology essential for careers as sales engineer, technical sales, engineering sales, general sales and engineering technologist.

Annual Wage Information 
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sales Engineering is forecasted to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034. The median pay for this group is $121,520 per year (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024). The 2024 annual median wage for Ohio for this profession is $90,360 with an entry-level wage of $68,400 (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

 

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CURRICULUM

General Required Courses

  • ENG 101: College Writing I (3)
  • ESC 100: New Student Orientation (1)
  • ESC 102: Technical Writing (3)
  • MTH 148: Mathematics for Business Majors I (3)
  • MTH 149: Mathematics for Business Majors II (4)
  • PHY 221: College Physics I (5)


Business Required Courses

  • GAD 250: Business Communications (3)
  • IST 203: Software Tools for Personal Productivity (3)
  • MKT 301: Fundamentals of Marketing (3)
  • MKT 350: Principles of Personal Selling (3)
  • MKT 452: Business-to-Business Marketing (3)
  • MKT 456: Customer Relationship Management (3)
  • MKT 465: Advanced Selling and Sales Force Management (3)
  • MKT 466: Sales Technology and Decision-Making (3)


Engineering Technology Required Courses

  • EET 202: Fundamentals of Digital Systems (3)
  • EET 205: DC Circuits (3)
  • EET 207: AC Circuits (3)
  • EET 460: Senior Design A (1)
  • EET 480: Senior Design B (3)
  • MCE 180: Computer Aided Engineering I (2)
  • MCE 181: Computer Aided Engineering II (2)
  • GET 240: Programmable Logic Controllers (3)
  • GET 255: Introduction to Robotics and Automated Systems (3)
  • MET 201: Statics for Engineering Technology (3)
  • MET 202: Dynamics for Engineering Technology (3)
  • MET 320: Mechanics of Materials (3)
  • MET 330: Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations (3)
  • MET 470: Senior Design A (1)
  • MET 480: Senior Design B (3)
  • PHL 215: Engineering Ethics (3)