Advance your career with a manufacturing degree. ACC’s Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BATMET) is for students who already have an eligible associate degree and who want to advance their career in the manufacturing sector.
The program broadens your knowledge of automation and production, industrial safety, quality, continuous improvement, manufacturing management and operations to go along with your existing technical skills. This degree program will help students and professionals skill up in a rapidly expanding industry.
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BATMET Program Details
ACC offers BATMET upper-division courses only one time per year as part of a structured curriculum and standardized program map. Find your program-map below, with a bachelor degree pathway for students with an AAS and a pathway for students with an Associate of Science in Engineering.
- The program accepts applicants in the spring semester for enrollment in the fall semester only.
- Applicants can have prerequisites in progress at the time of application, but they must be completed prior to fall enrollment
- The program can be done as a part-time student, and will require some in-person classes.
- Students must complete all courses with a grade of C or better.
Why Get an ACC BATMET Degree?
Advance Your Employable Skills
Upgrading to a bachelor’s degree can advance your employable sills and earning potential.
Build on Your Associate Degree
This bachelor’s degree stacks advanced coursework onto your AAS or AS in Engineering, letting you apply up to half of the required 120 credits from your existing degree.
Take Advantage of Low Tuition
Take advantage of ACC’s low tuition and get a high quality education at affordable rates.
BATMET Admissions Criteria
The AAS-to-BATMET program offers affordable upskilling for professionals who have an applied technology or engineering associate degree The following ACC degree plans feed directly into the BATMET program.
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Architecture & Engineering Computer-Aided Design
- Automotive Technology
- Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
- Building Construction Technology
- Computer Information Technology: LAN Systems Network Administration
- Computer Information Technology: Programming Software Testing Specialization
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering (Associate of Science Transfer Pathway)
- Geographic Information Systems
- Heating Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Welding Technology
BATMET Admission Considerations
ACC reserves priority admission for ACC graduates. We also consider overall GPA and related work experience in admissions decisions.
You must meet the following criteria to apply for the BATMET program.
- Complete the ACC admissions process. If you are a previous ACC student, you do not need to re-apply. However, you may need to contact ACC Admissions and Enrollment to ensure your information is up-to-date.
- Have an eligible Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science in Engineering.
- Have successfully completed college algebra or a higher-level math course.
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale for ALL academic coursework.
- Write a letter of intent explaining why you are applying for the BATMET program.
- Have a letter of recommendation from current/former faculty or an employer.
- Have a professional resume.
- Submit your BATMET application as a combined PDF with the above documents and college transcript at the department website.
Get Started
Still have questions?
Click below to request information from the Advanced Manufacturing Program and get started on your BATMET degree.
Program Accreditation
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
THECB accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
SACSCOC is an institutional accreditor that employs an accountable and transparent peer review process which assures educational quality and integrity, fosters continuous self-improvement, and promotes student success.
Career & Salary Information
Texas is home to more than 17,000 manufacturing companies, with extremely high demand for skilled technical professionals.
According to the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, “one-third of the major employers [in the city] are manufacturers, including Applied Materials, Samsung, Freescale, and others.” Here some careers you might want to consider.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing | Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree | Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelors – Associate of Applied Science Pathway | Award Plan | Program Map | PCAMT | |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree | Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelors – Associate of Science in Engineering Pathway | Award Plan | Program Map | PCAMT |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing | Tim | Hemesath | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing) | Sonia | Santamaria | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |