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Operations Management
Energy Management
Process Technology
Power Generation Technology
Petroleum Production Technology
Nuclear Power Technology
Instrumentation & Control Technology
Electric Transmissions Systems Technology
Electric Power Technology
Water & Wastewater Technology
Mechanical Maintenance Technology
Lineworker (Electrical)
Energy Services & Renewable Technician
Electronics Technology
*Placement rates provided by 2021-2022 First Destination Report. **Earning estimates were provided by Lightcase in the spring of 2022.
4 YEARS
2 YEARS
1 YEAR
AVERAGE SALARY**
$49-90k
100%
PLACEMENT RATE*
Operations Management
3D Printing UAS GIS
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Process Technology
Instrumentation & Control Technology
Industrial Automation & Robotics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Mechanical Maintenance Technology
Electronics Technology
ERG-050-1223
If you’re passionate about automation and robotics, BSC offers scholarships and waivers, making education more affordable so you can thrive in this in-demand field.
BSC Great Plains Promise Waiver For Fall 2024, this free-tuition waiver covers any remaining tuition after all other eligible aid has been applied, excluding student loans Learn more: bismarckstate.edu/GreatPlainsPromise
ND Career Builders Scholarships ............................................................... Up to $17,000
Qualifying Programs: Industrial Automation, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Process Technician Email: ndfinaid@ndus.edu | Call: 701-328-2906 | ndus.edu/career-builders
BSC A.I.M. Scholarship .........................................................................Up to $10,000
Qualifying Programs: Industrial Automation, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Process Technician Email: bsc.aim@bismarckstate.edu | Call: 701-224-2486 | bismarckstate.edu/AIMScholarship
BSC Scholarships .................................................................................... Up to $6,000 All academic programs qualify Email: christina.burns@bismarckstate.edu | Call: 701-224-2486
Veteran’s Dependent Tuition Waiver ..................................................... Up to $6,000 All academic programs qualify, must meet Veteran’s dependent requirement
Nuclear R.C. Scholarship ........................................................................ Up to $6,000 Qualifying Program: Instrumentation & Control
bismarckstate.edu/alumnifoundation/foundation/scholarships/EnergyScholarships/NRCScholarship/
Energy & Automation Program Scholarships ......................................... Up to $5,000 BSC offers over $250K in BSC scholarships designated for Energy & Automation Email: christina.burns@bismarckstate.edu | Call:701-224-2486 | bismarckstate.edu/Energy/scholarships
BSC Opportunity Waiver ........................................................................ Up to $1,300 All academic programs qualify, must meet racial/ethnic diversity requirement Email: christina.burns@bismarckstate.edu | Call:701-224-2486
BSC Operations Management Waiver ....................................................... Up to $500 Qualifying Program: Operations Management
BSC GED Waiver ....................................................................................... Up to $500 All academic programs qualify, student must have completed GED in North Dakota
BSC Industrial Automation Waiver ............................................................ Up to $500 Qualifying Program: Industrial Automation
For more info about all BSC scholarships and waivers visit: bismarckstate.edu/Scholarships Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Training Administration as authorized by Section 169(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Grant #CC-38935-22-60-A-38.
An equal opportunity provider. POLY-033-0224
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
LIMITED ENROLLMENT • ON-CAMPUS SELECT COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE
National and regional job statistics indicate increasing job openings due to workforce exits and occupational transfers in addition to new jobs created in the sector.
CAREER
opportunities • Industrial Automation Technician • Mechatronics Technician • Service Technician • Field Service Engineer Technician • Maintenance Technician • Equipment Support Specialist • Biomedical Technician • Automation Engineer Technician This program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over non-covered persons. (20 CFR 1010)
HANDS-ON LEARNING.
WORKFORCE READY.
Build on foundational knowledge offered in other energyrelated programs with a two-year Industrial Automation & Robotics degree from Bismarck State College. Automation is a key facet in many industries including manufacturing, food and beverage, energy, logistics and more. As technology continues to advance, skill sets in automation are needed more than ever. With BSC’c Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Automation you will be prepared to apply the skills you learn into an exciting and unlimited career. PRESCRIBED TECHNICAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ESRE 210 ESRE 213 ESRE 216 ESRE 218 ESRE 226 ESRE 228 ENRT 112 ENRT 105 ENRT 221 ENRT 224 ENRT 240 INAU 210 INAU 220 INAU 230 INAU 240 INAU 245
Electrical & Safe Work Practices Hydraulic Fundamentals Mechanical Drive Systems Distributed Power Systems Analog PLCs Technician Applications & Troubleshooting Print Reading Safety, Health & Environment Applied Electronics Automation & Control Industrial SCADA Automation Systems Machine Vision & Identification Industrial Robotics Integrated Systems, Design & Setup Integrated Systems, Toubleshooting and Quality Control
*Program also includes general education requirements
STRONG JOB MARKET
SEAMLESS TRANSFER TO 4-YEAR PROGRAM
*Earning estimates were provided by Lightcast in the summer of 2022
$40-50K STARTING SALARY
bismarckstate.edu An equal opportunity provider. FAC-111-0623
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS
Recent Bismarck State College Mechanical Maintenance graduates report placement rates of 100%, with expected growth of 14.4% by 2026.
CAREER
opportunities • Maintenance Technician • Machinery Mechanic • Industrial Technician • Maintenance Engineer • Maintenance Mechanic • Industrial Mechanic • Routine Maintenance Specialist
NATIONAL ENERGY
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
HANDS-ON LEARNING.
WORKFORCE READY.
BSC’s on-campus Mechanical Maintenance program is the first of its kind in the region, preparing graduates to install, maintain, and repair industrial production and processing equipment. A career in Mechanical Maintenance offers an exciting opportunity to have a wide variety of job duties each day and a sense of pride knowing you are a critical piece of your organization keeping equipment and systems operational. Throughout this program, the focus is on safely installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and conducting preventative maintenance on industrial equipment and systems. Coursework includes the proper selection and safe use of tools, reading prints and parts-manuals, troubleshooting, rigging, mechanical and fluid drives, electrical fundamentals, lubrication, welding and all associated skill sets required to work as an industrial mechanic. This program prepares students for exciting careers supporting the power generation industries, service industries, manufacturing, food & beverage facilities, oil and gas industries including gas compression, refining, biofuels and other industrial facilities.
Earn Certifications:
• Snap-on Metering and Torquing • AWS Welding • OSHA 10 • Forklift
STRONG JOB MARKET
$70K AVERAGE SALARY
MASTER INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
bismarckstate.edu NECE-MMT-1021
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS
Prescribed Technical Program Requirements MMAT 101 MMAT 103 MMAT 105 MMAT 107 MMAT 109 MMAT 111 MMAT 113 MMAT 115 MMAT 117 MMAT 119
Introduction to Industrial Operations Safety and Health Hand and Portable Tools Basic Mechanics Measurements Schematics Symbols and Blueprints Industrial Rigging Lubrication, Bearings and Seals Material Handling Systems Troubleshooting Skills
2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 1 credit 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit
MMAT 150 MMAT 155 MMAT 160 MMAT 162 MMAT 170 MMAT 175
Mechanical and Fluid Drive Systems Hydraulics and Pneumatics Valves and Steam Traps Piping, Tubing Systems, and Pipefitting Equipment Installation Pumps, Compressors, and Turbines
2 credits 2 credits 3 credits 2 credits 2 credits 4 credits
MMAT 205 WELD 110 WELD 118 WELD 135 WELD 140 WELD 170 WELD 173
Basic Electricity and Electronics Oxyfuel Operations Testing OA in Welding, Brazing, Cutting Welding Principles Methods in GMA & FCA Welding Arc Welding Operations Methods in Arc Welding Operations
3 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 4 credits
Additional Course - Departmental Approval Required MMAT 197-297 Cooperative Education/Internship
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Text 701-390-1075 NECE-MMT-1021
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
ON-CAMPUS • ONLINE
A career in Process Technology (PTEC) provides excellent pay and employability for years to come. High demand is expected to continue for process operators.
CAREER
opportunities • Process Operator • Refinery Operator • Operations Technician • Plant Operator • Chemical Technician • Production Technician • Gas Plant Operator This program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over non-covered persons. (20 CFR 1010)
HANDS-ON LEARNING.
WORKFORCE READY.
BSC’s Process Technology program focuses on the machines, technology, and work required to create a product such as natural gas, food products, and more. This online and on-campus program prepares students for employment in operating refineries, ethanol plants, gasification plants, petrochemical plants, and natural gas processing plants. Students are prepared for a rapidly changing industry by leveraging state-of-the-art, interactive learning tools aligned to actual on-the-job tasks. The program covers the safety and technical aspects of operating the plant, the work of a plant operator, and the mechanical and chemical technology needed for working in similar industrial operations. High demand is expected for process plant operators as the existing workforce retires and the industry evolves and expands. PRESCRIBED TECHNICAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ENRT 101 ENRT 105 ENRT 107 ENRT 110 ENRT 112 ENRT 104 ENRT 116 ENRT 224 ENRT 118 ENRT 120 ENRT 205 ENRT 215 PROP 235 PROP 237 PROP 239 PROP 244 ENRT 220
Introduction to Energy Technology Safety, Health & Environment Mechanical Fundamentals Plant Equipment & Systems Print Reading Electrical Fundamentals Instrumentation & Control Automation & Control Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow & Thermodynamics Water Purification & Treatment Steam Generation Operations, Troubleshooting & Communication Hydrocarbon Chemistry Distillation & Refinery Operations Gas Processing Ethanol & Biofuel Production Practical Applications
*Program also includes required general education
STRONG JOB MARKET
CERTIFICATION IN A VITAL INDUSTRY
*Earning estimates were provided by Lightcast in the summer of 2022
$80K STARTING SALARY
bismarckstate.edu An equal opportunity provider. FAC-084-0623
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS • ONLINE
Instrument and control technicians are needed nationally and are in high demand in the Bakken and other growing regions. Two-year pathway for new students and a one-year pathway available for Journeyman Electricians!
CAREER
opportunities • Instrument Technician • Industrial Automation Mechanic • Electronics Technician • Controls Technician • Instrument Mechanic • I&E / E&I / I&C / E&C Technician • Service Technician • Measurement Technician • Electrical Technician • Automation Technician • Analyzer Technician
HANDS-ON LEARNING.
WORKFORCE READY.
BSC’s Instrumentation & Control Technology program prepares students for careers in any industrial location that utilizes automation. Instrument and control technicians troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, install equipment and systems in order to manipulate measured variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, force, vibration and chemical composition. Students master skills by completing project-based learning by doing lab activities utilizing state-of-the-art instruments. Applying learned theory, mechanical skills, troubleshooting concepts and industry standards; instrumentation and control graduates can work in power generation and transmission systems, hydrocarbon or renewable facilities, food and beverage plants, water treatment facilities, medical facilities, factories, and other industrial locations.
Program Benefits:
• 1 year pathway for Journeyman Electricians • Cutting edge learning tool access • Classes available online and on campus • Fully accredited • Credit for experience • Seamless transfer to a 4 year program in Energy Management
• Environmental Technician • Sales Engineer
STRONG JOB MARKET
$80K AVERAGE SALARY
MASTER INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
bismarckstate.edu NECE-ICT-1021
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS • ONLINE
Prescribed Technical Program Requirements 1st Year ELEC 100 ELEC 100L ELEC 118 ELEC 118L ELEC 114 ELEC 114L ELEC 130 ELEC 130L ELEC 120 ELEC 120L ELEC 115 ELEC 115L
Direct Current Analysis Direct Current Analysis Lab Solid State Devices I Solid State Devices I Lab Digital Electronics I Digital Electronics I Lab Active Devices Active Devices Lab AC Analysis AC Analysis Lab Digital Electronics II Digital Electronics II Lab
4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 3 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 3 credits 1 credits
OR Journeyman Electrician License AND/OR Transfer in Electrician coursework completed through a regionally accredited institution 2nd Year ICTL 205 ICTL 205L ICTL 215 ICTL 215L ICTL 225 ICTL 225L ICTL 235 ICTL 235L ICTL 245 ICTL 245L ICTL 255 ICTL 255L
Mechanical Practices Mechanical Practices Lab Instrumentation Drawings and Documents Instrument Drawings and Documents Lab Input and Output Devices Input and Output Devices Lab Motors and Controllers Motors and Controllers Lab Controls Controls Lab Automation Overview Automation Overview Lab
4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits 4 credits 1 credits
Discover the next version of you. Apply today! Virtual & in-person visits available at bismarckstate.edu/visit
Call 701-224-5429
Text 701-390-1075 NECE-ICT-1021
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ONLINE
Develop your skills for opportunities in current industrial management positions. Whether you are already working in the industry or have a related degree and want to continue your education, this program is for you.
CAREER
opportunities
REAL-WORLD LEARNING.
WORKFORCE READY.
Gain skills to become a qualified supervisor or manager with a degree in Operations Management from Bismarck State College. Direct and coordinate production, manufacturing, distribution and automation activities in industrial settings. Managers in the manufacturing sector plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. This program provides opportunities for people currently employed in the industry and those who want to continue their education. Thanks to BSC’s partnerships, this curriculum is enhanced by current industry experts. The program includes general education classes, management courses and industrial management courses.
• Industrial Production Manager
PRESCRIBED TECHNICAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
• Operations Manager
BADM 202 BADM 282 ACCT 305
• Manufacturing Manager • Production Manager • Production Control Manager • Assembly Supervisor • Manufacturing Coordinator • Production Line Manager • Quality Control Manager
MGMT 381 FIN 326 ENRG 320 MGMT 427 MGMT 327 MGMT 437 AM 415 PHIL 441 AM 467
Principles of Management Human Resource Management Cost Accounting Project Mgmt. Fundamentals Business Finance Fundamentals of Workforce Safety Logistics and Supply Chain Management Reliability of Manufacturing Processes Quality Practices & Measurement Management of Industrial Facilities Ethics in Artificial Intelligence Quality Assurance – Lean Six Sigma
*Program also includes required general education requirements This program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over noncovered persons. (20 CFR 1010)
STRONG JOB MARKET
$90K AVERAGE SALARY
*Earning estimates were provided by Lightcast in the summer of 2022
INCREASED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
bismarckstate.edu An equal opportunity provider.
FAC-110-1023