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YOUR PATHSTARTS HERE. Polytechnic@UofM

Practical Education for the Workforce-Ready Student.

At the Poytechnic@UofM, we offer non-traditional students a path to degrees that can immediately make a difference in their lives. Designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in high-need industries, the Polytechnic provides all students with accessible, transfer-friendly and experience-recognizing degree options that translate directly into career success. 

Why choose the Polytechnic@UofM? 

 

MemphIS Opportunity

Because you deserve the opportunity to take your education and your career further. In the Greater Memphis Area alone, 40,000 people have some college credit but no degree. Even more people have the practical work experience to take a career leap but are held back by not having a degree. At the Polytechnic@UofM, we pave the road that leads you to the next level. We believe that all learning has value and we'll help you turn yours into a degree that works for you. Transfer your work experience, military credentials and completed Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) programs to graduate with your bachelor's degree sooner. No matter where you are on the road of life, there is a route that takes you further. Explore the pathways at the Polytechnic@UofM. 

Whether you're starting college, returning to finish a degree or advancing your career, Polytechnic@UofM offers programs designed to fit your schedule and your goals.

Bring more of your hard-earned credits with you. Transfer credits from community colleges and other institutions can help you move more quickly toward degree completion.

Your experience matters. Earn credit for eligible work experience, industry certifications, military training and professional licensures, helping you save both time and money.

Our programs combine practical knowledge with hands-on learning to prepare graduates for today's workforce. Students gain skills that can be applied immediately in high-demand industries.

Balance school, work and life with programs built to support busy schedules. Flexible options make it easier to continue your education without putting your career on hold.

Learn from faculty with real-world expertise and engage in applied projects that address industry challenges. Graduates leave with experience that employers value.

 

Bachelor of Applied Science Concentrations

applied artificial intelligence

Applied Artificial Intelligence (Applied AI)

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe. This degree equips students with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI technologies, analyze data and support smarter decision-making.

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Construction Leadership

Strong construction leadership skills are a must when guiding construction assignments. This degree builds a solid knowledge base and skill set to find success in the construction sector.

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manufacturing supervision

Manufacturing supervision

Designed to develop the technical and leadership skills needed to supervise and support successful manufacturing operations. 

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information Technology (IT)

Designed to meet workforce needs, students will gain fundamentals of administrative leadership in the technological fields while building skill sets in multiple facets of information technology.

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Departments

The Polytechnic@UofM prepares students for success in today's evolving workforce through career-focused, applied degree programs. Home to the Departments of Applied Technology and Engineering Technology, the Polytechnic combines hands-on learning with industry-relevant education to help students build skills that translate directly to the workplace.

Applied Technology

The world is evolving rapidly — and so is the demand for skilled professionals who can bridge the gap between innovation and real-world solutions. Our Applied Technology Programs will prepare students to thrive in this dynamic landscape by combining hands-on experience with cutting-edge knowledge in today’s most in-demand tech fields.

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Engineering Technology

As industries become more advanced and interconnected, the need for professionals who can apply engineering principles in real-world settings continues to grow. Our Engineering Technology programs combine practical experience with technical knowledge to prepare students for careers in manufacturing, mechatronics, applied AI and computer information technology.

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News and Events

Applied AI

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved the ¸£ÀûƬ¹ú²ú of Memphis' request to offer a concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence through the Polytechnic@UofM's Bachelor of Applied Science Programs. 

Polytechnic@UofM

 The BAS degree program provides opportunities for students in applied technology programs to transfer their credits and continue their education with enhanced pathways for TCATs, Community Colleges and returning learners.

Polytech Professors

Groups of professors at the ¸£ÀûƬ¹ú²ú of Memphis earned certificates in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for higher education professionals, demonstrating different ways AI can be used to improve the ¸£ÀûƬ¹ú²ú of Memphis and enhance education. 

 


 

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901.678.2225

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