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This program rewards professionals for technical skills and professional experience already mastered with up to 23 of the 60 credits required for the degree. Upon entry into this flexible program, individuals will enroll in a course co-taught by TCC and Old Dominion University faculty to determine how much academic credit can be awarded for those skills. An academic dean will help fill the gap with college classes that align with individual professional goals if additional coursework is needed.

This program prepares technicians to handle quality assurance issues and monitor industry and/or manufacturing company production operations. Graduates are prepared for promotion to supervisory technical positions and can certify through the American Society for Quality (ASQ); this program is designed to produce graduates who can manage, plan, design, and maintain effective quality control programs for a variety of industries through skills learned in the 22 required courses.

This program is designed to provide training for those working in industrial maintenance, providing them with skills in managerial techniques of supervision, process management control, quality assurance, and project management through completion of 23 required courses.

Core industrial courses, in addition to writing and math, compose the majority of the 23 courses required to complete this program. This focus helps students build a strong foundation in this field; selecting one of five specializations that focus on specific skills and methodologies can add value to employment opportunities.