The BAS program is a flexible degree designed specifically for students who have earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution. The electronic and energy systems concentration serves students with an electronics background via three paths or emphasis areas: alternative energy, electronic systems and integrated electronic systems (focused on the semiconductor industry). The alternative energy technologies emphasis explores various alternative energy resources. This program provides hands-on laboratory experience on energy conversion and storage technologies, including photovoltaics, fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers and supercapacitors. The electronic systems emphasis allows students to continue to develop a knowledge of electrical and electronic fundamentals, with an applications perspective and a focus on the general topics of microcontrollers and advanced digital controllers and how these are used in industry. The integrated electronic systems emphasis covers the processes and technology used to develop, design, manufacture and exploit integrated electronic functions on silicon, in packages and on boards. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

Graduates from the alternative energy emphasis are able to work in a number of different companies involved in alternative energy. These companies may be traditional energy production companies expanding into new production technologies or start-up companies involved in solar energy or fuel cells. Graduates from the electronic systems emphasis are able to work as members of engineering teams in applied design, product development, manufacturing, production or operations. They may also be employed in technical services capacities, including field engineering, marketing or sales. Graduates from the integrated electronic systems emphasis work in integrated circuit processing, testing, field applications and as system integrators. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Commercial and Industrial Designers Green OccupationGreen 8.97% $60,760 Electrical Engineering Technicians Green Occupation $56,900 Electrical Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright OutlookBright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Electromechanical Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Electronics Engineering Technicians Green Occupation $56,900 Electronics Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Fuel Cell Technicians Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Manufacturing Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Mechanical Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Solar Photovoltaic Installers Green Occupation not available