The Industrial Technology degree provides a broad foundation in manufacturing, operations, management and technical systems. Coursework emphasizes applying technology to improve manufacturing, production, maintenance and industrial operations. The program prepares graduates to manage technical operations and manufacturing systems.
Graduates of our Engineering Technology programs work in industries such as:
Aerospace
Automotive
Semiconductor manufacturing
Energy and utilities
Distribution and logistics
Food processing
Transportation
Medical device manufacturing
Oil and gas
Advanced manufacturing
Program Benefits
The Industrial Technology program is flexible, offering 9 elective courses that allow students to tailor their course of study to their interests. Our program is committed to helping students reach their full potential by providing the skills and knowledge they need for success after graduation. Our Capstone course allows students to work on a real-world problem-solving project, directly working on-site with industry partners.
Courses
We explore a wide range of manufacturing topics that apply across multiple industries. Faculty emphasize hands-on learning and classroom instruction to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in manufacturing.
The Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs overlap in some areas, but each leads to different career opportunities. The best choice depends on whether you see yourself solving technical engineering problems, working with manufacturing systems or leading operations.
Choose Industrial Technology if you enjoy:
Leading people
Improving operations
Project management
Production planning
Business and manufacturing
Choose Manufacturing Engineering Technology if you enjoy:
Improving factories
Automation
CNC machining
Robotics
Lean manufacturing
Process improvement
Choose Mechanical Engineering Technology if you enjoy:
Building things
CAD design
Mechanics
Machines
Robotics
Testing products
Choose Manufacturing and Industrial Management if you:
Are employed or have several years of work experience
Need a fully online program
Have at least nine credit hours of undergraduate coursework
Have company or military training that may be applied toward academic credit
Choose the Master of Science in Quality and Engineering Management if you:
Have a bachelor's degree
Work in a related field, such as manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations management
Need a fully online program with asynchronous courses
