Degree Program Overview
What is Industrial Technology?
Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare
technical and/or management oriented professionals for employment
in business, industry, education, and government. Industrial
Technology is primarily involved with the management, operation,
and maintenance of complex technological systems while Engineering
and Engineering Technology are primarily involved with the design
and installation of these systems.
"I am sure that a Technology Graduate is the most versatile product being developed. We are the total package." Quote - Cornelius "C.C." Lamberth, Jr., Owner CoMor Corporation of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Why Michigan Tech?
- The BS degree in Industrial Technology at MTU is ideal for the
student with an existing technical associate degree or a significant
amount of transfer credit. Depending on the specific prior courses
taken, up to 95 hours of previous credit could apply towards
the degree.
- This highly flexible program prepares graduates for technical
management positions in industry by building upon prior technical
course work. Through a balance of technical theory, hands-on
application, and solid management courses, students are prepared
to solve industrial problems.
- Students can customize their technical concentration to specialize
in a new or emerging technical area not available through other
programs in the University. Possible areas of emphasis include
such exciting fields as nanotechnology, alternative energy,
and sustainability to name a few.
- Michigan Tech's signature Enterprise Program gives teams of students the opportunity to participate in real-world settings to solve engineering, design, and communication problems in partnership with industry sponsors. The program is unmatched in the preparation of students for the challenges that await them after their college careers.
What will I learn?
In addition to the technical concentration that can be completed
at either Michigan Tech or a community college, course work
includes production planning, industrial safety, quality control,
facilities planning and plant layout, technical communication,
project management, lean manufacturing, product design and
development, organizational behavior, and economic decision
making. The Enterprise option allows students to participate
in entrepreneurial projects sponsored by industry.
What are the opportunities for employment?
Industry seeks industrial technologists for their ability
to creatively integrate technology and human resources to
solve problems. Obtaining a bachelors degree in industrial
technology is often the key to promotion and professional
advancement. Graduates find themselves managing technology
and providing leadership for personnel involved in the creation
and utilization of technology.
Typical placement rate of Industrial Technology graduates
is very high, often between 90% and 100% for high quality
programs. The industrial technology degree provides the flexibility
to pursue careers such as: production team leader, industrial
engineer, cost engineer, human resource manager, manufacturing
engineer, operations manager, product manager, plant manager,
and quality assurance engineer. For
more information contact us. We want to talk to you and take
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Professional Organizations
Many professional organizations and honoraries encourage active participation by industrial technologists. These include, among others:
- Epsilon Pi Tau – the international honorary for professions in technology
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- National Association of Industrial Technology
- American Institute of Construction
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Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
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