It is a professional, four-year baccalaureate decree consisting of 120 credits. The manufacturing technology professional works with managers, engineers, production employees, scientists and supervisors in the industrial world. They also supervise and manage the utilization of materials and machines for producing, distributing, and servicing industrial products. To meet the diverse demands of the profession, the program provides a solid background in mathematics, physical science, communication skills, management, human relations, economics and computing applications. The major allows students the flexibility to fulfill individual desires and needs and provides an opportunity for the in-depth education needed to deal with the complex problems of modern industry.
Instruction is geared to reflect current industrial practice.
Internship Students complete an manufacturing internship as part of the program. The exact type and length of the internship depends upon individual interests, needs and backgrounds. Students receive course credit and financial compensation for coordinated, supervised work experience, which is most valuable after graduation. Faculty Faculty for the Manufacturing Technology Management program are members of the College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture. All faculty are well-qualified and hold advanced degrees.