UW-Platteville's program prepares graduates to solve technical and human problems in different manufacturing situations. It is a professional, four-year baccalaureate degree consisting of 120 credits. 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 industrial 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 and Facilities Faculty for the Industrial Technology Management program are members of the College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture. Most faculty are drawn from the Industrial Studies, Business Administration and Computer Science departments.