All graduate degrees are granted under the policies and regulations of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville . Students in the UTSI Graduate Industrial Program must maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher if required by the sponsoring company. Accepted students should expect to continue working with the same company until completion of their program. However, neither the company nor the student is under any obligation to offer or accept a permanent employment position upon completion of the degree. The student will be expected to work for a minimum of two work terms during their graduate studies, however, the schedule can be flexibly arranged with the sponsoring company.
Students can view coursework via videotape while on work-study assignment at a sponsoring company.
Preliminary screening of applicants will occur at UTSI with the participating industry making the final selection based on academic credentials and compatible interest areas. Many participating companies require an interview before making the final selection. The Graduate Industrial Program is designed to optimize the academic course schedule, the student's financial needs, and the availability of company positions.