Students completing the B.S.I.M. and who meet the other Graduate School requirements are especially qualified for acceptance in the Master of Science in Industrial Management program. The B.S.I.M. program is supported by several computer laboratories, including some of the most advanced technical management software and hardware in the field, and has been recognized by the Commission on Higher Education as one of the two most outstanding university programs in the state of South Carolina. The M.S.I.M. program also prepares students for further advanced study in the field of Management. The program addresses strategic, behavioral, and technical issues relevant to managing industrial and business operations in a global economy. The body of knowledge includes an emphasis in operations management, organization theory and behavior, and information systems.
Students select from an array of operations focus courses.
There are five core courses and five operations focus courses, and most students should be able to complete the program in one academic year, including summer school. The Ph.D. in Industrial Management program is designed to develop a high-level management scholar capable of applying the most advanced concepts and methods of analysis and research to industrial management problems. It also provides an excellent preparation for a university teaching and research career. The Ph.D. program is a balanced program of management theory, analytical technique, and research methodology. Each student must also complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in a specified area of concentration.