Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Hands-on, Career-Focused Training in Engineering and Technology

Engineering and manufacturing technology shape the modern-day industrial environment, making production faster, simpler and more efficient. Preparing you for a number of technical positions in this sector, The University of Texas at Tyler’s Bachelor of Science in industrial technology focuses on optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications and report and presentation preparation.

Develop the expertise to manage and coordinate engineering operations and lead projects from research to design to implementation. Explore uses of computer-integrated manufacturing, lean production and advanced manufacturing processes. Begin this in-demand course of study as a first-year student or transfer from a partnering community college to complete the degree with a surveying and mapping emphasis.

Why Major in Industrial Technology at UT Tyler?

Prepare to enter a sector increasingly influenced by technology. Industrial technology majors understand how to apply engineering principles and technology skills to support industrial and manufacturing operations and further become familiar with safety procedures, management practices and environment-specific business applications.

Through coursework and multiple real-world opportunities, learn to program robots, create prototypes through CAD systems, computer numerical control milling and metal lathes and compete in robotics competitions at the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering Annual Conference. Graduate ready to pursue multiple certifications, including becoming a certified technology manager, certified manufacturing specialist or surveyor in training.

This skill set paves the way toward a role as an operations manager, production supervisor, plant manager, manufacturing engineering, safety manager or technical sales representative in manufacturing, government, healthcare, business and more.

Understand how the BS in industrial technology prepares you for this path:

• Nationally Accredited: Our program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). We are the only ATMAE-accredited program in Texas offering OSHA safety, nanomaterials safety and robotics certifications.

• Convenient Locations: Earn your Bachelor of Science in industrial technology at either our Tyler campus or at the Longview University Center.

• Immediate Employment: Nearly 100% of our graduates find jobs in the industrial technology field immediately following graduation.

• Expert Faculty: Learn from professors who are respected authorities and frequent speakers in the industrial technology field.

• Business Skills: An embedded minor in business administration enriches your degree with training in basic management, accounting, finance and marketing.

• Surveying and Mapping Emphasis: Coursework in the surveying and mapping emphasis applies toward qualifying for the Surveyor In Training certification. Prepare to take the Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) exam without a two-year apprenticeship.

• Internships: Complete an internship at companies in the region to better understand workplace operations. For about 90% of student interns, these assignments lead to full-time job offers.

• Networking: Network with other industrial technology students and professionals by joining and participating in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

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