Master of Science in Industrial Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The School of Technology at North Carolina A&T State University offers a Master of Science in Industrial Technology (MSIT) degree. This program is coordinated by the Department of Manufacturing Systems and is designed to increase students’ understanding of industrial management challenges in an array of technical areas and to explore effective methods for dealing with accelerated technological change.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

The MSIT degree program has six areas of Technical Concentrations. The student program of study determines the area of concentration. The difference in each concentration will be in the area of Management Electives and Technical Electives. Note: Each student should consult with an advisor in the department of interest to develop a program of study

The six Concentration areas are:

  1. Manufacturing Systems
  2. Electronics and Computer Technology
  3. Information Technology
  4. Graphic Communication Systems
  5. Construction Management
  6. Occupational Safety and Health

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science in Industrial Technology, within the School of Technology, requires the GRE General Test as part of the admission process. No minimum score is required at this time. Please contact the Graduate School Office for more information.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The MSIT degree program is built upon the competencies achieved at the baccalaureate level in the industrial technology curriculum and thus enable students to secure applications oriented ''technical-management'' positions in today's industrial environment. Specifically, this program is designed to prepare technical-management professional and enhance their proficiencies in the following areas:

  1. planning, organizing and management of technology, people, and resources;
  2. applying and controlling the use of various high technologies (e.g., computer aided-drafting and design (CADD), computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), machine vision and photonics, telecommunications and wireless communications, computerized construction estimating systems, safety support systems, etc.);
  3. control processes to improve quality, reliability, and productivity
  4. Human resource management and the development of a changing workplace to achieve organizational goals; and
  5. problem solving and creative thinking skills.

 

 

TARGET AUDIENCE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 This program is designed to serve the diverse needs of persons who are interested in pursing careers in technology. Included in this group are the following:
  1. persons currently employed in industrial management positions and have professional growth aspirations;
  2. individuals recently completing their undergraduate study and want additional preparation prior to embarking on a career in industry; and 
  3. students interesting in entering an advanced graduate degree program (Ph.D., Ed.D, etc.) and whose ultimate goal is university teaching and/or research. Graduates of the program should be able to perform more creatively and competently in leadership roles involving planning, problem solving, and decision-making. Additionally, the program is designed to enhance student competencies in the areas of research and scholarly writing.

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