Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or management professionals for employment or advancement in business, industry, education or government.  Industrial Technology is primarily involved with management, operation and maintenance of complex technological systems. The degree incorporates a blend of learning experiences in systems, techniques and abstract knowledge. With this, the learner will develop competencies in production systems, management principles and communications skills. The competencies have been designed to ensure the graduate attains the multi-disciplinary skills necessary to lead people, leverage technology and manage technological innovation in an ever-changing environment.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology program are expected to be able to:

1. Identify opportunities for improving a system or systems in an organization.
2. Analyze an operation that may consist of one or more systems.
3. Research technologies and methods to solve problems and improve performance.
4. Measure the effectiveness of changes made to a system and the impact on the organization.
5. Identify the knowledge needs of an organization and the appropriate methods to capture and manage this knowledge.
6. Identify and manage education and training needs to properly use solutions, especially when introducing new technology.
7. Understand and apply the principles of management and leadership.
8. Incorporate an ethical perspective in their work.
9. Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
10. Work effectively with diverse populations.
11. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
12. Continue learning throughout their lives.
13. Demonstrate the general education competencies required for graduation.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 122 semester credits is required for graduation with the Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary’s University.  All students must meet the 10 general education competencies.  A minimum of 36 credits is needed to complete the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology program:

            Required Industrial Technology Courses………..…….15 cr.

            Required Management Courses………………………....12 cr.

            Required Communications Courses…………..minimum 6 cr.

            Elective Courses…….……………………………….............3 cr.

            Total….……………………………………………….............36 cr.

Required Industrial Technology Courses: 15 cr.