Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Concentrations Offered

Industrial Automation, Industrial Coatings, Industrial Packaging, Manufacturing & Maintenance Management, Process Technology

Top 5 Reasons to Study

01

Prepares you for supervisory positions in production, maintenance, packaging, coatings, automation and process technology

02

Emphasizes hands-on lab experiences, providing practical knowledge of manual and automated machinery

03

Equips you to be the interface between senior management and the production environment

04

Gives you direct access to industry partners and projects that prepare you for the career you want

05

Produces graduates in high demand from industry due to their practical skills and knowledge

Core
Skills

  • Electronics and Automation
  • Process Technology Management
  • Lean Six Sigma and Quality Control
  • Manufacturing Processes and Technology
  • Industrial Welding Technology

Sample
Jobs

  • Quality Engineer
  • Senior Production Supervisor
  • Buyer/Planner/Scheduler
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Production Manager

Successful Career Outcomes

MSU industrial technology students have a 95% successful career outcome rate 2023-24 First Destination Survey Report

Top
Employment
Industries

  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Process Technology
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Systems Automation
  • Foods Processing/Manufacturing

Brag
Points

  • We are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), the leading accreditation body for the industrial technology field.
  • Students have received national recognition for their innovative Bully Bot robot design during ATMAE's Student Division Robotics Competition in Las Vegas, winning Best Mechanical/Manufacturing Design Award and People's Choice Award.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Every industrial technology course integrates experiential learning through hands-on assignments and labs.

Our Hol-Mac partnership provides opportunities for a class to participate in on-site learning experiences.

Many students intern or participate in co-operative education in a wide variety of industries across the U.S.

Spotlight

What is an industrial technologist? This is a catch-all phrase for various roles that design, operate or manage the technology used in the production, process, manufacturing and industrial fields. Essentially, we'll train you to use technology to develop and maintain integrative systems for industrial and commercial establishments. We'll also teach you fundamental concepts of management, including project management, human relations, decision making and quality assurance/lean design.

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Alumni
Success

Our graduates are highly sought by employers and have excelled as vice presidents, company owners and leaders across many industries. As technology advances, so does the training required to design, operate and manage that technology. Industry partners from all over the region (and even the country) rely on our alumni to bring the future of technology into the production operations of today.

Student
Testimonial

"My experience at Mississippi State has significantly broadened my horizons and equipped me with the opportunities to achieve success in life. Going through the Industrial Technology program is preparing me for real-life complications and teaching me how to troubleshoot."
-Anna Hester
Industrial Technology | Grenada, Mississippi