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Industrial Management and Technology

Graduate Program

Program Overview:
Organizations across sectors require professionals who bring both technical skills and strategic leadership to enhance productivity, improve safety, and drive innovation. The Master of Science in Industrial Management (IMEN) at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a 30-credit interdisciplinary graduate program tailored for individuals aspiring to lead in manufacturing, operations, safety management, construction, supply chains, and government agencies.
 
The curriculum is designed to provide deep knowledge and practical experience in
  • Process improvement and manufacturing systems
  • Industrial safety and hazardous materials management
  • Supply chain and project management
This comprehensive program equips students to address real-world industry challenges and make meaningful contributions in both private and public sector roles. With a flexible learning structure, students can choose between online and in-person courses, enabling them to effectively balance their education with career and personal commitments. Whether participating in engaging classroom discussions or studying remotely, the IMEN program empowers students to tailor their learning experience to align with their individual goals and evolving industry demands. It offers a unique blend of deep academic expertise and hands-on industry experience, ensuring graduates gain both robust theoretical knowledge and practical, actionable insights.
 
Students can customize their learning path by selecting six elective courses (equivalent to 18 credits) across key industrial domains including quality management, project management, industrial safety, manufacturing systems, and supply chains. All courses are available online and in-person. Students have the option to build their own specialization with the graduate advisor's approval. 
 
As part of the degree program, students are strongly encouraged to pursue a summer internship and/or a Cooperative Education (Co-Op) to gain valuable real-world experience. You may also earn academic credit for your internship, up to 6 credits. Your graduate advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate courses to take while you complete your internship and will guide you through the requirements. 
 
By earning a Master of Science in Industrial Management, you will be prepared to:
  • Streamline industrial and manufacturing processes for optimal performance
  • Lead initiatives in safety compliance and hazardous materials management
  • Optimize supply chain and project execution across industries
  • Apply data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency
  • Contribute to innovation in both public and private sector environments

Master of Science in Industrial Management

Prerequisites

All students admitted to this program are expected to have a baccalaureate degree in a technical-related discipline.  If students hold degrees from unrelated disciplines, then they may be required to take at least four undergraduate technical courses, such as:

  • ITEN 3315/3345         CAD, CAD/CAM, Adv. Graphics or equivalent drafting course          
  • ITEN 3323/3333         Industrial Controls or Industrial Scheduling           
  • ITEN 3310/3313         Fluid Power or Energy Systems or energy related course     
  • ITEN 3331/4353         Construction Technology or Construction Management or related course

In addition, all students should have at least one accounting course and one other advanced business course.  Twelve of the eighteen prerequisite hours required in the major must be advanced course work. 

Thesis Option (total of 30 credits)

Core Requirements (12 Credits)

  • IMEN 5330      Six Sigma Quality and Continuous Improvement (3 Credits)
  • IMEN 5302      Operations Management (3 Credits)
  • IMEN 5335      Industrial Safety and Risk Management (3 Credits)
  • IMEN 5344      Lean Production (3 Credits)

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

  • IMEN 6306     Thesis (6 Credits)

Course Option (total of 30 credits)

Core Requirements (12 Credits)

  • IMEN 5330      Six Sigma Quality and Continuous Improvement (3 Credits)
  • IMEN 5302      Operations Management (3 Credits)
  • IMEN 5335      Industrial Safety and Risk Management (3 Credits)
  • IMEN 5344      Lean Production (3 Credits)

Elective Courses (18 Credits)

Industrial Management Elective Courses

  • IMEN 5320      Special Topics in Industrial Management
  • IMEN 5330      Six Sigma Quality and Continuous Improvement
  • IMEN 5333       Hazardous Materials Management
  • IMEN 5340      Manufacturing Systems Management
  • IMEN 5350      Supply Chain Management
  • IMEN 5355      Project Management
  • IMEN 5344      Lean Production
  • IEEN 5329        Advanced Engineering Economics Analysis
  • IEEN 5335        Principles of Optimization

 

  • EVEN 5344       Environmental Management and Policy
  • IMEN 5320       Topics:  Supply Chain Mgmt, Project Mgmt, Facility Layout, and Maintenance Mgmt
  • IMEN 5315       Constraints Management and Mistake Proofing
  • IMEN 5333       Hazardous Materials Management

 Industrial Hygiene Transcripted Certificate

In order to get the certificate, students need to complete three courses (9 credit hours) with a B or better grade including three of the following courses. It is at the discretion of the graduate coordinator to advise students from different engineering majors to take which three courses to earn the industrial hygiene certificate.

CEEN 5303 Advance Topics in Civil Eng 1 1-3
EVEN 5303 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering 2 1-3
IMEN 5333 Hazardous Materials Management 3
IMEN 5335 Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt 3
1 Topic must be Occupational Health & Regulations
2Topic must be Air Quality Assessment