Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics) BS
Earn your online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics degree from Southern Miss!
Program-at-a-Glance (Undergraduate)
Credit Hours:
Total Hours: 120
Major Area of Study: 42
Additional Requirements: 15-28
Cost per Credit Hour:
$433.59
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The Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) degree with an emphasis on Logistics will help you develop the skills and know-how to keep distribution running efficiently. If you want to pursue a career in the industrial marketplace, the IET Logistics degree from The University of Southern Mississippi is right for you.
This fully-online, logistics-focused degree is ideal for someone looking to start a career in logistics, supply chain management, distribution, transportation, or operations management. Our IET Logistics degree provides you with a strong background in technical sciences and applied mathematics.
This online logistics degree allows you to achieve your academic goals in a convenient and affordable platform without setting foot in a classroom. Learn the industry from the ground up with The University of Southern Mississippi. Looking for more? Our enrollment coaches are standing by. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college.
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General Education Curriculum
Written Communication
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Composition One
|
3 hrs. |
Composition Two
|
3 hrs. |
Natural Science
Select 2 courses with labs:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
General Astronomy I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Astronomy II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Biology and Society
*
|
3 hrs. |
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Biological Science I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Biological Science II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Chemistry and Our Environment
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Chemistry I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry
*
|
3 hrs. |
Weather and Climate
*
|
3 hrs. |
Land and Water
*
|
3 hrs. |
Physical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Historical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Ocean Science
*
|
3 hrs. |
Introductory Physics
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I with Calculus
*
|
4 hrs. |
General Physics II with Calculus
*
|
4 hrs. |
Living in a Material World
*
|
3 hrs. |
Humanities
Course | Credits |
---|---|
World Literature
|
3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses, 1 History required:
Course | Credits |
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World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.
|
3 hrs. |
World Civilizations: 1500 to the present
|
3 hrs. |
Colloquium on the Pre-Modern World
|
3 hrs. |
Colloquium on the Modern World
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Philosophy
|
3 hrs. |
Ethics and Good Living
|
3 hrs. |
Comparative Religion
|
3 hrs. |
Aesthetic Values
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Art Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
Dance Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
The Enjoyment of Music
|
3 hrs. |
Theatre Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 2 courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Cultural & Linguistic Anthropology
|
3 hrs. |
Basic Economics
|
3 hrs. |
World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth
|
3 hrs. |
Concepts of Wellness
|
3 hrs. |
American Government
|
3 hrs. |
General Psychology
|
3 hrs. |
Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Language
|
3 hrs. |
Mathematics
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Quantitative Reasoning
|
3 hrs. |
College Algebra
|
3 hrs. |
Higher-level MAT course
|
3 hrs. |
ACT Math sub score of 24 or higher
|
|
SAT Math score of 560 or higher
|
Writing-Intensive Requirement
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Technical Writing
|
3 hrs. |
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites
Speaking Intensive Requirement
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Oral Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Interpersonal Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Professional Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Small-Group Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Capstone Requirement
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Senior Project
|
3 hrs. |
Must betaken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites
Program Curriculum
Major Area of Study Requirements
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Performance Technology I
|
3 hrs. |
Industrial Quality Control
|
3 hrs. |
Industrial Cost Control
|
3 hrs. |
Operations and Logistics Concepts
|
3 hrs. |
Senior Project (Capstone)
|
3 hrs. |
Production and Inventory Control
|
3 hrs. |
Industrial Automation
|
3 hrs. |
Plant Layout and Material Handling
|
3 hrs. |
Motion and Time Study
|
3 hrs. |
Logistics Transportation Systems
|
3 hrs. |
Logistics Distribution Systems
|
3 hrs. |
Global Supply Chain Management
|
3 hrs. |
Industrial Simulation and Modeling
|
3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Performance Technologies II
|
3 hrs. |
Engineering Project Management
|
3 hrs. |
Additional Requirements
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Digital Graphics I
|
3 hrs. |
Engineering Economics
|
3 hrs. |
Management for Organizations
|
3 hrs. |
Operations Management
|
3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses with labs:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
General Chemistry I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Chemistry II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Physical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
Historical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I with Calculus
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics II with Calculus
*
|
3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
Note: Students planning to take PHY 111/L should take MAT 103, MAT 114, or MAT 167.
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Plane Trigonometry
|
3 hrs. |
Calculus for the Arts and Sciences
|
3 hrs. |
Precalculus Mathematics
|
3 hrs. |
Calculus I with Analytic Geometry
|
3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Statistical Methods I
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
|
3 hrs. |
Elementary Statistics
|
3 hrs. |
Data Analysis and Statistics in the Social Sciences
|
3 hrs. |
Electives
Choose approved electives as needed with adviser’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)
Note:
MAT 103, MAT 114, MAT 128, or MAT 167 is required for this major. Students may enter MAT 103, MAT 114, or MAT 128 directly if Math ACT sub score is 24 or higher. Students may enter MAT 167 directly if Math ACT sub score is 26 or higher. If Math ACT sub score if less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 must be completed.
Hours to Degree
120 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Industrial Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Logistics. Of the total hours applied to this degree, 30 hours must be in courses numbered at the 300 level or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of coursework and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.
Additional Note
Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, our Industrial Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ETAC-ABET) www.abet.org.
The specific roles and responsibilities associated with a logistics degree may vary, but generally, logistics engineers focus on designing and coordinating efficient transportation and distribution systems.
The career outlook for Logistics graduates is very promising as it is demanding and highly paid. One of the strengths of an education in industrial engineering technology is the diverse curriculum, which provides graduates with a wide variety of technical and management skills as well as problem-solving techniques. This diversity makes a number of career paths available, with the result that the overall demand for industrial engineering technologists remains high. Based on our alumni survey, 95% of our graduates land a job related to the discipline within a year of their graduation.
While most engineering technologists have traditionally gone to work in manufacturing and related industries, an increasing number are being used in other areas, including logistics, transportation, supply chain, utilities, healthcare, government, and service industries. Our alumni survey indicates that most of our graduates work with local companies. A significant number of graduates work within the US, and some of them are employed overseas. Here are some of the jobs you may find: industrial technologist, automation specialist, quality assurance analyst, supply chain coordinator, safety and compliance officer, and many more.
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Admission Requirements
The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
- $45 non-refundable application fee
- An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
- Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants
- Documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Upload a copy of your proof of immunization.
Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies
Program Academic Policies and Requirements:
The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).The Industrial Engineering Technology degree is accredited by “Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission” of ABET. That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.
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