Earn an Online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics Degree (IET) from Southern Miss!
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Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics) BS
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If you are interested in pursuing a career in logistics, supply chain management, distribution, transportation, operations management or another sector of industry, the online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics (IET) degree from The University of Southern Mississippi may be right for you. Our bachelor’s logistics IET degree is designed to prepare our students with the knowledge and expertise to meet the growing demands of industry. This fully online program provides you – the student – with a strong background in technical sciences and applied mathematics.
Online at Southern Miss understands the needs of our students, and that you may have responsibilities keeping you away from campus. 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. Your life, plus college. The Industrial Engineering Technology degree is accredited by “Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission” of ABET, abet.org.
A number of scholarship opportunities are available to online students. To find our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, click here.
General Education Curriculum
Written Communication (6 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Composition One
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3 hrs. |
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Composition Two
|
3 hrs. |
Natural Science (8-10 hours minimum)
Select 2 courses with labs:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Biology and Society
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Principles of Biological Science I
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Principles of Biological Science II
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Chemistry and Our Environment
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Chemistry I
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Chemistry II
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Weather and Climate
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Physics I
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Humanities
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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World Liturature
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3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses, 1 history required:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.
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3 hrs. |
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World Civilizations: 1500 to the present
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3 hrs. |
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3 hrs. |
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Ethics and Good Living
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3 hrs. |
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Comparative Religion
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3 hrs. |
Aesthetic Values (3 hours)
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Art Appreciation
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3 hrs. |
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Dance Appreciation
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3 hrs. |
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The Enjoyment of Music
|
3 hrs. |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Select 2 courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity
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3 hrs. |
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Basic Economics
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3 hrs. |
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World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth
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3 hrs. |
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American Government
|
3 hrs. |
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General Psychology
|
3 hrs. |
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Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology
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3 hrs. |
Mathematics (3 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Quantitative Reasoning
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3 hrs. |
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College Algebra
|
3 hrs. |
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Higher-level MAT course
|
3 hrs. |
Writing-Intensive Requirement (3 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Technial Writing
|
3 hrs. |
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites
Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Oral Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Capstone Requirement (Major Area)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Senior Project
|
3 hrs. |
Must betaken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites
Program Curriculum
Major Area of Study Requirements (45 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Digital Graphics I
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3 hrs. |
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Engineering Economics
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3 hrs. |
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Industrial Quality Control
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3 hrs. |
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Industrial Cost Control
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3 hrs. |
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Operations and Logistics Concepts
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3 hrs. |
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Senior Project (Capstone)
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3 hrs. |
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Production and Inventory Control
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3 hrs. |
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Industrial Automation
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3 hrs. |
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Plant Layout and Material Handling
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3 hrs. |
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Motion and Time Study
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3 hrs. |
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Logistics Transportation Systems
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3 hrs. |
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Logistics Distriburtion Systems
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3 hrs. |
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Global Supply Chain Management
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3 hrs. |
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Industrial Simulation and Modeling
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3 hrs. |
Additional Requirements (15-28 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Management for Organizations
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3 hrs. |
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Operations Management
|
3 hrs. |
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Human Resource Management
|
3 hrs. |
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Plane Trigonometry
|
3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses with labs:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
General Chemistry I
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Chemistry II
*
|
3 hrs. |
|
General Physics I
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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College Algebra
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3 hrs. |
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or Technical Elective
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3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Statistical Methods I
|
3 hrs. |
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
Other classes that aren’t listed may count towards your online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics degree once your transcript has been evaluated and posted.
No, online students pay resident tuition. For information about pricing, click here.
If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs. We’re here to help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions and even enrolling in courses.
Please visit our programs page here: https://online.usm.edu/programs/ .
Yes, the online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics program is available totally online. Students are not required to visit campus for an in-class lecture; however, an online lecture may be required by your instructor.
To find pricing information, click here. For financial aid information, click here. For detailed tuition information, click here.
Additional course fees for the online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics degree may apply. Fees range between $20-$60.
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 career outlook for Industrial Engineering Technology 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 Industrial 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 majority of our graduates work with local companies. A significant number of graduates work within the US and some of them are employed in overseas.
If you still have questions, please visit our FAQ page, or take a moment to fill out our form at the bottom of the screen, and we will reach out to you!
Admission Requirements
Any student who satisfies admission requirements to the University through the Office of Admissions and meet core requirements is eligible for admission to the IET-Logistics program. Core requirements include College Preparatory Core (CPC) units in English, mathematics, sciences, social studies, and computer applications.
If you don’t meet the above core requirements, you may still be considered for admission to the summer developmental program through an interview and screening.
If you have an ACT sub-score of 16 and below in reading and English, you’ll be required to enroll in English 099 your first semester. If you have an ACT Math sub-score 20 and below, you must enroll in Math 099 your first semester.
If you are a transfer student, you can bring up to 62 credit hours community colleges and/or 4 year institutions and take 62 more credits hours from Southern Miss. More specific information regarding freshman and transfer student requirements can be found here.
Use the following link to begin the application process: https://apps.usm.edu/admissions/ugapp/
