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:
$383.59
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 in Logistics 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 with a strong background in technical sciences and applied mathematics.
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. 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 (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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General Astronomy I
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Astronomy II
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Biology and Society
*
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3 hrs. |
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Principles of Biological Science I
*
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3 hrs. |
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Principles of Biological Science II
*
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3 hrs. |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
*
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3 hrs. |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
*
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3 hrs. |
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Chemistry and Our Environment
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Chemistry I
*
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3 hrs. |
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Weather and Climate
*
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3 hrs. |
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Water and Land
*
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3 hrs. |
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Physical Geology
*
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3 hrs. |
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Historical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Introduction to Ocean Science
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Physics I
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Physics II
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Physics I with Calculus
*
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3 hrs. |
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General Physics II with Calculus
*
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3 hrs. |
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Living in a Material World
*
|
3 hrs. |
Humanities
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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World Literature
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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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Colloquium on the Pre-Modern World
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3 hrs. |
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Colloquium on the Modern World
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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
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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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Concepts of Wellness
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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
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3 hrs. |
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General Psychology
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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
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3 hrs. |
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Higher-level MAT course
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3 hrs. |
Writing-Intensive Requirement (3 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Technical Writing
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3 hrs. |
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites
Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Oral Communication
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3 hrs. |
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Interpersonal Communication
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3 hrs. |
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Professional Communication
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3 hrs. |
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Small-Group Communication
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3 hrs. |
Capstone Requirement (Major Area)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Senior Project
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3 hrs. |
Must betaken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites
Program Curriculum
Major Area of Study Requirements (42 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Performance Technology
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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 Distribution 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. |
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Performance Technologies II
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3 hrs. |
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Engineering Project Management
|
3 hrs. |
Additional Requirements (15-28 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Digital Graphics I
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3 hrs. |
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Engineering Economics
|
3 hrs. |
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Management for Organizations
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3 hrs. |
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Operations Management
|
3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses with labs:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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General Chemistry I
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Chemistry II
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Physical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
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Historical Geology
*
|
3 hrs. |
|
General Physics I
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
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General Physics I with Calculus
*
|
3 hrs. |
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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 |
|---|---|
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Plane Trigonometry
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3 hrs. |
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Calculus for the Arts and Sciences
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3 hrs. |
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Precalculus Mathematics
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3 hrs. |
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Calculus I with Analytic Geometry
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3 hrs. |
Select 1 course:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Statistical Methods I
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3 hrs. |
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Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
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3 hrs. |
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Elementary Statistics
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3 hrs. |
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Data Analysis and Statistics in the Social Sciences
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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. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 30 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work 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
Other classes that aren’t listed may count towards your online Industrial Engineering Technology Logistics degree once your transcript has been evaluated and posted.
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.
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, visit our pricing page. For financial aid information, view our financial aid page. For detailed tuition information, visit our business services page.
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.
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Admission Requirements
The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission
- $40 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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