The Bachelor of Industrial Technology and Management prepares technical specialists for managerial positions in the industry. The curriculum focuses on practical approaches to managing operations, personnel, and resources in industrial environments, and how various technologies and systems can be employed to achieve efficient operations. It is a transfer program for individuals who have completed technical studies (commonly an associate of applied science) in an industrial specialty, to include: manufacturing, CNC machining, mechatronics, CAD/drafting, engineering technology, stationary engineering, HVAC/HACR, industrial electrician, construction technology, supply chain/logistics, and other related areas.
Students tailor degree studies to suit professional interests and may complete a specialization in one of the following focus areas: Construction Technology, Facilities Management, Industrial Sustainability, Manufacturing Technology, or Supply Chain Management.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Industrial Technology and Management is a transfer program for technical specialists who wish to acquire a broadened understanding of industrial operations and the managerial skills needed to move into higher-level positions within the industry.
Career Opportunities
Industrial Technology and Management graduates will be prepared to advance within their chosen career field and move into managerial positions, such as:
Quality assurance/quality control manager
Inventory control/analyst
Production planner/manager/scheduler
Process/continuous improvement manager
Manufacturing engineer/manager
Operations/general manager
Supply chain analyst/manager
Logistics planner/manager
Demand planner
Purchasing specialist/analyst
Sales and operations planner
Environmental services manager
Project manager
Facilities coordinator/manager
Construction supervisor/manager
Field engineer/manager
The Industrial Technology and Management program partners with two Chicago-area unions鈥攖he International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 134 and International Union of Operating Engineers 399鈥攖o assist those who wish to pursue a degree in Industrial Technology and Management.
Program Specializations
Construction Technology
Facilities Management
Industrial Sustainability
Manufacturing Technology
Supply Chain Management
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Armour College of Engineering
10 West 33rd Street,
Perlstein Hall, Suite 224,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60616, United States
First-year applicants are currently enrolled in secondary school or have completed secondary school and have not attended an institute of higher education outside of their secondary school experience.
This includes students who have taken A-levels or studied in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as long as they have not completed university coursework. Sometimes these students are also referred to as freshmen, regardless of their class standing upon entering the university.
Students engaged in a college preparatory or general education curriculum generally make good candidates for Illinois Tech. Team will take a holistic approach to reviewing your application, taking various factors into account such as high school performance, essays, choice of major, and test scores (optional) to make an admission decision and determine your optimal pathway to achieving your goals.
Recommended Coursework for Competitive High School Applicants: Mathematics: Three to four years; Science: Three years; English: Four years; Social Science: Three years; Second Language: Not required.
English Proficiency Requirement:
TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Application deadline: February 1 for fall (June 1 (for international students living in the U.S. only)); November 15 for spring.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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