The College of Technology’s Industrial Distribution program is housed within the School of Technology Studies. Graduates of this program will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial distribution.
Concentrations in manufacturing, information systems, purchasing, materials management, international business, management, sales, electronics and others are offered. Students also have the option of completing a minor as part of the overall curriculum.
The major curriculum is developed with the input from the Industrial Distribution Advisory Committee. This committee is representative of decision makers in the industry to ensure the curriculum stays current.
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About the Curriculum
General Education Requirements
40 Credit Hours
Major Requirements
66-75 Credit Hours
Required Courses
39 Credit Hours
ID140 Introduction to Wholesale Distribution
ID240 Profit Strategies in Distribution
ID340 Relationships in Wholesaling
ID345 Industrial direct Response
ID346 Industrial Climate
ID387 Cooperative Education in Interdisciplinary Technology
ID391 Wholesale Account Development
ID440 Inventory Strategies in Distribution
ID444 Quality Planning in Distribution
ID448 Wholesale Policy and Distribution
IS215 End-User Computing
IS350 Enterprise Resource Planning
MFG123 Manufacturing Processes and Method I
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Concentrations
27-36 Credit Hours
Students may select concentrations from the following:
General Concentrations:
Communication
International Business
Management
Purchasing/ Materials Management
Sales
Supply Chain Management
Technical Concentrations:
Apparels, Textiles Marchandising
Electronics
Information Systems
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical and Sales-Combined Concentration
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Other concentrations with Advisery approval:
Minor Requirements
0 Credit Hours
No minor is required.
University Elective Courses
9-18 Credit Hours
Program Total
124 Credit Hours
Note: Each student must choose a writing intensive course as part of major completion requirements. Cosult your adviser for course options.