The Master of Science degree in industrial and systems engineering with a specialization in industrial management is ideal for students of engineering, technology or industrial education who want to improve their management skills to get ahead in their career. In addition to learning financial and project management skills, you can choose from a global logistics or engineering decision analysis track of courses. The Department of Technology offers graduate studies leading to the M.S. in industrial management. The objective of this graduate program is to build upon the competencies achieved at the baccalaureate level and to prepare students to assume managerial and leadership positions. The department's graduate program is designed to provide our graduates with the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, the ability to identify, research, formulate, and solve technical problems, an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities needed in industry, the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, a broad education necessary to understand the impact of technology in a global and social context, ability to research topics of need and provide unique solutions to issues.