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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution
Housed within the School of Technology Studies, the College of Technology’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution online program is designed to provide graduates with the theoretical as well as practical applications today's industry is seeking. The curriculum is developed with input from the Industrial Distribution Advisory Committee which is representative of decision makers in the industry to ensure the curriculum stays current. The program is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.
Concentrations
Students may tailor their concentrations to what meets their personal and professional goals. Students can choose three concentrations from the following:
- Aviation Flight Technology
- Communication Technology
- Construction
- Electronics
- Industry Intro
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Logistics/Purchasing
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Pharmaceutical
- Sales
- Technology Management
- Individualized Interest concentration made along with program coordinator
Students also have the option of completing a minor as part of the overall curriculum.
Career Opportunities
The industrial distribution industry represents a significant sector of our nation's economy. Each year, more than $200 billion of industrial supplies are sold to end-users through distributors. It is estimated that there are more than 250,000 industrial distribution outlets in the United States employing more than five million people.
The industrial distribution program develops graduates for career opportunities in industrial and technical sales, sales management, materials planning, quality assurance, purchasing, inventory control and branch/operations management.
Program of Study
Transfer up to 94 Community College Credits
Of the 124 credit hours required for the bachelor’s in industrial distribution, up to 94 may be transferred from a community college that has an articulation agreement. To see if your college has an articulation agreement with EMU, visit www.emich.edu/ccr/artguide_old.htm.
General Education Requirements
For current general education requirements, visit http://catalog.emich.edu/.
Required Core Courses (39 hours)
- ID 140 Introduction to Wholesale Distribution (3)
- ID 240 Profit Strategies in Distribution (3)
- ID 346 Industrial Climate (3)
- ID 387 Co-operative Education (3)
- ID 391 Wholesale Account Development (3)
- ID 448 Wholesale Policy and Distribution (3)
- PDD 124 Manufacturing Processes and Methods II (3)
- STS 201 Microcomputer Applications in Technology (3)
- STS 224 Solving Quantitative Problems in Technology (3)
- STS 300 Research and Writing: The Technology Career (3)
- ID 340 Relationships in Wholesaling (3)
- ID 345 Industrial Direct Response (3)
- ID 444 Quality Planning in Distribution (3)
For More Information
Robert Teehan
Technology Studies
122 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.1161
rteehan@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].