Department of Industrial Management and Technology
Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Management
Program Overview:
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Process improvement and manufacturing systems
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Industrial safety and hazardous materials management
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Supply chain and project management
By earning a Master of Science in Industrial Management, you will be prepared to:
- Streamline industrial and manufacturing processes for optimal performance
- Lead initiatives in safety compliance and hazardous materials management
- Optimize supply chain and project execution across industries
- Apply data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency
- Contribute to innovation in both public and private sector environments
Industrial Management (IMEN)
IMEN 5300 Statistics for Industrial Leaders 3 SCH (3-0)
Examination of data collection and analysis with an emphasis on distributions, probability, simple and multiple regression, ANOVA and other statistical analysis technique. Statistical concepts are reinforced using industry-related data and a well known and widely used data analysis software program. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
IMEN 5301 Industrial Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Concepts and techniques used by supervisors in industrial settings. Effective supervisory strategies to combat global competition will also be covered. Prerequisite: ITEN 1315 or ITEN 3300 or consent of instructor.
IMEN 5302 Operations Management 3 SCH (3-0)
This course introduces essential principles in operations management, focusing on the design, optimization, and management of production and service operations. Key topics include process analysis, capacity planning, supply chain logistics, inventory control, and lean operations. Serving as a foundational course for Supply Chain Management and Decision Analytics, students gain quantitative and qualitative tools to address operational challenges and boost efficiency.
IMEN 5305 Graduate Research Project 3 SCH (3)
Designed for project option students and requires completion of research project. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
IMEN 5306 Thesis 1-3 SCH (1-3)
For MS in Industrial Management thesis-track students, this course facilitates independent research under faculty supervision. Flexible credit options (1-3) per semester are available to accommodate research needs, with a minimum of 6 credits required. Department approval is needed to enroll.
IMEN 5320 Spec Tops in Industrial Mgmt 1-3 SCH (1-3)
Courses will concentrate on themes not present in the current IMEN curriculum. May be repeated ro a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic changes.
IMEN 5330 Six Sigma Qual and Improvmnt 3 SCH (3-1)
An examination of the various methods and approaches used to achieve, sustain and improve the quality of a product or service. Also includes an exploration into the principles and techniques used to evaluate both continuous and attribute data with an emphasis on the enhancement of skills in computer software that are used in quality assurance activities and/or data analysis. Prerequisite: ITEN 4352 or ITEN 4362 or instructor consent. Laboratory fee, $5.
Fee: $5.00
IMEN 5333 Hazardous Materials Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Managerial techniques for effective handling and control of hazardous materials and fires. Standards, code compliance issues and the role of the industrial risk manager will also be examined. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
IMEN 5335 Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt 3 SCH (3-0)
An examination of risk assessment and risk management principles, strategies and concept as they relate to industrial settings. Also includes an exploration of the tools and techniques that can be used to: (a) assess levels of risk, (b) communication risk in crisis and noncrisis situations and (c) integrate risk management into business planning and decision making. Industrial safety and health issues will also be addressed. Prerequisite: ITEN 2330 or ITEN 3300 or consent of instructor.
IMEN 5340 Manufacturing System Mgmt 3 SCH (3-0)
Survey of current trends and approaches to automation and cellular manufacturing. Emphasis will be both on managerial issues and integration of automated cells. Topics include automation, cellular manufacturing, group technology and just-in-time philosophies. Case studies and supplemental articles are used to demonstrate real world issues and applications.
IMEN 5344 Lean Production 3 SCH (3-0)
A study of the philosophy of lean production. Emphasis will be on designing strategies for implementation.
IMEN 5350 Supply Chain Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Supply Chain Management focuses on managing the complexity of synchronizing an entire chain of activities performed by different organizations in order to deliver a product to the final customer. SCM involves the areas of marketing, operations management, logistics, procurement and distribution. Diverse simulation software are used for critical analysis of the business at hand and for managerial and decision making purposes. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
IMEN 5355 Project Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Fundamental of project management with a wide assortment of business applications. The course takes a decision-making, business-oriented approach and explores both technical and managerial challenges in the management of projects. Course provides a strategic perspective, demonstrating means to manage projects at the program and portfolio levels. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Management
Program Structure:
Master of Science in Industrial Management - Thesis Option I
Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | 12 | |
Statistics for Industrial Leaders | ||
Operations Management | ||
Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt | ||
Lean Production | ||
Elective Courses | 12 | |
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken twice for a total of six (6) semester credit hours of Thesis. | 6 | |
Thesis | ||
TOTAL | 30 Credits |
Master of Science in Industrial Management - Course Option II
Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | 12 | |
Statistics for Industrial Leaders | ||
Operations Management | ||
Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt | ||
Lean Production | ||
Elective Courses | 18 | |
TOTAL | 30 Credits |
Industrial Management Electives
Students can customize their learning path by selecting six elective courses (equivalent to 18 credits) across key industrial domains including quality management, project management, industrial safety, manufacturing systems, and supply chains. All courses are available online and in-person. Students have the option to build their own specialization with the graduate advisor's approval.
The following is the list of elective courses offered:
Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
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IMEN 5315 | 3 | |
IMEN 5320 | Spec Tops in Industrial Mgmt | 1-3 |
IMEN 5330 | Six Sigma Qual and Improvmnt | 3 |
IMEN 5333 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
IMEN 5340 | Manufacturing System Mgmt | 3 |
IMEN 5350 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
IMEN 5355 | Project Management | 3 |
IEEN 5329 | Advanced Eng Economic Analysis | 3 |
IEEN 5335 | Principles of Optimization | 3 |
Industrial Hygiene, Transcripted Certificate
In order to get the certificate, students need to complete three courses (9 credit hours) with a B or better grade including three of the following courses. It is at the discretion of the graduate coordinator to advise students from different engineering majors to take which three courses to earn the industrial hygiene certificate.
Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
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CEEN 5303 | Advance Topics in Civil Eng 1 | 1-3 |
EVEN 5303 | Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering 2 | 1-3 |
IMEN 5333 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
IMEN 5335 | Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt | 3 |
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Topic must be Occupational Health & Regulations
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Topic must be Air Quality Assessment
Planned Course Offerings
This section provides a comprehensive list of graduate courses offered by the Department of Industrial Management and Technology, along with a two-year schedule indicating when each course is expected to be available. Please note that course offerings and scheduling are subject to change based on faculty availability and student demand. To ensure steady progress toward degree completion, students are strongly encouraged to work closely with their advisor to develop a personalized academic plan.
Industrial Management (IMEN)
Course | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
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IMEN 5300 | X | X | ||
IMEN 5302 | X | X | ||
IMEN 5305 | X | X | X | X |
IMEN 5306 | X | X | X | X |
IMEN 5320 | X | X | X | X |
IMEN 5330 | X | X | ||
IMEN 5333 1 | ||||
IMEN 5335 1 | ||||
IMEN 5340 | X | X | ||
IMEN 5355 | X | X | ||
IMEN 5350 | X | X | ||
IMEN 5355 | X | X |
1 This course is offered during the summer term only.
Marketable Skills
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is dedicated to equipping graduate and doctoral students with the advanced marketable skills necessary for professional and academic excellence beyond the university setting. These skills encompass a range of high-level interpersonal, analytical, and applied competencies that are sought after in today’s competitive workforce.
Our graduate programs are structured to cultivate these capabilities through rigorous academic inquiry, experiential learning, faculty-mentored research, professional internships, and opportunities for scholarly and community engagement.
Below are the marketable skills cultivated through the department's graduate academic program.
Industrial Management, M.S.
- Understanding of basic managerial concepts
- Understanding of basic technical concepts
- Understanding of basic special concepts
- Industrial management