Department of Industrial Management and Technology

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The department prepares students for a wide array of management-oriented positions within manufacturing, construction, industrial safety, and oil field service as well as educational and governmental organizations.

The Educational Objectives of the Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Technology Program are:

  1. To prepare students for technology-related careers within industry, education, business, and government.
  2. To provide students with an academic base for advanced studies and life-long learning opportunities and expectations.
  3. To provide students with a sense of ethics and ethical responsibility to their profession and society.
  4. To provide students an opportunity to experience classes taught by industry professionals.
  5. To provide students an opportunity to be certified in OSHA 30, AUTOCAD, and earn a digital badge in Principles of Lean Production.
  6. To provide students an opportunity to earn a construction management minor or a business administration minor while pursuing their bachelor's degree simultaneously. 
  7. To provide students an opportunity to earn a certificate in business administration while pursuing their bachelor's degree simultaneously.

Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Technology (ITEN courses)

ITEN 1311  Technical CAD  3 SCH  (3-1)  

An introduction to a variety of mechanical drafting applications and techniques, including orthographic projection, pictorials, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in pencil and Computer Assisted Drafting and Design.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 1315  Intro to Manufacturing Process  3 SCH  (3-1)  

Manufacturing processes of products using metal, plastic and wood. Laboratory experiences include projects related to machine tool operations, injection molding, thermoforming, CNC lathe and milling machining.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 2301  Industrial Electronics  3 SCH  (3-1)  

Industrial applications of electricity and electronics, including passive components, power utilization, solid state devices and electronic production techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 1314.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 2322  Measurements and Materials  3 SCH  (3-1)  

An introduction into measurement terms, concepts, and instruments along with characteristics and properties of basic materials used within industry. Laboratory experiences include contact and noncontact gaging and material testing. Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 or equivalent and PHYS 1375 or equivalent.

ITEN 2330  OSHA for General Industry  3 SCH  (3-0)  

An introduction to OSHA?s general industry standards and an overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Standards will be reinforced with laboratory exercises and related problems.

ITEN 3306  Manufacturing Processes  3 SCH  (3-1)  

A survey of traditional and nontraditional manufacturing processes used in product development and production. Prerequisite: ITEN 1315.

ITEN 3310  Fluid Power  3 SCH  (3-1)  

Systems, instruments, and concepts utilized in the area of fluid power with emphasis on fundamental theories of operation, system design, component selection, maintenance and safety considerations. Includes an overview of fluid logic and electrical control circuits. Prerequisite: 3 SCH of PHYS counting toward degree.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 3313  Energy Systems  3 SCH  (3-1)  

An introduction to the basic principles of energy and power transmission for industrial technologists and non-engineers. Prerequisite: 3 SCH of PHYS counting toward degree.

ITEN 3321  Architectural CAD  3 SCH  (3-1)  

Planning, design and drafting of residential and commercial buildings. Prerequisite: ITEN 1311 or consent of instructor.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 3323  Cost Estimating  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Practical methods used in development of cost estimates in industrial management and technology, with emphasis on software used in the construction industry. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ITEN 3331  Construction Technology  3 SCH  (2-2)  

Systems, materials and equipment utilized in residential and commercial construction. Includes regulatory and economic analysis of construction projects.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 3333  Industrial Scheduling  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Planning, scheduling and monitoring of construction projects including development of critical path networks (CPM & PERT), GANTT bar charts and construction cost control and reporting practices. Prerequisite: credit or registration in ITEN 3323.

ITEN 3336  Industrial Hygiene I  3 SCH  (3-0)  

An introduction to industrial hygiene and recognition of industrial hazards. Prerequisite: ITEN 2330.

ITEN 3338  Industrial Hygiene II  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Industrial hazard evaluation and control methods, duties of safety professionals and government regulations. Prerequisites: ITEN 2330, credit in ITEN 3336 recommended.

ITEN 3345  Advanced Graphics and Modeling  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Advanced graphics with an emphasis in 3D design and solid modeling. Prerequisite: credit or registration in ITEN 3300.

ITEN 3349  Lean Production (WI)  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Planning and developing benchmarks for manufacturing operations; measuring, assessing, and enhancing productivity within industrial settings, including an overview of Lean Production concepts. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ITEN 4330  Manufacturing Systems  3 SCH  (3-0)  

A holistic overview of manufacturing; design and solid modeling, robotics, CAD/CAM principles and tradition and nontraditional manufacturing concepts with an emphasis in design analysis and production enhancement. Prerequisites: ITEN 3306 and ITEN 3315 or ITEN 3345.

ITEN 4332  Hazardous Waste and Fire Safe  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Study of fire prevention and hazardous substances. Hazard mitigation and containment polities will be reviewed. Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1311/CHEM 1111.

ITEN 4336  Industrial Employment Research  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Survey of career opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and oil field service through class discussion, field trips and independent research. Includes job hunting skills development, resume development, and mock interviews. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ITEN 4340  Leadership and Supervision  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Supervision in industrial settings; ways and means to assess, motivate and train technical employees to help meet production goals and safety guidelines. Emphasis on the supervisor's functional and essential areas of knowledge, relations with others and personal development. Prerequisites: ITEN 3300 and ITEN 3331.

ITEN 4352  Quality Assurance  3 SCH  (3-1)  

Methods used to ensure quality production through the measurement and maintenance of desired product characteristics in manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: MATH 1316 or equivalent.

Fee: $5.00

ITEN 4353  Construction Management  3 SCH  (3-0)  

Study of management techniques to solve the unique problems associated with a construction project. Emphasis on the management of manpower, materials, money and machinery. Prerequisite: ITEN 3331 or equivalent.

Major B.S. Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Technology

https://courseleaf.tamuk.edu/undergraduate/engineering/industrial-management-technology/industrial-management-technology-bs-certificate-business-administration/

Construction Management, Minor

https://catalog.tamuk.edu/undergraduate/engineering/minors/construction-management-minor/

Business Administration, Minor

https://catalog.tamuk.edu/undergraduate/business-administration/minors/business-administration-minor/

Planned Course Offerings

This section provides a comprehensive list of courses offered by the Department of Industrial Management and Technology, along with a three-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. It is recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to plan their course schedule accordingly.

Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Techology (ITEN)

Course Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Spring 2028
ITEN 1311 X   X   X  
ITEN 1315 X   X   X  
ITEN 2301 X   X   X  
ITEN 2322 X   X   X  
ITEN 2330 X   X   X  
ITEN 3306   X   X   X
ITEN 3310 X   X   X  
ITEN 3313   X   X   X
ITEN 3321   X   X   X
ITEN 3323 X   X   X  
ITEN 3331 X   X   X  
ITEN 3333   X   X   X
ITEN 3336 X   X   X  
ITEN 3338   X   X   X
ITEN 3345   X   X   X
ITEN 3349   X   X   X
ITEN 4330   X   X   X
ITEN 4332 X   X   X  
ITEN 4336   X   X   X
ITEN 4340   X   X   X
ITEN 4352 X   X   X  
ITEN 4353   X   X   X

Marketable Skills

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom by helping them develop marketable skills. These are the interpersonal, cognitive, and applied abilities that today's employers value most. Our academic programs are designed to help students build these essential competencies through a blend of academic coursework, hands-on learning, research opportunities, internships, and extracurricular involvement.

Below are the marketable skills provided by the department's academic program.

Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Technology

  • Knowledge-based skills
  • Understand different areas of the applied engineering technology discipline
  • Effective team work skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a manager
  • Understand the difference between a supervisor, a manager, and a leader
  • Critical thinking skills in a managerial setting
  • Solving problems skills in a managerial setting
  • Social, cultural, and global competence
  • Professionalism and work ethics
  • Apply basic principles of project management, project scheduling, and cost estimates