Program Overview

Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology option is for individuals wishing to work within an industry where a broad understanding of technological concepts is important.

Industrial Technology B.S. in Technology Education, Industrial Technology Emphasis

The Technology Education program in the Department of Agricultural and Technology Education at Montana State is a multi-disciplinary program of study designed to develop technological literacy through the study of past, present, and future technological systems and their impacts on society. The Industry Option provides students the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of areas plus the flexibility to choose courses that allow them to further develop in-depth skills for their chosen career path. Students in the industrial technology option typically intern in business and industry areas related to their career interests.

Career Opportunities

Industrial Technology students at Montana State University go into careers such as:

• City Planner
• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing
• Technician
• Precision Agriculture

Sample Course Plan

The following is a sample course plan for the Industrial Technology program:

Year One

• Fall:
  • TE 207 - Materials and Processes (4 credits)
  • AGED 140US - Leadership Development for Agriculture (3 credits)
  • M 151Q - Precalculus (4 credits)
  • WRIT 101W - College Writing I (3 credits)
  • AGTE 291 - Special Topics (1 credit)
• Spring:
  • DDSN 114 - Introduction to CAD (3 credits)
  • CHMY 121IN - Introduction to General Chemistry (3 credits)
  • CHMY 122IN - Introduction to General Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
  • WLDG 110 - Welding Theory I (1 credit)
  • WLDG 111 - Welding Theory I Practical (3 credits)
  • TE 250CS - Technology and Society (3 credits) Year Total: 15 credits (Fall), 14 credits (Spring)

Year Two

• Fall:
  • PHSX 205 - College Physics I (4 credits)
  • TE 332 - Remote and Autonomous Aircraft Systems (3 credits)
  • University Core (A, D, H, or S) (3 credits)
  • ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
  • ECNS 101IS - Economic Way of Thinking (3 credits)
  • ECNS 105 - Study Econ Way of Thinking (1 credit)
• Spring:
  • TE 303 - Circuit Construction and Troubleshooting (3 credits)
  • EELE 101 - Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • University Core (A, D, H, or S) (3 credits)
  • Elective (3 credits)
  • EELE 261 - Intro To Logic Circuits (4 credits) Year Total: 17 credits (Fall), 16 credits (Spring)

Year Three

• Fall:
  • University Core (A, D, H, or S) (3 credits)
  • BIOB 318 - Biometry (3 credits)
  • ECNS 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
  • ECNS 204IS - Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • BMKT 325 - Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• Spring:
  • AGED 315 - Electrical and Power Systems Operation (3 credits)
  • TE 410 - Computer Aided and Industrial Machining and Manufacturing (4 credits)
  • AGTE 417 - Manufacturing Technology (3 credits)
  • BMGT 205 - Prof Business Communication (3 credits)
  • BMGT 335 - Management and Organization (3 credits) Year Total: 15 credits (Fall), 16 credits (Spring)

Year Four

• Fall:
  • AGED 312R - Communicating Agriculture (3 credits)
  • BGEN 361 - Principles of Business Law (3 credits)
  • BFIN 322 - Business Finance or AGBE 345 - Agriculture Finance and Credit Analysis (3 credits)
  • AGED 333 - Construction Technology (3 credits)
  • Technology Elective (3 credits)
• Spring:
  • TE 498 - Internship (12 credits) Year Total: 15 credits (Fall), 12 credits (Spring) Total Program Credits: 120

Career Resources

Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment. Career guidance and resources are available to help students explore their career options and develop professional skills.