Universities of industrial distribution
Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
California
The University of Southern California
Georgia
Southern Polytechnic State University
Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Indiana
Purdue University
Michigan
Eastern Michigan University
Minnesota
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Kearney
New York
Clarkson University
North Carolina
East Carolina University
Western Carolina University
Ohio
The Ohio State University
Texas
Texas A & M University
University of Houston
The University of Texas at Tyler
Washington
Central Washington University
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Stout
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Business
1150 Tenth Avenue, South
Birmingham, AL
Contact: Dr. Jay A. Smith, Jr.
Ben S. Weil Eminent Scholar of Industrial Distribution
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Web site: http://www.business.uab.edu
Description
Offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution, UAB's program is housed in nationally accredited schools of business and engineering and prepares individuals for entry level positions in sales, sales management, operations management and mid-management with distributors and manufacturing firms selling through wholesaler-distributors. The ID majors develop strengths in business, communications, information systems management, engineering and technology, human resources and professional selling. Developed through the financial support and participation of industry leaders in distribution and manufacturing, UAB's ID program prepares students to understand the direct application of operations, business and "people skills."
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University of Southern California
Program in Distribution Management
Department of Marketing
School of Business Administration
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Natasha Krywcun
Administrative Director
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The program in Distribution Management at the University of Southern California is managed under the auspices of the Departments of Marketing and Information/Operations Management in the School of Business Administration. Students in the program graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Distribution Management.
USC's program in distribution Management began in 1992 through a generous donation from Richard and Jard Hurd, along with Ronald E. Snow of San Francisco Bay-based Independent Electric Supply Inc. An endowed chair and scholarship fund for distribution education and research were established, providing the means to create an interdisciplinary program drawing upon the disciplines of marketing, information systems and operations management. 40+ graduates per year.
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Southern Polytechnic State University
Industrial Engineering Technology
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 300600
Contact: Professor James McKee
Coordinator, Industrial Distribution
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Web site: http://www.spsu.edu/iet/iet.html
Description
The program was started in 1979 at the request of industry. It combines the study of engineering technology with business administration, and is designed to meet the demands for technically skilled men and women who are equally adept with personal communications and business skills. The four-year program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in one of two areas; (1) Industrial Engineering Technology with an Option in Technical Sales or, (2) Industrial Distribution Technology with an Option in either (a) Engineering Sales or (b) Logistics.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Industrial Distribution Management Program
304 David Kinley Hall
1407 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
Contact: Dr. Richard Hill
Prof. of Business Administration
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Description
Focuses on the distribution and manufacturing sectors of industrial activity, but not at the expense of a comprehensive business education. Admission to the program requires junior standing with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (5.0 system) for the first 60 semester hours of undergraduate instruction at an accredited college. The program consists of 60 semester hours of junior-senior level courses divided between the College of Commerce and Business Administration and the College of Engineering. It is administered by the Department of Business Administration. Sufficient flexibility has been designed into the curriculum to permit those with advanced preparation or substantial practical knowledge to take advantage of their background and experience.
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Purdue University
Industrial Distribution Program
367 Knoy Hall
West Lafayette, IN 47909
Contact: Kathy Newton
Placement, Industrial Distribution Program
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Web site: http://www.tech.purdue.edu/
Description
The department is interdisciplinary in nature, utilizing courses in electrical engineering, mechanical, computer and building technology, and technical graphics, as well as industrial technology courses. During the first 2 1/2 years, students receive broad orientation in the different facets of industry. During the last three semesters, they develop their area of concentration with courses in industrial distribution, management, business logistics, economics and inventory control. 50 graduates per year.
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Eastern Michigan University
College of Technology, IDT Department
122 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Contact: John Boyless
Program Coordinator, Industrial Distribution
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Web site: http://www.emich.edu/public/cot/cot_inte.html
Description
The I.D. program prepares students for sales, sales management and mid-management positions with manufacturers who sell through distributors and with wholesale distributors who purchase, warehouse, sell, distribute and service a wide variety of industrial products. The program offers a high-quality combination of theory and hands-on experience. The graduates, who receive a degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution, become key contributors in the companies where they work through direct application of operations, business and product knowledge.
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
Technology Department
College of Business & Industry
Moorhead, MN 56563
Contact: Dr. Wade T. Swenson
Chairman, Department of Industrial Studies
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Web site: http://www.mnstate.edu/home/
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The Industrial Studies program focuses on practical applications of technology and business with a career objective of either industrial sales/marketing or operations. Program objectives include: 1) development of problem solving skills 2) increased communications skills and 3) organizational skills. The program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a major in industrial Distribution. 15-20 graduates per year.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Business and Technology
Industrial Technology Department
Kearney, NE 68849
Contact: Dr. Don Envick
Coordinator of ID
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Web site: http://www.unk.edu/departments/itech/idhome.htm
Description
The Industrial Distribution program at UNK prepares students for careers in engineering sales. Graduates receive entry-level positions in sales, sales management, account management, product management, purchasing and warehousing with industrial distributors or manufacturers.
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Clarkson University
Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management Program
Potsdam, NY
Contact: Mike Ensby
Director, Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management Program
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Web site: http://www.clarkson.edu/~iem/
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The Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management Program provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and mathematics, combined with a range of quantitative and qualitative managerial principles. Students receive a balance between engineering, calculus, physics, management, marketing, humanities, and social sciences. Engineering courses are problem-solving oriented in mechanical, electrical, fluids, materials science, and thermodynamics areas and are taken alongside students from the university's ABET-accredited engineering programs. This program prepares its graduates for a wide range of industries including manufacturing planning, production management, quality assurance, industrial engineering, applications engineering, project management, technical sales, marketing and purchasing/procurement. The freedom to choose from among seven elective "tracks" to develop a particular focus from either an engineering or business-related discipline allows for individualized flexibility, responsibility and personal growth. 60 graduates per year.
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East Carolina University
School of Industry and Technology
Department of Industrial Technology
Greenville, NC 27858
Contact: Dr. James Toppen
Industrial Distribution Program Coordinator
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Web site: http://www.sit.ecu.edu/
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This program is industry and business-oriented with extensive hands-on training. Professionals are prepared for careers relating to distributor sales, technical sales management, and manufacturer sales. Graduates obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Industrial Distribution. 25-30 graduates per year. Internship required.
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Western Carolina University
College of Applied Sciences
Industrial Distribution Department
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
Contact: Dr. James Turner
Coordinator
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Web site: http://www.wcu.edu/aps/apshome.html
Description
Technical courses emphasize laboratory experience. Students deal with theoretical problems in the classroom and solve actual problems with a "hands-on" approach in the laboratory. Marketing and professional selling are important features. The four-year program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution.
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The Ohio State University
Department of Marketing and Logistics
The Fisher College of Business
2100 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Contact: Dr. Keely L. Croxton
Assistant Professor of Logistics
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Web site: http://www.cob.ohio-state.edu/~logistics/
Description
Offering both an undergraduate degree in Transportation & Logistics and an MBA in Operations & Logistics Management, this program prepares students for the business world by providing them with a broad degree in business, with particular focus on issues in transportation and logistics. Many students double major in Marketing, Operations Management and Finance. All of these options provide a strong basis of preparation for work in the logistics arena. Graduates of this program are nationally recruited by major corporations, including manufacturers, retailers, carriers and other logistics service providers, and logistics consulting firms.
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Texas A & M University
Industrial Distribution Program
Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department
College Station, TX
Contact: Dr. Behbood Zoghi
Coordinator, Industrial Distribution Program
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Web site: http://idsource.tamu.edu
Description
Texas A&M University offers a bachelor of science degree in industrial distribution. It leads to entry-level positions in sales, sales management and purchasing with industrial distributors and manufacturers. A Master of Industrial Distribution e-Distance Degree is also offered - providing industry professionals the next level of education in distribution.
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University of Houston
College of Technology
4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX 77204
Contact: Bob Fritz
Industrial Distribution Department Chairman
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Web site: http://www.tech.uh.edu/itec
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Provides students with a strong background in technical marketing and management. Upon graduation, students are prepared to enter careers in distributor sales, manufacturer sales and management. The degree earned is a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution.
University of Houston
Distribution and Logistics Engineering
Industrial Engineering Department
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Contact: David Wells
Director, Distribution and Logistics Engineering
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E-mail: Web site: http://www.egr.uh.edu/ie
Description
DLE is the first distribution education program to receive full ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation as an engineering program. DLE is a degree option within Industrial Engineering and meets the increasing demands of complexity and performance in the industrial world. This program complements the pre-existing distribution program curricula.
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The University of Texas at Tyler
Industrial Distribution Program
Department of Technology HPR 226
3900 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75799
Contact: Dr. John N. Fabac
Advisor, ID Program
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Web site: http://www.uttyl.edu/~tech/index.htm
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Industrial Distribution prepares students for supervisory responsibility in technical sales, marketing management, physical distribution and mid-management who purchase, sell, distribute and service a wide variety of industrial products. The program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree with an Industrial Distribution Option.
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Central Washington University
Industrial & Engineering Technology
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Contact: Lad Holden
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Web site: http://www.cwu.edu/~iet/home.html
Description
This program prepares the student for occupations related to industrial sales, providing a working knowledge of industrial materials, processes, products and services involving the manufacturing and construction industries, along with a strong business background in marketing and management. The degree award is a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution Technology. Approximately 15 graduates are employed in the distribution industry each year.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Business
Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management
975 University Avenue
Madison, WI
Contact: Ted Bouras
Assistant Dir., Distribution Management
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Web site: http://www.wisc.edu/grainger
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The Master of Science in Distribution Management is a cross-functional program that focuses on the management of goods, services and information among all links in the supply chain. UW-Madison is one of the few universities in the nation with a masters' degree in this area. In this program students learn how functional areas work together to bring goods and services to the customer. They acquire quantitative skills to plan and implement distribution systems as well as the strategic knowledge to manage distribution's role within a firm. An Undergraduate Specialization for business majors is also offered.
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
Industrial Distribution Department
115 Tech Wing, Jarvis Hall
Menomonie, WI 53751
Contact: Karen S. Ferree
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Web site: http://www.uwstout.edu/admissions/indtech.html
Description
This program provides a balance of technical and business courses that focuses on key concerns in industrial distribution. Basic technology and business courses provide a foundation that is essential for entry level employees in industrial distribution. Specific courses in inventory management, logistics, industrial distribution, sales, and communications provide knowledge that more specifically applies to the field of industrial distribution.
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