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Eastern Michigan University
School of Technology Studies
122 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI, USA 48197

Phone: (734) 487-1161
Fax: (734) 487-7690

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About the Program

The College of Technology’s Industrial Distribution program is housed within the School of Technology Studies. Graduates of this program will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial distribution.

Concentrations in manufacturing, information systems, purchasing, materials management, international business, management, sales, electronics and others are offered. Students also have the option of completing a minor as part of the overall curriculum.

The major curriculum is developed with the input from the Industrial Distribution Advisory Committee. This committee is representative of decision makers in the industry to ensure the curriculum stays current.

Please visit our program web site at http://www.emich.edu/sts/id/

Boxes ride down the line
at J&L Industrial Distribution.
Warehouse distribution center
for J&L Industrial Distribution

About the Curriculum

Industrial Distribution Major Requirements 45 Credit Hours

INDT 179 Introduction to Wholesale Distribution
INDT 240 Profit Strategies in Distribution
INDT 340 Relationships in Wholesaling
INDT 345 Industrial Direct Response
INDT 346 Industrial Climate and its Effect on Distribution

INDT 387 Cooperative Education in Industrial Distribution
INDT 391 Wholesale Account Development
INDT 440 Inventory Strategies in Distribution
INDT 444 Quality Planning in Distribution
INDT 448 Wholesale Policies
INDT 487 Cooperative Education in Industrial Distributio
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Concentrations
Concentrations offered include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Computer Information Systems
  • Constructions Management
  • Electronics
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Manufacturing, Material and Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals and Health-Related Fields
  • Purchasing
  • Sales
  • Textiles/Merchandising
27 Credit Hours
   
   
General Education Course Work
General education requirements are stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. The following courses listed under general education are required for the Industrial Distribution Major.


Symbolics and Communication (Area I)

ENGL 121 English Composition
CTAS 121/124 Fundamentals of Speech
An upper-level course in speech communication
MATH 118 Mathematical Analysis for Social Science I
INDT 201 Microcomputer Applications in Technology


14-15 Credit Hours
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Science and Technology (Area II)
Physical science elective
Life science elective
INDT 150 Understanding Technology


10 Credit Hours
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Social Science (Area III)
PLSC 112 American Government
A course in history
ECON 201 Principles of Economics I
ECON 202 Principles of Economics II

12 Credit Hours
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3
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3

Arts and Humanities (Area IV)
A course in literature
An cross-cultural or international studies
A course in philosophy or religion
A course in art, dance, music, or theatre arts

12 Credit Hours
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3
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Physical Education and Health
PEGN 210 Lifetime wellness and fitness or two courses in military science


2 Credit Hours

Total

124 Credit Hours

About the Faculty

Robert Teehan

 


 


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