Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

The BSIT program’s purpose is to prepare students for technical managerial responsibilities in business, industry, and government. Initiated by SAU in 1989 to meet the growing demand for formal educational opportunities among area employers and employees, it is designed to assist both local industries and full-time employees of those industries. The courses offered have proven to be of value and relevance to industry in creating employee knowledge and skills.

The program also affords students an opportunity to continue their formal education while maintaining their current employment. Achievement of the BSIT degree often provides increased opportunity for advancement for employees in their current or related career field. The non-traditional program offers the industrial technology core courses nights and weekends in Magnolia and Camden to decrease conflict with normal employment hours.

The core courses will be offered on the web beginning Fall 2007. Students must be admitted into the university to take a course. Contact the Office of Admissions at 870-235-4040.

The course requirements are divided into three blocks totaling 128 hours:

1. 43 hours - general education requirements as in all bachelor degrees;
2. 34 hours - basic technical courses as in an approved associate degree or the equivalent; and
3. 51 hours - the industrial technology core, including 9 hours of electives, to be typically offered off campus on weekends

For more information, call Dr. Sam Heintz at (870) 235-4398 in Magnolia, or e-mail address sfheintz@saumag.edu.

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