Master of Science in Engineering Technology
LOGISTICS
MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS
Thank you for considering the MS in Engineering Technology at Southern Miss. This information sheet is designed to answer many of your preliminary questions regarding our program, faculty, and admissions requirements. Also included are guidelines on when and how to apply to the program. Please contact the graduate director, Dr. Tulio Sulbaran, directly at (601) 266-6419 or via email at tulio.sulbaran@usm.edu if you have additional questions.
The Program
Why study Logistics Management Technology?
§ The globalization of markets and supply sources
§ New developments in information technology and the internet
§ Fierce global competition
§ Increasing needs of businesses and industries to reduce the cost of delivering goods and services while providing faster and better service levels
To fulfill the need for logistics professionals with strong
technical and management capabilities, the
The only program of its kind in
The Curriculum
The LMT emphasis is a 34 semester credit hour program. Students will study logistics and supply chain management, plant layout and other industrial engineering topics, business management, mathematical programming and computer simulation.
Each student works closely with their individual graduate committee to design a plan of study to build a program tailored to their educational and career goals.
The thesis component of the graduate program in Engineering Technology is a vital part of the learning experience. The thesis allows great flexibility for students to customize their degrees to reflect their personal backgrounds, integrate their learning interests, utilize their committee support, and explore their potential.
The Faculty
The LMT emphasis draws its faculty from the
Placement
After completing the program, our graduates will have the skills and training to position themselves to a new level in their current career field or to find employment in a variety of industries – such as retail, transportation, or defense.
Some of the career paths open to graduates of the MS in Engineering Technology LMT emphasis include:
- Industrial Engineering
- Logistics and Supply Chain Design
- Logistics Modeling
- Logistics or Transportation Analyst
- Inventory or Warehouse Manager
Program Location
Students can complete this degree program on
the
Students work with the graduate coordinator to formulate a plan of study to best suit their individual needs and preferences determining year-round study.
Admission
Admission to the MS in Engineering Technology is selective. Regular admission is contingent on having graduated from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. In addition, the graduate admissions committee recommends admittance only for those applicants whose academic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skills meet the challenging demands of graduate programs. In evaluating applications, the admissions committee utilizes the following criteria:
Undergraduate
record
- The graduate committee will consider applicants from a range of undergraduate backgrounds.
- The cumulative grade point average (GPA) from all institutions, the area(s) of concentration, the balance of verbal/communication and quantitative/analytical courses, and the trend of grades are considered.
Graduate Admissions
Tests
- A candidate should strive
to achieve good, balanced scores in all areas on either the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Please
request that your official graduate test scores be sent directly to the
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Students whose native language is not English must achieve a TOEFL score of 550 or more.
- For more information on these tests, to download the complete test bulletins, or to register for their graduate admissions exam, applicants should visit the following Web sites.
GMAT www.mba.com
GRE www.ets.org/gre
TOEFL www.ets.org/toefl
Work Experience
- Applicants are encouraged to submit resumes showing job responsibilities and accomplishments.
- While work experience is not required for admission, two or more years of relevant responsibility strengthens the likelihood of admission to the program.
Three Letters of Recommendation
- Each applicant should
request three recommendation letters, at least one of which addresses the
applicant’s academic preparation.
- Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent directly from the reviewer to the program coordinator.
- The admission committee reviews letters of recommendation to gain a more personal understanding of the applicant’s leadership ability in terms of communication and interpersonal skills.
Essay
- All applicants should submit a two-page essay.
- The essay requirement provides the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate writing competency and communication skills.
- Applicants may utilize the essay component to provide the admissions committee with specific examples of demonstrated leadership, to discuss career plans, and to supply additional information that discusses what they will bring to and learn from the graduate program.
The Application
Process
Applicants should note that there are two
(2) addresses involved when submitting admissions documentation in for
evaluation for graduate studies.
Whether
you are taking your courses on the
Office of Graduate Admissions
The
601.266.5137
601.266.5138 (fax)
Your three letters of recommendation, along with your personal essay and resume, should be sent to:
Graduate Director
The
The
601.266.6419
601.266.5717 (fax)
www.usm.edu/construction/graduate
Application
Deadlines
Please consult the Graduate Director or your enrollment specialist for the deadline relevant to the term you are applying.
Local Contact
Southern Miss Jackson County Teaching Site: 228.497.3636
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