School of Construction
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS The Logistics Management and Technology (LMT) emphasis takes into consideration the companies needs and prepares students in with strong technical and management capabilities. |
The only program of its kind in Mississippi and one of the few of its kind in the country, the LMT emphasis is designed to enable graduates to enter the job market comfortable with logistics system design, the management of logistics operations, and engineering tasks such as facility design and implementation of logistics technology. It includes courses in logistics and supply chain management, plant layout and other industrial engineering topics, business management, mathematical programming and computer simulation. After completing the program, the student will have a wide range of career options in a variety of industries. (Deleted some material here; moved it to the section above). 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?
To fulfill the need for logistics professionals with strong technical and management capabilities, the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Construction is offering a specialized graduate program emphasis, the Master of Science degree in Engineering Technology (MSET) with an emphasis in Logistics Management and Technology (LMT). The only program of its kind in Mississippi and one of the few of its kind in the country, the LMT emphasis is designed to enable graduates to enter the job market comfortable with logistics system design, the management of logistics operations, and engineering tasks such as facility design and implementation of logistics technology. THE CURRICULUM Poster [PDF] | Plan of Study [PDF] 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 University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Construction. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching the latest topics from logistics and industrial engineering. Southern Miss faculty is also very involved with industry problems and practices, and use industry ties to make the LMT program applied and relevant. Industry contacts are also fundamental to generating summer internships and placements. 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:
PROGRAM LOCATION Students can complete this degree program on the Gulf Coast or in Hattiesburg. Many courses are available at the Jackson County Teaching Site, and some courses can be taken online. 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
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TEST
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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 Gulf Coast or in Hattiesburg, please send your application, immunization records, GRE or GMAT scores, and official transcripts to: Office of Graduate
Admissions www.usm.edu/graduatestudies Your three letters of recommendation, along with your personal essay and resume, should be sent to: Graduate Director 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: 228.497.7281 AA/EOE/ADAI |
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