Welcome to the Department of
Industrial and Engineering Technology

Welcome to the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Morehead State University in Morehead Kentucky. As you visit our web pages you will find information on our various undergraduate and graduate program offerings, IET faculty and staff, advisory board, alumni, resources and student life. We strive for program excellence through continuously improving our curricula and laboratories to ensure that they are tied to the contemporary needs of education, industry, and business. All IET programs are applied technology-based with the majority of courses providing quality experiences in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our industrial technology programs/ options are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Our faculty members are experts in their discipline and they stay current in their fields through conducting scholarly research and continually engaging in professional development activities. The IET department's primary purpose is to prepare advanced technology/engineering management graduates and contribute to the economic development of the region.

Our graduates are well prepared for careers in their respective fields. They are prepared to enter into wide ranges of positions in industry, business, education and government. Systematic alumni surveys indicate excellent placement rates of IET graduates with local/regional/national industry and businesses.

Please explore and look for the program of your interest and let us help you prepare for the career of your choice. To learn more about our programs and schedule a tour of our facilities, please call us at  606-783-2418  606-783-2418 .

Best wishes,

Ahmad Zargari, Ph. D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
Morehead State University
Morehead Kentucky 40351

Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science

Industrial Technology 

• Computer Aided Design and Graphics
• Construction Management Technology
• Electronics, Telecommunications & Computer Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Master of Science in Industrial Technology (MSIT)

Industrial Education 

• Technology Education
• Career and Technical Education
• Certification Programs for CTE
• Master of Science in CTE

Engineering Technology 

Technology Management 

Cooperative Education 

Vision

Our global community is in a time of accelerating interdependence of technology and modern life. Because of this we have a corresponding desire and need to understand technology systems and how they impact individuals and society. The department of Industrial and Engineering Technology has a vision to satisfy that desire and need - to be an educational leader in industrial technology and industrial education, committed to the lifelong learning and professional needs of MSU constituents.

We engage our diverse Industrial and Engineering Technology department in the study of technology to cultivate and expand student potential. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to develop professionals and leaders who are technically competent, innovative in problem solving, and skillful in management of personnel and facilities.

The goals of the IET department are:

• To prepare exemplary problem solvers for professional leadership roles through academic and field-based experiences.
• To provide and support an environment conducive to research and development and the dissemination of technological knowledge and innovation.
• To provide professional development and service opportunities to meet society's every-changing technological needs.
• To dynamically influence economic development within the university's service region.

We believe that our mission and goals will provide the guidance necessary for the curriculum, outreach, and growth initiative of the department. The IET department will continue to improve and grow in order to accomplish its primary mission of serving the citizens of the university's service region by developing competent industrial technologists that are the key to economic development and effective use of resources.