Industrial technology is the use of tools, systems, and technical knowledge to improve how industrial work gets done. It draws from areas like engineering, manufacturing, and management to make processes safer and more productive.
Professionals in this field help organizations work more efficiently across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and petroleum. Because industrial technologists can apply their skills in many settings, industrial technology can lead to a wide range of career paths, which we explore below.
Industrial technology supports manufacturing by helping organizations improve production processes and manage teams. In this industry, industrial technologists often need both technical knowledge and leadership skills to keep operations running smoothly while working through constraints, like:
UT Permian Basin students have the option of pursuing an online Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) or an online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Industrial Technology (BAAS-IT). Entirely asynchronous, both programs prepare students for decision-making roles in their organization. Both program serve a slightly different purpose, however.
UT Permian Basin’s BSIT is designed with aspiring and current professionals in mind. In contrast, our BAAS-IT program provides individuals with an Associate of Applied Science degree with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree and can be tailored for professionals looking to advance their careers in the energy industry. Foundational manufacturing technologies covered in both programs include processes for fabricating metals, separating plastics, and conditioning composite materials.
How Is Industrial Technology Used in Healthcare?Industrial technology is used in healthcare to improve operations, streamline services, and support the effective delivery of patient care. As healthcare organizations adopt tools like electronic health records and other advanced systems, they need professionals who can help:
lf you’re looking to advance in this field, UT Permian Basin’s online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Healthcare Leadership provides the skills needed to ensure effective delivery of services and overcome budget and resource constraints in healthcare organizations.
Designed for working professionals with an Associate of Applied Science, our online program prepares students for leadership roles, where their decision-making and problem-solving abilities will be frequently called upon.
Potential careers include:
Industrial technology plays an important role in the petroleum industry by supporting drilling, production, and other technical operations. In a field that depends on strong STEM skills, industrial technologists help organizations improve processes and support efficient, safe operations.
The Permian Basin is one of the world’s top-producing oil fields. Production, which declined in 2020 due to COVID-19, is now ramping up, and the number of hydraulic fracturing jobs now exceeds those from March of 2020.
The math, science, and engineering skills that make industrial technologists so valued in other fields make them indispensable in the petroleum industry, which is why UT Permian Basin developed a graduate certificate to help individuals capitalize on the oil boom.
Our online undergraduate certificate in petroleum technology provides professionals with a deeper understanding of the technology used in the petroleum industry. For example, our online course Drilling Technology covers the principles and technologies of mud, air, and gas drilling, among other topics. This certificate can be added to a student’s BAAS-IT, further distinguishing graduates from their peers.
What is industrial technology? It’s the improvement of industrial processes, but it’s more than that. It’s a way for you to open the door to new career possibilities. Rather than remain tied to one career or one industry, you can become a more well-rounded professional capable of thriving in a variety of fields.
UT Permian Basin offers several online degree options designed with professionals like you in mind. Courses are 100% online and asynchronous, which will allow you to progress through the program at your own pace. Virtual classrooms are led by industry experts with years of experience, who will help you expand your creativity and problem solving, improve your oral and written communication, and master engineering and manufacturing principles.
Interested in developing your technical and managerial skills? Apply to one of UT Permian Basin’s online industrial technology programs and develop a skill set that’s in high in demand in a variety of industries.
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