The Industrial Leadership Program at Northern Arizona University trains leaders for the fourth industrial revolution in the industrial, construction and manufacturing fields. This 90-30 bachelor’s degree program integrates occupational programs from community colleges with industrial leadership skill-building to train you for advancement opportunities in industrial workplaces.
The Industrial Leadership program is available fully online beginning Fall 2020.
The Industrial Leadership program trains leaders for the fourth industrial revolution in the industrial, construction and manufacturing fields. With a focus on leadership skill development, students will prepare themselves for team lead and entry-level supervisory positions in industrial settings. This application-oriented program emphasizes real-world relevant content and a final project/internship with local employers. The successful graduate will transfer into this program from any occupational certificate or AAS degree program including: Automotive Technology, Automated Industrial Technology, Business, Computer Aided Design, Coding, Construction, Electrical, Gaming, Heavy Equipment Operator, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Machining Technology, Welding Technology and any AAS degree holder seeking a career in an industrial workplace.
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Foreign Language | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Industrial Leadership (BIS-IL) program is to provide a quality education in leadership within the industrial technology industries, general business and liberal studies. The program emphasizes written, verbal and virtual communication skills, creative problem solving, teamwork, and ethical leadership. Students will study the field of supervision and foremanship in industrial workplaces in addition to leadership strategies for the fourth industrial revolution. Courses emphasize pragmatic, real-world-relevant content for the industrial workplace and utilize realistic experiential assignments and case studies. The senior capstone is a culmination of the skills gained in the coursework and applied in an industrial workplace setting as a consulting project with a local industrial employer. Upon completing the Industrial Leadership degree, students will be prepared to fill leadership roles within industrial organizations to solve problems and meet those organization’s objectives.
Student Learning Outcomes
All coursework in the Specialization Areas must be upper-division and from Northern Arizona University. Substitutions and use of credit from other institutions are not allowed in the Specialization.
Multi-use of coursework is not permitted within the Major Requirements. Major Requirements include Specialization, Communication, Computer Literacy, Language and Science.
Take the following 30 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Industrial Leadership Management Specialization
Communication Requirements (6 units)
Choose 6 units in the following two categories.
Please note that you cannot use CLEP or locally prepared exams to satisfy this requirement. Transfer credit used to satisfy this requirement must be approved by the program director.
Foreign Language Requirement Option (19 units)
Science Requirement, select from the following (12 units):
AND
Computer Literacy (6 units)
This coursework must help you to understand, in general, the technical components of computers and information systems, how to solve problems using information systems technology, word processing, spreadsheet use, database management, graphic information software, website development, graphic design and use of statistical analysis software. Subject to advisor approval.
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.