Industrial Management

Krannert School
Of Management

Typical Classes
 12 Management courses
(including HR Management:
MGMT 44428)
 5 Industrial Engineering courses
(choose from Quality Control:
IE 53000, Safety Engineering: IE
55800, and more)
 2 International electives
(foreign language qualifies!)
 3 semesters of Calculus
 3 semesters of English/
Communications
 1 semester of Psychology
 2 semesters of core Science
 3 semesters of Economics
 1 semester of Computer Science
 1 semester of Statistics
 1 semester of Organized
Behavior/Human Resources
(OBHR)
 Free electives
What is Industrial Management?
A broad combination of various types of data analytics and
management skills
Industrial management is the best career for students who cannot decide between
engineering, technology, management, and data analysis, as it combines all four of
these aspects into one degree. Not only does it thoroughly combine these concepts
into one, it saves time for students who try to get a job in one area only to realize
that they enjoy all of them.
Because of its broad nature, industrial management majors are often offered many
opportunities for career advancement. They can work in micro-scale management
areas all the way up to higher positions within a company, such as CEO, CFO, COO.
Most important, though, is the effects of industrial management majors in their
respective careers. The work that comes from industrial management always spans
across various real world problems: the work that they do makes a real impact on
the world we live in.
Why Me?
Are you driven by learning the intricacies of mathematical models
and by operating a business with your leadership skills?
IM is for You
The field of Industrial Management greatly focuses on analyzing data trends in a
management world. It excellently combines mathematical complexities with
strong management responsibilities. Even though these personalities often oppose
each other, Industrial Management finds the perfect blend to meld these two
concepts together.
This field is great for you if you:
• Have good people skills
• Can think well outside of the box
• Enjoy making logical decisions
• Are very organized
However, these are not defining qualities of the career. As long as you enjoy math
and management, this will be a great career choice for you.
Jobs for Everyone
Purdue’s Industrial Management
program has had a 100% job place-
ment rate within the first 6 months
after graduation
Unique Degree
Very few degrees combine the
technical, mathematical side of this
degree with the personable, social,
managerial side of the degree.
Jobs Everywhere
Businesses in every field look for in-
dustrial management majors. No
matter where you want to work,
industrial management will get you a
job there.
How Do I Get Started?
If you are a new student to Purdue, then all you need to do is apply with your best
qualities and wait for your acceptance letter. However, if you are thinking about
switching into industrial management from either exploratory studies or another
major, you must meet the following requirements:
• Completed Calculus 1 course with at least a C-
• Completed at least 12 credits within the last semester
• Maintained at least a 2.4 cumulative GPA
• Minimum of a C– in any prerequisite classes taken
• Not on academic probation
• Minimum ACT of 28 (which converts to SAT of 1250 if taken be-
fore March 2016 or SAT of 1320 if taken March 2016 or after)
• Unweighted high school GPA of 3.7 or higher
• If you are an international student, you must have a minimum
total TOEFL score of 88 and a minimum speaking TOEFL score of
23
• No more than three different prerequisite courses may be taken
twice to achieve the desired grade
What Now?

Once industrial management students graduate, they have very little

to worry about. With a 100% placement rate within the first six
months after graduation, students are essentially guaranteed a job to
jumpstart their career.

Furthermore, this career allows for leaps in career advancement, all

the way up to positions such as investment bankers, marketing
managers, and even CEO’s and COO’s.

All in all, industrial management is a very enticing career path for

students of many different educational backgrounds. Whether you
like math, science, or business, look into industrial management. You
might just find the perfect blend of ideas all in one.