Clemson University recently announced a partnership with experts in Asia to help expand its master’s program in industrial engineering to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the business of figuring out the best way to manage the flow of goods and materials needed for everything from retail to large capital projects.
A Clemson program that offers a Master’s of Engineering in industrial engineering will be broadened to include content specific to various countries such as India, which struggles with traffic, ports, and a widely distributed population. The online program has been offered for six years with a focus on supply chains and emphasis on large capital projects.
While Clemson has already made inroads in India, the university could also expand to the Middle East, the Philippines, or any number of other countries based on global growth, said Bill Ferrell, a professor of industrial engineering and associate dean of the graduate school, in a release.
The master’s program currently has 120 students from across the United States and around the world. It is aimed at logistics and supply-chain professionals at various energy, power, construction and manufacturing companies.
