Industrial Business Degree Program

The Industrial Business Degree Program is a one-year program which is designed for one-year Industrial Technology diploma graduates who desire to complete their Associate Degree and earn an AAS degree. The Industrial Business Degree Program will develop additional business and communication skills essential for management and supervision in the technical fields.

The Industrial Business Degree Program can be used in conjunction with the following one-year Diploma programs to earn an A.A.S. degree:

CAD Technology Program
The Computer Aided Design Technology Program is a 38-week program and provides students with technical training needed to enter the various fields of computer aided drafting and design. The focus of the program is to give students experience in developing media-to-industry standards using computers. Included are drafting fundamentals and techniques, software applications, math, communication skills, and object representation using 2D and 3D principles.

Welding Technology
The Welding Technology Program is a 30-week program and is designed to teach fundamental welding techniques and principles. The program provides an overview of related topics such as metallurgy and fabrication, layout, estimating, and repair. As a state-of-the-art program, the Welding Technology Program continually updates its offerings and is committed to providing the student one of the best welding programs in the state of Iowa.

Mechanical Maintenance Program
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician Program is a 30-week program with an optional 8-week industrial internship, and provides training essential for entry-level positions as machine repairer, building and plant maintenance technicians. This program will provide basic skills in welding, electrical, plumbing, boiler, HVAC, pneumatics and hydraulics, blueprint reading, motor controls, industrial wiring, and conduit bending.

Industrial Electrician Program
The Industrial Electrician Program is a 30-week program with an 8-week industrial internship, and provides training essential for entry-level positions as building and plant maintenance technicians. This program will provide basic skills in welding, electrical fundamentals, pneumatics & hydraulics, blueprint reading, motor controls, motor fundamentals, National Electrical Code, industrial wiring, conduit bending, and Programmable Logic Controllers.

Carpentry Program
The Residential Carpentry Program is a 38-week program and provides students with the skills needed to successfully enter the construction industry. The main emphasis of this program is residential carpentry with related instruction in concrete, residential wiring, and mechanical systems. Building science and “House as a System” technology are integrated throughout this program.

Commercial Construction Program
The Commercial Construction Program is a 30-week program and prepares students for entry-level positions in the commercial construction industry. Students will focus on planning, problem solving, resource management, and team focused objectives. Strong leadership skills will be developed along with knowledge of building science, construction methods, materials, scheduling, and estimating.

Program Length: 1 year*
(30 semester hours)

Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)*

Major Areas of Study*:
Various fields in business
Written/Oral Communications
Electronic Data Processing
Database Management Systems
Financial Planning
Electronic Presentation
*In addition to an Industrial Technology Diploma Program