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Master of Industrial Distribution
Industrial Distribution online graduate degree program offered by the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution in the Texas A&M Dwight Look College of Engineering.
Program Summary
The Master of Industrial istribution (MID) is a 30-credit hour program tailored to meet the needs of high potential managers in distribution. The curriculum is designed to provide the critical skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the challenging industry. 
Web-based
Courses are delivered through the Internet. Students earn a graduate degree in distribution with little disruption to their business operations. They can work and live anywhere in the world while participating in the program.
Lock-Step
Students enter into the program at the same time and take the same courses simultaneously.
Two Year Degree Program
The master's degree takes two years to complete.
Residency Requirement
Students attend a total of two weeks in residency at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. One week is scheduled each year of the program.
Company Sponsorship
Companies are encouraged to pay for employees to attend and complete the program. However, there are several options:
- Company Sponsorship: Students’ employers are encouraged to fund their complete education.
- Partial Sponsorship: Students and their employers may share the cost of education in any proportion. For example, the student and the employer may each fund half the program cost.
- Self Payment: Students may fund their complete education.
Curriculum
Curriculum includes 30 credit hours of business perspective courses and industrial distribution courses. In addition to all Web-based course work, there are two separate one week sessions in-residence at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Call us at 979-845-4984 for residency week dates. Curriculum is subject to change without notice.
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall Semester | Course Number | Credits |
| Current Issues In Industrial Distribution | IDIS 611 | 3 |
| Strategic relationships of industrial distributor | IDIS 624 | 3 |
| Industrial Distributor Networks | IDIS 614 | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Distributor Information and Technology Management | IDIS 644 | 3 |
| Global Distribution | IDIS 655 | 3 |
| Summer - Optional Global Distribution Travel | ||
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Industrial Distributor Processes I * | IDIS 621 | 3 |
| Quality Issues in Industrial Distribution | IDIS 634 | 3 |
| Distribution Profitability Analysis | IDIS 664 | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Industrial Distributor Processes II | IDIS 622 | 3 |
| Industrial Distribution Enterprise | IDIS 674 | 3 |
* Indicates a week in residence at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Admission Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree. Professional experience is recommended. Managerial experience is preferred.
Visit the MID's Admissions page to download your application today or request an application packet. Follow the instructions on your application.
Required Application Materials
- Completed MID Application
- Official College Transcripts
- GRE or GMAT Score
- Essay Questions (as prompted by the MID application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Letter of Organizational Sponsorship or Declaration of other Payment Option
- Professional Resume
- International Applicants must submit TOEFL scores
Note: A personal interview may be scheduled as a part of the application process.
Admission to Texas A&M University and any of its programs is open to all qualified individuals regardless of race, age, religion, national origin, or gender.
Industrial Distribution Contact Information
Master of Industrial Distribution Program
3367 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3367
phone: 979-845-4984
e-mail: mid@tamu.edu
http://mid.tamu.edu/