The collaborative, project-based classes/laboratories create well-rounded, problem solving graduates that would be successful and quickly functional in a variety of industries including manufacturing and packaging. Students develop a strong foundation in science, liberal arts, business and management disciplines; a technical core including industrial power systems, materials and processes, quality management, lean six sigma, safety management, packaging, and product development.

The curriculum includes extensive hands-on coursework in two areas of emphasis: Industrial Technology (IT) and Packaging Technology (PT). The IT emphasis area offers courses pertinent to general operations management, supply chain management and lean processes, while the PT emphasis area offers specialized courses in design and testing of packaging products and systems.