Textile Technology (BS): Supply Chain Operations Concentration
Our B.S. in Textile Technology is perfect for students who want a hands-on, applied science education spent in labs instead of behind a desk.
Textile technology students learn not only about the fibers that make up the textiles we use in everything from outdoor gear to sneakers, but also about business, management and manufacturing. They then apply this knowledge to work with textile engineering students and industry partners on a year-long Senior Design project.
The Textile Supply Chain Operations concentration focuses on the design, management and coordination of all the activities required to transform raw materials into finished textile products to retail.
Contact
Dr. Ericka Ford
Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Department
Wilson College of Textiles
enford@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| T 101 | Strategies for Success in the Wilson College of Textiles | 1 | |
| MA/ST and Natural Sciences | |||
| MA 131 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A 1 | 3-4 | |
| or MA 141 | Calculus I | ||
| MA 231 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B 1 | 3-4 | |
| or MA 241 | Calculus II | ||
| ST 311 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| or ST 370 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | ||
| CH 101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science 1 | 3 | |
| CH 102 | General Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 1 | |
| PY 205 & PY 206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 4 | |
| or PY 211 | College Physics I | ||
| PY 208 & PY 209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | 4 | |
| or PY 212 | College Physics II | ||
| Major Requirements | |||
| EC 205 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 | |
| FTM 217 | The Textile Industry | 3 | |
| MT 366 | Biotextile Product Development | 3 | |
| PCC 302 | Technology of Textile Wet Processing | 4 | |
| TE 200 | Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering | 3 | |
| TE 201 | Fiber Science | 4 | |
| TT 105 | Introduction to Textile Technology | 3 | |
| TT 327 | Yarn Production and Properties | 4 | |
| TT 331 | Performance Evaluation of Textile Materials | 4 | |
| TT 341 | Knitted Fabric Technology | 3 | |
| TT 351 | Woven Products and Processes | 3 | |
| TT 380 | Management and Control of Textile and Apparel Systems | 3 | |
| TT 401 | Textile Technology Senior Design I | 4 | |
| TT 402 | Textile Technology Senior Design II | 4 | |
| TT 404 | Introduction to Nonwovens Products and Processes | 3 | |
| TT 431 | Quality Management and Control In Textile Manufacturing | 3 | |
| TT 481 | Design and Technology of Technical Textiles | 3 | |
| Supply Chain Operations Concentration | |||
| TT 480 | Operations Management Decisions for Textiles | 3 | |
| TT 486 | Supply Chain Management in the Textile Industry | 3 | |
| ACC 210 | Concepts of Financial Reporting | 3 | |
| BUS 320 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| Supply Chain Operations Concentration | 6 | ||
| GEP Courses | |||
| Acad Writing Research 1 | 4 | ||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
Acad Writing Research
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acad Writing Research | |||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | |
| WLEN 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | |
| Transfer Sequence | |||
| ENG 202 | Disciplinary Perspectives in Writing | 3 | |
| ENG 1 GEP | 3 | ||
Supply Chain Operations Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Operations Electives | |||
| DSC 201 | Introduction to R/Python for Data Science | 1 | |
| DSC 205 | Data Communication | 1 | |
| DSC 295 | Introductory Special Topics in Data Science | 1-3 | |
| DSC 406 | Exploratory Data Analysis for Big Data | 1 | |
| DSC 412 | Exploring Machine Learning | 1 | |
| DSC 495 | Special Topics in Data Science | 1-3 | |
| FTM 310 | Entrepreneurship & New Product Development in Textiles | 3 | |
| FTM 315 | Fashion Product Design | 3 | |
| FTM 317 | Computer Aided Fashion Design | 3 | |
| FTM 318 | Fashion Development Processes | 3 | |
| FTM 320 | Retail Merchandising in Fashion and Textiles | 3 | |
| FTM 382 | Brand Management in Textiles and Apparel | 3 | |
| FTM 384 | Visual Merchandising Principles and Management | 3 | |
| FTM 385 | Fashion and the Consumer | 3 | |
| FTM 387 | Textile Brand Communications & Promotions | 3 | |
| FTM 400 | Major Fashion Designers | 3 | |
| FTM 415 | Fashion Product Development | 3 | |
| FTM 416 | The Fashion Industry | 3 | |
| FTM 420 | Retail Buying in Fashion and Textiles | 3 | |
| FTM 460 | Textile Market Research | 3 | |
| FTM 481 | Product Costing in the Textile and Apparel Industry | 3 | |
| FTM 482 | Global Brand Management in Textiles and Apparel | 3 | |
| FTM 483 | Global Trade & Sourcing | 3 | |
| FTM 484 | Strategic Planning and Decision Making in the Textile and Fashion Industries | 3 | |
| FTM 485 | Textile Computer Integrated Enterprise | 3 | |
| FTM 487 | Human Resource Management and Leadership in the Textile and Fashion Industries | 3 | |
| FTM 490 | Development Projects in Textile and Apparel Management | 1-3 | |
| FTM 491 | Special Topics in Textile and Apparel Management | 1-4 | |
| MT 323 | Introduction to Theory and Practice of Medical Fiber and Yarn Formation | 3 | |
| MT 381 | Medical Textile and the Regulatory Environment | 3 | |
| MT 432 | Evaluation of Biotextiles | 3 | |
| MT 471 | Chemistry of Biopolymers | 3 | |
| NW 408/TT 508 | Nonwoven Product Development | 3 | |
| NW/TT 503 | Materials, Polymers, and Fibers used in Nonwovens | 3 | |
| NW/TT 504 | Introduction to Nonwovens Products and Processes | 3 | |
| NW/TT 507 | Nonwoven Characterization Methods | 3 | |
| PCC 201 | Impact of Industry on the Environment and Society | 3 | |
| PCC 274 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 | |
| PCC 350 | Introduction to Color Science and Its Applications | 2 | |
| PCC 354 | Intro to Color Science Laboratory | 1 | |
| PCC 420 | Textile Dyeing and Printing | 3 | |
| PCC 471 | Chemistry of Biopolymers | 3 | |
| TE 110 | Computer-Based Modeling for Engineers | 3 | |
| TE 440 | Textile Information Systems Design | 4 | |
| TE 533 | Lean Six Sigma Quality | 3 | |
| TMS 521 | Filament Yarn Production Processing and Properties | 3 | |
| TT/NW 405 | Advanced Nonwovens Processing | 3 | |
| TT 407 | Characterization Methods in Nonwovens | 3 | |
| TT 451 | Advanced Woven Fabric Design | 3 | |
| TT 470 | Jacquard Woven Fabric Design | 3 | |
| TT 485 | Textile Computer Integrated Enterprise | 3 | |
| TT 500 | Understanding the Textile Complex | 3 | |
| TT 503 | Materials, Polymers, and Fibers used in Nonwovens | 3 | |
| TT 504 | Introduction to Nonwovens Products and Processes | 3 | |
| TT 507 | Nonwoven Characterization Methods | 3 | |
| TT 508 | Nonwoven Product Development | 3 | |
| T 493 | Internship in Textiles | 1-3 | |
| T 497 | Independent Research in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science I | 1-3 | |
| T 498 | Independent Research in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science II | 1-3 | |
| TT 520 | Yarn Processing Dynamics | 3 | |
| TT 521 | Filament Yarn Production Processing and Properties | 3 | |
| TT 530 | Textile Quality and Process Control | 3 | |
| TT 532 | Evaluation of Biotextiles | 3 | |
| TT 533 | Lean Six Sigma Quality | 3 | |
| TT 535 | Research Methods and Management | 3 | |
| TT 549 | Warp Knit Engineering and Structural Design | 3 | |
| TT 550 | Production Mechanics and Properties of Woven Fabrics | 3 | |
| TT 551 | Advanced Woven Fabric Design | 3 | |
| TT 553 | Formation and Structure of Woven and Knitted Fabrics | 3 | |
| TT 570 | Textile Digital Design and Technology | 3 | |
| TT 571 | Professional Practices in Textile Design and Technology | 3 | |
| TT 581 | Technical Textiles | 3 | |
| TT 591 | Special Studies in Textile Technology | 1-4 | |
| TTM 530 | Textile Quality and Process Control | 3 | |
| TTM 533 | Lean Six Sigma Quality | 3 | |
| TTM 535 | Research Methods and Management | 3 | |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| CH 101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science 1 | 3 |
| CH 102 | General Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| MA 131 or MA 141 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A 1 or Calculus I | 3-4 |
| TT 105 | Introduction to Textile Technology (CP) | 3 |
| T 101 | Strategies for Success in the Wilson College of Textiles | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA 231 or MA 241 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B 1 or Calculus II | 3-4 |
| PY 211 | College Physics I or Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 4 |
| FTM 217 | The Textile Industry | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| PY 212 | College Physics II or Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | 4 |
| TE 201 | Fiber Science (CP) | 4 |
| TT 327 | Yarn Production and Properties (CP) | 4 |
| TT 380 | Management and Control of Textile and Apparel Systems | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EC 205 or EC 201 | Fundamentals of Economics or Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ST 311 or ST 370 | Introduction to Statistics or Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| TE 200 | Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering | 3 |
| TT 341 | Knitted Fabric Technology (CP) | 3 |
| ACC 210 | Concepts of Financial Reporting | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| TT 404 | Introduction to Nonwovens Products and Processes | 3 |
| TT 351 | Woven Products and Processes | 3 |
| PCC 302 | Technology of Textile Wet Processing | 4 |
| TT 480 | Operations Management Decisions for Textiles | 3 |
| GEP Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| TT 331 | Performance Evaluation of Textile Materials (CP) | 4 |
| MT 366 | Biotextile Product Development | 3 |
| TT 431 | Quality Management and Control In Textile Manufacturing | 3 |
| TT 486 | Supply Chain Management in the Textile Industry | 3 |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| TT 401 | Textile Technology Senior Design I | 4 |
| TT 481 | Design and Technology of Technical Textiles | 3 |
| Textile Supply Chain Oper Elective | 3 | |
| BUS 320 | Financial Management | 3 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2-3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| TT 402 | Textile Technology Senior Design II | 4 |
| Textile Supply Chain Oper Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Must be completed with a grade of C- or higher for major requirements
Career Opportunities
You can find textiles just about anywhere, which means you can find our graduates there too. TT alumni land jobs within aerospace, medicine, architecture, automotive, apparel, sports, manufacturing and more.
These are just a few of the places our graduates go:
- Athletics and Apparel: Nike, Adidas, The North Face, New Balance, Reebok, Levis, Fruit of the Loom, Hanesbrands
- Healthcare/Medical Textiles: Medline, Secant Medical
- Homewares: Target, Kohl’s
- Government Agencies/Defense: United States Patent and Trademark Office, State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
- Traditional Textiles: Milliken, Unifi, Parkdale Mills, Glen Raven, Springs Global
- Plus: SAS, All Trails, Lenovo, Cisco, Accenture, IBM, Wolfspeed Inc.
Career Titles
- Materials Developer / Specialist / Designer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Product Development Specialist
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Logistics Manager / Inventory Manager
- Data Scientist
- Design Engineer / Process Improvement Engineer
- Production Manager / Project Engineer / Product Manager
- Quality Control Engineer
- Technical Marketing Manager
- Technical Service / Sales
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