THE COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM) MAJOR AT INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL MANAGERS OF THE 90S WITH THE EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO LEAD THE SMALL MANUFACTURER INTO THE COMPETITION OF A WORLD MARKET PLACE. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON UPGRADING AND AUTOMATING PRODUCTION FACILITIES TO PRODUCE QUALITY PRODUCTS AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE. THE CURRICULUM ALSO ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF THE LARGE MANUFACTURER WITH TECHNICAL SKILLS IN THE MORE SPECIFIC AREAS OF CAM OR CAD. THE PROGRAM ENABLES THE STUDENT TO GAIN THE TRADITIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL BACKGROUND WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS IN INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND INTEGRATION.
