Graduate level course offerings: Engineering Management
EMGT 520 Accounting for Technical
Managers 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
An introduction to accounting principles and practices as related
to financial and managerial accounting. The uses of accounting
information and the means by which pertinent accounting data are
gathered and analyzed for internal purposes and management
decisions.
EMGT 521 Financial Management in a Technical
Environment 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
A comprehensive survey of financial concepts, techniques,
instruments, and procedures which are related to the financial
structure, assets management, dividend policy, and the capital
budgeting decisions of a firm. Basic skills in financial analysis
are developed. Operations of domestic and international financial
markets are covered.
EMGT 522 Organizational
Management 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
Review of fundamental activities (planning, organizing, leading,
controlling) related to the management of organizations. The
concepts and techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of human
resources in the achievement of organizational and project goals
are emphasized. Topics include communication, team process,
motivation, selection, development, and appraisal. Special focus is
given to the management of human resources in a technical
environment.
EMGT 523 Marketing Issues in a Technical
Environment 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
A study and overview of the components of marketing principles and
how those mesh with management in a technical environment. Topics
will include activities associated with product, price, promotion,
and distribution and how these impact the technical manager from
idea generation through delivery to and service for the
customer.
EMGT 524 Production/Operations
Management 4R-0L-4C
Technical or Management Elective
To provide an introduction to operations management for the
technical manager including contemporary management principles and
technical methods. Key focus topics include development of strategy
in operations activities - and the use of a business simulation
exercise and project to illustrate class concepts.
EMGT 526 Technology Management and
Forecasting 4R-0L-4C
Technical or Management Elective
Elements of managing the growth and operation of the technological
systems. Technology forecasting tools including expert methods,
quantitative trend analysis, simulation, and gaming. Consideration
of secondary forecasts, especially those of social and economic
nature. Techniques for enhancing creativity, managing
multi-disciplinary projects and impact assessment techniques are
considered. Computer-based forecasting tools are applied.
EMGT 527 Project Management 4R-0L-4C
Technical or Management Elective
Addresses the major issues and techniques of project management,
including team building, project evaluation and selection,
scheduling techniques, quality management, development of
negotiation and conflict management skills. Also examines project
management success factors. Uses a large scenario planning exercise
and several case studies to illustrate course content. Can be used
as part of the technical or management core.
EMGT 531 Economics for Technical
Managers 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
Applies economic analysis to the solutions of business problems.
Emphasizes the economics of market and organizational structure,
demand determinates, cost analysis, investment and strategy
decisions, agency problems and ethics. Special reference is made to
technology based organizations.
EMGT 532 Technical
Entrepreneurship 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
Examines the principles and tools for innovation and
entrepreneurship in technologically based businesses. Includes
perspectives for both independent entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.
Develops basic concepts of business planning. Emphasizes a major
group business plan based upon a technological innovation. May be
used as a management core class.
EMGT 533 Intercultural
Communication 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
The core of this course is the presentation of the Constructivist
theory of communication and its application. Students are exposed
to ethnographic interview methods and the concept of culture shock
using the BAFA role-play simulation. Discussion of organizational
culture includes a review of publications on this topic, the impact
of culture on organizations, as well as strategies for change. May
be used as a management core class.
EMGT 534 Management Science 4R-OL-4C
Technical or Management Elective
A study of the development and analysis of various mathematical
models useful in managerial decision-making. This includes
discussions of what models are, how to create them, how they are
used, and what insights they provide. Spreadsheets will be used to
do much of the computational work. Topics considered include
linear, integer, and nonlinear programming, network models,
inventory management, project management, and simulation models.
Examples from all areas of business and industry will be
investigated. We will also investigate how companies are using
these techniques to solve current problems.
EMGT 535 Globalization, Strategy and Organizational
Change 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
Reviews the strategy literature and the issues surrounding strategy
implementation in the context of organizational change.
Includes a team project that explores the strategic
implications of globalization for specific industries during
the next 10 years and the construction of scenarios as a tool for
understanding and communication. Individual students will
develop and evaluate strategy for a specific organization within
the scenarios developed in the team project.
EMGT 537 Organizational Theory and
Design 4R-0L-4C
Management Elective
Presents theory, examples, and best practices of organizational
design for success. Strategies for planning, organizing and
controlling organizations in various life cycles stages,
technological levels, and international domains are critically
important for organizational success. Discusses proper
assessment of internal and external organizational environments,
managing dynamic processes, and dealing with innovation and change
to plan for growth and expansion of organizations considering
outsourcing, globalization, communication and information
technology changes. Theory is presented to include politics,
conflict, and change management as issues organizations must
manage.
EMGT 586 Supply Chain Management 4R-0L-4C
Technical Elective
Examines disruptions to traditional operations within supply chains
due to changes in both technology and globalization. Shows how
relationships between suppliers, customers, and competitors have
changed dramatically to affect the entire manner in which
organizations perform their manufacturing and business operations.
Describes product supply chain complexity and the implications of
expanding global customer bases, increasing supplier dependence,
and larger ranges of locations and customers. Outcomes include the
abilities to identify and define the critical components of supply
chains, apply best practices in the buyer-seller relationship and
understand why managing a supply chain is an important strategic
capability for an organization.
EMGT 587 Systems
Engineering 4R-0L-4C
Technical Elective
Introduces system engineering and analysis techniques, including
the systems life cycle, system design procedures, risk analysis,
analysis methods including reliability and maintainability.
Provides applications for mechanical, electrical and a wide
variety of other systems. Uses Visio or CORE software to
create IDEFO drawings and other documentation for system
design.
EMGT 588 Quality Management 4R-0L-4C
Technical Elective
Introduction to quality for the technical manager including
management principles and technical methods. Balance will be
approximately 65% technical methods and 35% management concepts.
Management topics focus on the concept of total quality (TQ) as it
applies to technology based businesses including design,
manufacturing and service activities. Contemporary quality
philosophies are reviewed including Deming and Taguchi. Technical
tools and methods are presented including basic statistical
concepts, control charts for variable and attributes, process
capability studies, six sigma, and tools for design and process
improvement. Case studies and class labs will be used to highlight
key topics.
EMGT 589 Manufacturing
Systems 4R-0L-4C
Technical Elective
Provides a comprehensive introduction to manufacturing systems
covering the 'behavior laws' at work in batch production or
assembly lines. Includes production strategy, scheduling, and
control methods and detailed analysis of fundamental manufacturing
measures such as cycle time, throughput, capacity, work-in-process,
inventory, and variability. Explores historical practices and
the natural behaviors that are described in 'laws for
manufacturing' that help managers understand basic 'factory
physics'.
EMGT 590 Integrated Project Credits as assigned;
however, not more than eight credits may be applied to MS degree
requirements
Prerequisite: Completion of technical component and business
core or permission of instructor.
The integration of business and technical considerations in new
product development. The identification of managerial and
engineering challenges faced in developing a commercially viable
new product within the context of a rapidly changing and highly
competitive business environment. Readings, case studies and
individual projects dealing with strategic planning,
entrepreneurship, new product development, and related topics. The
focus is on a major team project. This integrated project must
include the identification of a new product including all relevant
business and technical issues and the development of a detailed
plan for profitably bringing this new product to market. A final
report with oral presentations is required.
EMGT 597 Special Management Topics in Engineering
Management (1-4)R-0L-(1-4)C
Examines particular management topics of current interest and/or
new courses for engineering management and other graduate students
and upper level undergraduates. May require consent of instructor
or specific prerequisites.
EMGT 598 Special Technical Topics in Engineering
Management (1-4)R-0L-(1-4)C
Examines particular technical topics of current interest and/or new
courses for engineering management and other graduate students and
upper level undergraduates. May require consent of instructor or
specific prerequisites.
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