Formal study of engineering management topics of current interest.

Principles leading to better management and development of technical human resources and organizations. Included are concepts technical managers need to positively change themselves and to lead others toward desired bahavior.

Study of special topics of an advanced nature. (PR: Consent)

Provides the student with a practical knowledge of how to integrate effectively the functional efforts of many in the execution of programs and projects.

Course is designed to increase proficiency in the advanced aspects of project management. Participants will become aware of the project management processes in PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Techniques and methods for effective management of engineering firms, departments, and personnel. (PR: EM 601)

Examination of the quantitative and conceptual tools for generating goods and services in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations.

Provides the student an opportunity to examine issues in engineering management and to evaluate their consequences in organizations, in the profession, and in society. (PR: Consent)

The concepts and methods for the financial calculations involving time, value of money and uncertainty. Capital and departmental budgeting processes and engineering inputs to cost accounting. (PR: Consent)

The American legal system, contracts and specifications, liability of professional engineers, product liability, agency relationships, patent and proprietary rights, and special problems in contracts are studied.