College: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

This major focuses on integrating engineering principles with management practices, preparing students to lead and manage complex engineering projects and teams. Students gain skills in project management, operations research, quality control, and strategic decision-making, equipping them for leadership roles in engineering, technology, and related industries.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand engineering principles and management theories.
• Develop skills in project management and operations research.
• Learn quality control and continuous improvement techniques.
• Explore strategic decision-making and leadership in engineering contexts.
• Analyze engineering data and performance metrics.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Main Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Engineering Management - Overview of engineering management principles, industry trends, and leadership roles.
2. Project Management - Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
3. Operations Research - Quantitative methods for decision-making, optimization, and simulation.
4. Quality Control and Assurance - Statistical process control, Six Sigma, and total quality management.
5. Engineering Economics - Cost analysis, capital budgeting, and financial decision-making in engineering projects.
6. Strategic Management in Engineering - Strategic planning, competitive analysis, and innovation management.
7. Leadership and Organizational Behavior - Leadership theories, team dynamics, and organizational change management.
8. Supply Chain and Logistics Management - Supply chain design, inventory management, and logistics optimization.
9. Practical/Applied Training - Hands-on experiences in engineering management roles within technology companies, manufacturing firms, or consulting agencies.
10. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying skills in engineering management, such as a detailed project plan, operations research study, or quality improvement initiative.

Assessment Methods:

• Project management plans, operations research analyses, quality control reports, and engineering economics studies.
• Strategic management case studies, leadership and organizational behavior essays, supply chain management projects, training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Engineering Management" by various authors.
• "Project Management" by various authors.
• "Operations Research" by various authors.
• "Quality Control and Assurance" by various authors.
• "Engineering Economics" by various authors.
• "Strategic Management in Engineering" by various authors.
• "Leadership and Organizational Behavior" by various authors.
• "Supply Chain and Logistics Management" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of engineering and mathematics, with an interest in management and leadership.

Duration:

Usually two years for a master's degree or four years for a bachelor's degree focusing on engineering management.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications from professional organizations such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), Six Sigma certifications, or equivalent engineering management certifications.

Target Audience:

Aspiring engineering managers, project managers, operations researchers, quality control specialists, and professionals seeking leadership roles in engineering, technology, manufacturing, consulting, and related industries. This major equips students with the management and leadership skills necessary to excel in engineering management and support careers in various engineering and technological leadership roles.