Engineering Management (EMEN) 1

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EMEN 4110 (3) Supply Chain Management

Explores the key issues related to the design and management of supply

(EMEN) chains. Covers the efficient integration of suppliers, production facilities,

warehouses, and stores so that the right products in the right quantity
reach customers at the right time. Focuses on the minimization of the
Courses total supply chair cost subject to service requirements imposed by a
variety of industries.
EMEN 3100 (3) Introduction to Engineering Management Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: MGMT 4110
Examines topics important to the management of engineering activities Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
within organizations. Topics include the relationship of engineering to College of Engineering students only.
business and management disciplines, the functions of an engineering
manager, principles and techniques for managing financial resource EMEN 4120 (3) Managing Business Processes
and business ownership. Explores best practices in global engineering Covers the concepts and tools to design and manage business
management, process management, legal issues, ethics, organizational processes. Emphasizes modeling an analysis, information technology
behavior and communications. support for process activities, and management of process flows.
Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Graphical simulation software is used to create dynamic models
Juniors or Seniors) College of Engineering students only. of business processes and predict the effect of changes. Prepares
students for a strong management or consulting career path in business
EMEN 4030 (3) Project Management Systems processes.
Immerses students in project management, emphasizing practical Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: MGMT 4120 and
application throughout a semester-long project. Key topics include MGMT 5120
project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
and closure, along with risk management, communication, and College of Engineering students only.
stakeholder engagement. Students work on real or simulated projects,
applying project management principles and tools while developing EMEN 4200 (3) Engineering and Entrepreneurship for the Developing
essential skills. Evaluation includes project milestones, presentations, World
assignments, and a final project report. Use your engineering and problem solving skills, combined with market/
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) industry research, customer interviews, design for manufacturability,
College of Engineering students only. stakeholder management and financial modeling to promote
entrepreneurship and sustainable change in the developing world.
EMEN 4050 (3) Leadership and Professional Skills Explore alternative energy, medical devices, phones, internet, recycling,
Accelerate your personal and professional growth with the essential cook stoves, clean water, sanitation and infrastructure.
skills required to become an effective leader/manager. Conduct personal Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
development through exercises in communication and leadership College of Engineering students only.
effectiveness. Explore leadership styles, managing commitments, change
management, negotiation, conflict resolution, organizational culture, EMEN 4400 (3) Quality Management
emotional intelligence, team dynamics and business ethics. Examine the concepts, tools, and techniques used in managing
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) and measuring quality and productivity in business. Topics include
College of Engineering students only. foundational concepts of quality, customers, the workforce, and
processes. Apply the tools and techniques associated with the quality
EMEN 4055 (3) Designing for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in sciences, including statistical methods, design quality, measurement,
Engineering control, process improvement, six sigma. Discover the basics of
Students will focus on the historical narrative of institutions and performance excellence management, Baldrige Award criteria, strategic
structures that have shaped instances of inclusion and exclusion in planning, leadership, and daily management. Specific examples, case
engineering, how their own identity and background shape their thoughts studies from modern companies will be studied.
and actions, how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: MGMT 4400
equity, and inclusion (DEI), and how involving DEI in the strategic planning Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
process of designing can create additional innovations and opportunities. College of Engineering students only.
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGRU) undergraduates
only. EMEN 4405 (3) Systems Engineering
Examines the disciplined process of designing a complex system
EMEN 4100 (3) Engineering Economics to meet a specified customer need. We begin with identifying the
Introduces engineering cost concepts, financial statements and the needed capability through operational and functional analysis, then
corporate economic environment. Includes concepts and methods of progress through defining requirements that articulate operational and
analysis of the time value of money, project cost estimation, cash flow environmental capabilities that address reliability, maintainability, and
analysis, replacement analysis, risk management and financial case producibility considerations across the system lifecycle. The course also
statements. introduces technical management tasks to include risk management,
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) technology readiness assessment, and program controls using real-world,
College of Engineering students only. current aerospace industry examples.
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
College of Engineering students only.
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EMEN 4800 (3) Technology Ventures and Marketing EMEN 5005 (3) Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
Offers an in-depth exploration of technology entrepreneurship through Covers statistical reasoning and analysis in support of business and
the lens of "The Lean Startup" methodology. You'll gain a comprehensive engineering decision making. Topics include: engineering and applied
understanding of key startup concepts like Minimum Viable Product research, descriptive and inferential statistics to include estimation
(MVP), venture capital, and the dynamics of early-stage companies. The and hypothesis testing using both traditional parametric as well as
curriculum combines lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects to nonparametric procedures for research situations involving one or
equip you with the critical thinking skills and practical experience needed two groups of treatment conditions. The R statistical analysis and
to identify and seize business opportunities in the tech world. Guest programming system is used.
speakers from leading FAANG tech companies will occasionally enrich Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
the classroom as guest speakers, providing industry insights. Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of EMEN 4820 (minimum grade Management BAM students.
C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College EMEN 5015 (3) Engineering Communication
of Engineering students only. Enables students to communicate their thoughts and ideas in written and
EMEN 4820 (3) Entrepreneurial Product Development oral form in professional environments. Understand and demonstrate
Organizations are increasingly looking for employees with training and the ability to write a correctly-formed document. Develop active listening
experience in design thinking and innovation. This course will look at skills, particularly when providing and receiving feedback. Learn to orally
product development through a design thinking lens. In addition, this communicate ideas by speaking clearly, persuasively, energetically, and
course will be teamwork-oriented, but you will also complete readings and with appropriate non-verbal elements. Present in various environments
independent activities that will support the group work and ensure your and to various audiences.
depth of knowledge. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
College of Engineering students only. Management BAM students.
EMEN 4825 (3) New Venture Creation EMEN 5020 (3) Finance for Engineering Managers
Relevant to students seeking to acquire an entrepreneurial toolkit of This course empowers technical managers to make better financial
knowledge and skills for working in the startup world or launching a new management decisions about issues like capital budgeting, project
venture. Covers the techniques for evaluating the probability of success selection, financial planning, and working capital management.
for a new venture and develops a methodology for entrepreneurial The course also covers topics essential to engineering managers
thinking that provides benefits for big and small ventures. The final communicating outside of engineering, including interpreting financial
deliverable is a professional pitch to a group of seasoned investors and statements, the time value of money, and determining financial metrics
the submission of a complete business plan. of NPV and IRR in project valuation. Special topics covered include triple
Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: ESBM 4830 bottom line accounting and sustainability reporting as part of corporate
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) risk management initiatives.
College of Engineering students only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
EMEN 4830 (3) Special Topics
Management BAM students.
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 9.00 total credit hours. Allows multiple
Recommended: Prerequisites beginning algebra and familiarity working
enrollment in term.
with Excel spreadsheets.
Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
College of Engineering students only. EMEN 5030 (3) Fundamentals of Project Management
EMEN 4840 (1-3) Independent Study Project Project managers work cross-functionaly to plan, monitor, and manage
projects to successful completion. This course provides an introduction
Available only through approval of Engineering Management Program.
to the project management discipline, including the processes, tools
Subjects arranged to fit the needs of the particular student.
and techniques used in the management and leadership of projects. Key
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours. Allows multiple
topics covered include the role of the project manager; the project team;
enrollment in term.
stakeholder communications and management; cost, schedule and risk
EMEN 4850 (3) Entrepreneurial Leadership management; quality in projects; and the project lifecycle.
Investigate the importance of entrepreneurship, value creation, and the Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
entrepreneurial leader's role in driving innovation and growth. Explore Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
and discuss building a culture of practical, ethical, and empowered Management BAM students.
leaders, developing a shared purpose, understanding the meaning of
EMEN 5032 (3) Advanced Project Management
values in an organizational setting, and identifying potential negative
Advances and elevates the practice of leading technical teams in pursuit
issues in different roles within an entrepreneurial team. Essential skills
of challenging timeline and budget objectives. Emphasizes the study
learned will facilitate the development of capabilities to adapt leadership
of real-world, judgment-intensive decision-making via case studies
approaches/practices in various business and organizational contexts.
drawn from well-known engineering projects. Acquire industry skills and
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours.
knowledge relevant throughout one's career as engineering manager.
EMEN 4875 (3) Entrepreneurial Finance Sophisticated tools such as Monte Carlo Analysis are investigated and
Teaches the importance of company formation, what metrics are assessed for real-world utility.
important to investors, types of investments and their pros and cons, Requisites: Requires prereq courses of EMEN 5030 or MBAX 6440 (all
company valuation as well as when and how to fundraise. min grade B). Restricted to Coll of Engineering grad students, Grad
Certificate Engineering (CRTGE), Engr EMEN BAM students students w/
subplans C-ASENEMEN, C-ECENEMEN, C-EEEN-EME or C-MCENEMEN.
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EMEN 5033 (3) Aerospace Program Management EMEN 5053 (3) Leading Technical Organizations
Addresses project/program management as it is implemented in the Leadership of technical, complex organizations is challenged by the
aerospace industry. A significant portion of the aerospace industry is pace of technology development, innovation, hyper competition by new
project based and these projects typically have responsibilities to two entrants and a workforce that demands to be engaged and recognized.
distinct primary stakeholders: the sponsor/customer and the business Examining relevant technical organization leadership skills using the
executing the project. This course expands on the traditional project context of stakeholder value creation is the basis of this course. The
management scope, specifically studying how the traditional scope of class explores how leaders multiply their abilities by leading through
project management is tailored to aerospace projects, and studies how others, develop an accountable team, build enduring relationships, exhibit
projects fit within the context of an aerospace business. A common, leadership presence, and create executable strategies.
but not exclusive, theme of the course is the management of projects Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 3.00 total credit hours.
for which the U.S. Government (NASA, Department of Defense) is the Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
customer. Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students, Management BAM students.
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering EMEN 5054 (3) Neuroscience of Leadership
Management BAM students. Examines leadership techniques through the lens of social cognitive
Recommended: Prerequisite EMEN 5030 Fundamentals of Project neuroscience and psychology. Utilizing the latest research, we develop
Management. a leadership practice based on neuroscience. Consideration for
Grading Basis: Letter Grade leading oneself, leading others and leading organizations is covered.
EMEN 5042 (3) Quality Management Topics include neuroplasticity, psychological safety, resililence, mental
Focuses on the principles and practices of quality management in toughness, primal power of storytelling, improv and creativity, as well as
modern organizations. Students will develop an understanding of the subtle power of influence.
theories, methodologies, and tools used to achieve and maintain high Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
levels of quality in products and services. Topics covered include Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean Management, ISO 9001, Management BAM students.
and Continuous Improvement. Students will learn how to design and EMEN 5055 (3) Leading for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Engineering
implement quality management systems, conduct process improvement This course focuses on the importance of embedding diversity equity
initiatives, measure / analyze performance data, lead organizational inclusion (DEI) in engineering workplace environments. Students focus
change. on the historical narrative of institutions and institutional structures that
Requisites: Restricted to graduate students and Engineering have shaped instances of inclusion and exclusion in engineering, how
Management BAM students only. their own identity and background shape their thoughts and actions,
EMEN 5050 (3) Leading Oneself and how transformational leadership is enacted for DEI in a challenging
The "Leading Oneself" course offers a comprehensive blueprint for atmosphere.
professional's keen on honing their leadership capabilities, starting Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
with the cornerstone of personal excellence. The curriculum delves into Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
essential areas such as personal accountability, genuine leadership traits, Management BAM students.
individual brand development, enhanced self-awareness, fostering a EMEN 5065 (3) Global Topics in Aerospace
growth mindset, mastering emotional intelligence, and achieving personal Examining current international space topics including civil, military,
mastery. This content lays the foundation for all leadership to follow. and commercial activities forms the basis for this course. The origins
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students, and evolution of space policy and laws, current organizational and
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering governance structures, space economics, space sustainability, human
Management BAM students. exploration strategies, the future of space exploration, and recent
EMEN 5052 (3) Leading Others developments in the commercial space sector will be analyzed. The
Understand and apply leadership techniques that develop and sustain course exposes students to the current context of the industry to prepare
a high-powered technical organization. Specifically, students evaluate them for a career in the space economy.
qualities associated with successful leaders, learn practical leadership Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours.
skills such as defining roles and responsibilities, setting vision, coaching, Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
and dealing with conflicts. The course then addresses team building, Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
from hiring the right team members, to managing the team, and Management BAM students.
conducting effective team meetings. EMEN 5080 (3) Ethical Decision-Making in Engineering Management
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students, Learn how to recognize ethical issues and dilemmas affecting managers
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering in the workplace. Understand various models and practices offering
Management BAM students. solutions to these issues and how to create a culture of ethics and
integrity in supporting and/or building a profitable, healthy and
responsible organization.
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Management BAM students.
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EMEN 5090 (3) Marketing and Technology Ventures EMEN 5230 (3) Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis
Why do great products often lose in tech markets? This course analyzes This course examines the qualities, concepts, and methodologies
processes for developing the customer bases essential for commercial of resilience leadership amid conditions of chaos, uncertainty, and
success. Student teams develop strategic launch programs for actual catastrophic breakdowns of complex social, ecological, and technological
tech startups of their choosing. Students will analyze and discuss systems. The curriculum draws on topics from resilience policy,
real-world case studies and alternative strategies. Structured towards resilience engineering, crisis leadership, contemporary literature, and
professional applicability for engineers in large enterprises as well as current events. These components collectively build a comprehensive
startups. understanding of resilience as a dynamic blend of processes embedded
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students, within and across complex systems like critical infrastructure essential to
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering public health, safety, security, and well-being.
Management BAM students. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students and Engineering
Management BAM students only.
EMEN 5094 (3) Technology Entrepreneurship
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
This course is designed for engineers, project managers, and technical
leaders interested in learning how to leverage technology to solve EMEN 5315 (3) Business Law for Engineering Managers
problems and meet emerging market demands. Students learn how to Provides engineering students an introduction to important areas of
apply a holistic approach that engages an entrepreneurial mindset with business law likely to be encountered as technology and engineering
methods like entrepreneurial systems thinking and opportunity pattern managers. Topics include fundamental legal concepts, intellectual
recognition to identify and address target customer needs. The course property and strategy, contracts, data privacy and product liability. The
empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and methods needed to course uses experiential and practical approaches and exercises to
create and launch a new technology company. enable the student to identify and address critical legal issues in real-
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students, world business contexts.
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours.
Management BAM students. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
EMEN 5215 (3) Applied Sustainability for Engineering Managers
Management BAM students.
Provides students the tools to integrate sustainability into business.
The course explores why social and environmental sustainability EMEN 5400 (3) Technical Product Development
are important, and how successful companies are incorporating Product Development introduces contemporary methods like design
sustainability as a core strategy. It then addresses the engineer¿s role thinking and sustainability for the circular economy to identify and
in developing sustainable products through principles of the circular create products and services that address verified customer needs and
economy and life cycle assessment. The course culminates with a problems. By focusing on solutions and benefits offered, the course
discussion of triple bottom line accounting, and how companies use the takes a project-based approach from ideation, concept development, and
sustainability report to demonstrate progress toward their sustainability prototyping to customer validation, pricing, and productization. Students
goals. learn how to present their product concepts to senior management or
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours. potential investors and showcase their prototypes in a tradeshow-like
Requisites: Restricted to graduate students and Engineering setting.
Management BAM students only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
EMEN 5220 (3) Product Design for the Circular Economy
Management BAM students.
Product Design for the Circular Economy provides the tools and
knowledge necessary to implement Circular Economy (CE) principles, EMEN 5405 (3) Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
including design frameworks defined by Design for ¿R¿, Cradle-to-Cradle, Examines the disciplined process of designing a complex system
Biomimicry, ISO 14000 and several EU Directives. Products can be to meet a specified customer need. We begin with identifying the
certified if they meet certain criteria, and the course covers the major needed capability through operational and functional analysis, then
certifications available today. Finally, the course shows how companies progress through defining requirements that articulate operational and
report their progress using methods prescribed by the Global Reporting environmental capabilities that address reliability, maintainability, and
Initiative (GRI). producibility considerations across the system lifecycle. The course also
introduces technical management tasks to include risk management,
EMEN 5225 (3) Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains
technology readiness assessment, and program controls using real-world,
Innovative organizations need leaders and managers who understand
current aerospace industry examples.
the complex nature of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
resilience. In this course, students will learn strategies to become good
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
corporate citizens while still creating value for stakeholders. Students
Management BAM students.
will learn concepts and practices companies employ to manage business
processes that meet business needs while reducing negative impacts on
the pollution and waste. You will also learn to build a more sustainable
and socially responsible supply chains.
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EMEN 5415 (3) Systems Requirements, Verification and Validation

Fundamentals
This course introduces the concepts of Requirements, Verification
and Validation as applied during system development. Students
completing this course will understand the terminology, usage, planning,
organization roles, as well as how these methods are used during the
system development lifecycle and how to determine what methods are
appropriate for the type of project they may be working.
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Management BAM students.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
EMEN 5500 (3) Lean and Agile Management
Learn lean and agile concepts and tools to improve customer value,
improve processes and reduce waste. Examine and apply lean and
agile principles in diverse circumstances including hardware/software,
product development/ongoing operations and manufacturing products/
providing services. Apply your learning to improving performance in
current responsibilities, whether as an individual contributor or as a
manager.
Equivalent - Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: OPIM 6080
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Management BAM students.
EMEN 5830 (3) Special Topics
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 9.00 total credit hours. Allows multiple
enrollment in term.
Requisites: Restricted to graduate students and Engineering
Management BAM students only.
EMEN 5840 (1-3) Independent Study Project
Available only through approval of graduate advisor. Subjects arranged
to fit the needs of the particular student. Non-EMP students require
instructor permission.
Repeatable: Repeatable for up to 6.00 total credit hours. Allows multiple
enrollment in term.
Requisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students,
Graduate Certificate Engineering (CRTGE) students and Engineering
Management BAM students.