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Visit the School of Computing & EngineeringThe Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Management prepares individuals to understand and apply technical management principles to engineering projects. Earners will learn how to make the right decisions at the right time with the associated cost, time and quality considerations in dynamic business environments.
Engineering management lives at the intersection of art, science, business and technology. Delivered in partnership with the School of Business, this certificate recognizes strategic leaders who are prepared to take charge in technical environments by allocating funds, organizing resources and completing projects on time and on budget. As complex problem-solvers with a penchant for collaboration and conversation, engineers with managerial skills remain in high demand across numerous fields and industries.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Management is open to all students pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering, a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a BS in Software Engineering. All students in the BS in Industrial Engineering program will automatically meet the requirements to earn the certificate.
Understand how to complete technical projects that require engineering and/or computing knowledge base
Analyze different financial aspects of projects for determining performance measurements for completion of engineering and/or computing projects
Apply quality principles on systems to successfully complete engineering and/or computing projects
Integrate principles of engineering management to complete a team-based real-life Engineering Management project
Students pursuing this certificate take a total of three courses (9 credits) as outlined below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| IER 401 | Introduction to Engineering Management | 3 |
| IER 402 | Engineering Quality Management & Decision Making | 3 |
| Take 1 course from the following list | ||
| IER 230 | Lean Systems Engineering (MER 235) | 3 |
| IER 280 | Data Analytics I | 3 |
| IER 375 | Statistical Process Control | 3 |
| MG 302 | Managing People, Projects and Change | 3 |
| MG 335 | Project Management | 3 |
| MG 360 | Power and Politics of Leadership | 3 |
Current students interested in adding this certificate to their record must first complete the Certificate Declaration Form.
After completing the form, current students can register for certificate courses using the Self-Service Platform.
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