Program Competencies
The student exiting the Engineering Management Track will:
- Analyze and solve complex problems using engineering management tools and techniques in areas such as operations management, management of technology, project management, etc.
- Apply theories, concepts, and principles of engineering economics in analyzing financial impacts of various key engineering decisions made by businesses.
- Possess the human relations and leadership skills necessary for engineering management professionals, which include proficiencies in conflict resolution, cross-disciplinary team building, mentoring, etc.
- Apply the oral, technical and written communication skills required for effective engineering management practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the societal, cultural, ethical, legal and political issues prevalent in an increasingly globalized world.
The student exiting the Technology Management Track will:
- Apply scientific and technological concepts to solving technological problems;
- Apply theories, concepts and principles of related disciplines to develop the communication skills required for technology managers;
- Perform as a technical management professional in business, industry and government;
- Apply concepts and skills developed in a variety of technical and professional disciplines including computer applications, materials properties, production processes, quality control, industrial design and safety;
- Plan, facilitate and integrate technology and problem-solving techniques in the economic enterprise;
- Engage in applied technical research to add to the knowledge of the discipline and to solve problems which surface in the workplace.
The student exiting the Information Systems Track will:
- Assess the need for, implement, and evaluate information technologies at the enterprise and desktop levels;
- Demonstrate proficiency in business software applications and decision support technologies that improve performance at all organizational levels;
- Apply problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills within the framework of information systems;
- Recognize the strategic importance of information systems as an integral part of organizational performance;
- Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications, networking, and multi-user, wide-area platforms;
- Demonstrate the ability to model organizational and quantitative processes and functions as a foundation for designing information systems solutions;
- Demonstrate ability to apply project management tools and techniques that are essential to managing information systems projects;
- Identify and design opportunities and strategies for IT-enabled organizational improvement and innovation; and
- Demonstrate mastery of functional skills used in designing, building and managing databases that support information systems in an organization.
Assessment
Exit Examinations
Survey of graduating students
Survey of program alumni
Survey of employers of engineering technology graduates
Program Requirements
The following courses must be completed for all Engineering and Technology Management tracks.
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Area Core Requirements
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following:
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| ETM 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| PHYS 201 | Elementary Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | Engineering Physics I | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4-5 |
Track Requirements
Track 1 - Engineering Management Track
Choose 15 hours from the following:
| EMM 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| EMM 415 | Computer Aided Engineering | 3 |
| ETM 317 | Systems Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| ETM 327 | Organizational Management for Engineers | 3 |
| ETM 339 | Cooperative Education I | 1-3 |
| ETM 398 | Supervised Work Experience | 1-3 |
| ETM 430 | Operations and Facilities Management | 3 |
| ETM 476 | Special Problems | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Track 2 - Technology Management Track
Choose 15 hours from the following:
| ETM 339 | Cooperative Education I | 1-3 |
| ETM 352 | Energy Systems | 3 |
| ETM 399 | Special Class | 1-3 |
| ETM 419 | Quality Management Systems | 3 |
| ETM 422 | Industrial Safety Standards and Enforcement | 3 |
| ETM 430 | Operations and Facilities Management | 3 |
| ETM 439 | Cooperative Education II | 1-6 |
| MNGT 450 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Track 3 - Information Systems Track
Choose 15 hours from the following:
| CIS 311 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 320 | Web Technologies and Design | 3 |
| CIS 326 | Introduction to Databases | 3 |
| CIS 340 | Data Networking Systems | 3 |
| CIS 365 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| CIS 385 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| CIS 413 | IS Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 490 | Strategic IS Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Free Electives