Ethics Philosophy Engineering
Instruction that exposed prospective engineering managers the theories and practices that are inherent in the ethical environment of modern organizations.
Topics include definitions of ethical behavior and leadership, the history of ethical thought, moral decision-making, and the importance of values such as honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness.
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The class ended with a research paper, allowing the us gain a deeper understanding of past engineer's decisions.
Engineering Economics
Introduction to cost estimation, accounting and financial metrics. Valuation techniques, time value of money, and cash flow analysis. Economic analysis of engineering alternatives including depreciation effects, income taxes, inflation, engineering management capital budgeting of projects, portfolio and public sector projects.
Project Management
Foundations, principles, methods, and tools for effective design and management of projects in technology-based organizations. Project organization, life cycle, planning, scheduling, implementation, control, and evaluation. Special emphasis on project leadership, problem solving in team-based projects, project failure analysis, and advanced methods. Use of case studies and applications to reinforce course concepts. Students design and plan a project from concept through completion including proposal and post-project analysis.
Statistical Concepts
Introduction to concepts and techniques in probability and statistics, including descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include fundamentals of probability, distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, process control, and reliability. Applications include engineering design and analysis, manufacturing, decision aids, and quality management problems.