EMEN 5010: Introduction to Engineering Management

Description

Provides a detailed introduction to concepts, methods, activities, and philosophy of business in the world today. It covers contemporary trends in business, while introducing the student to the language, principles, and environment of business. This course is required for all degree students. For a detailed syllabus, go to emp.colorado.edu/courses.htm

Outline

Managing within the dynamic business environment
How economics affects business
Competing in global markets
Demonstrating ethical behavior and social responsibility
Choosing a form of business ownership
Entrepreneurship and starting a small business
Management, leadership, and employee empowerment
Adapting organizations to today's markets
Producing world-class goods and services
Motivating employees and building self-managed teams
Human resource management
Marketing
Developing and pricing products and services
Understanding financial information and accounting
Financial Management

Benefits

Understand technical management principles and concepts.
Prepare to make the transition from engineer to manager.
Prepare for graduate engineering management study.

Objectives

To introduce engineers and other technical professionals to management principles and concepts critical to success in technical management, and to provide a sound foundation for continued study and preparation for individuals pursuing a technical management career.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing.

Education Officer (EO)

Not Required

Textbooks

Nickels et al., Understanding Business, 9th ed., 2009, ISBN: 9780073511702.

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Additional readings are provided online through the eCollege system.

Hardware & Software

E-mail and Internet access required. Students must register on the web at ecollegedirect.ecollege.com for the eCollege companion to this course. This web tool contains all course materials, asynchronous discussion assignments, a grade book, and other features utilized by the instructors. There is no registration fee.

Syllabus

http://emp.colorado.edu/courses.htm

Sample Lectures and YouTube Vignettes

Lecture Title	Semester	Year	Type
EMEN5010L02	Fall	2009	Lecture
EMEN5010L01	Fall	2009	Lecture
EMEN5010L02	Spring	2009	Lecture
EMEN5010L01	Spring	2009	Lecture
EMEN5010L02	Fall	2008	Lecture
EMEN5010L01	Fall	2008	Lecture

Upcoming & Previous Offerings

Meeting Days Legend: Monday (M), Tuesday (T), Wednesday (W), Thursday (R), Friday (F), Saturday (S), Sunday (U)
Summer Terms: M = Maymester, A = 1st 5 weeks, B= 2nd 5 weeks, C = 8 weeks, D= 10 weeks
Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

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Semester	Term	Time	Days	Location	Instructor	Additional Instructors
Spring 2010		02:00 PM - 04:30 PM	W	ECCS 1B14	Kirschling, W
Fall 2009		11:00 AM - 01:30 PM	W	ECCS 1B14	Kirschling, W
Spring 2009		02:00 PM - 04:30 PM	W	ECCS 1B14	Kirschling, W
Fall 2008		02:00 PM - 04:30 PM	W	ECCS 1B14	Lawton, B
Spring 2008		02:00 PM - 04:30 PM	W	ECCS 1B14	Kirschling, W

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