Courses

Provides students with methods to plan and implement effective product verification process on a program involving development of complicated products. Applies a process perfected on military programs, but the process is generic and can be applied effectively to commercial products. A worst case product and program complexity are considered permitting tailoring of the process for less complex cases. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Explores software product management activities from product concept to launch while ensuring both marketvisibility and customer satisfaction. Includes market research and opportunity analysis, software requirements, pricing and profitability, alpha-beta program feedback, operational readiness, sales channels and partner strategies. Recommended prereq., some software development experience. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Operations Management has evolved and broadened from a sole focus on the manufacturing of hardware to a more universal set of concepts, management methods, and practical tools spanning manufacturing, supply chains, product development, software development, project management, support services, and accounting. This new approach can best be described as lean and agile management. Credit not granted for this course and OPIM 6080. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Applications oriented survey of operations research topics including linear and integer programming, network analysis, dynamic programming, nonlinear programming, decision analysis, Markov chain and Markovian decision models, queuing theory, and simulation. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Same as OPIM 6070. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Combines statistical methods with practical applications and computer software. Develops commonly used statistical models such as analysis of variance as well as linear and logistic regression. The statistical models are implemented and interpreted in the context of actual data sets using available statistical software. Continuation of EMEN 5005. Prereq., EMEN 5005 or equivalent and EMEN 5900 or equivalent. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Combine intermediate and advanced statistical methods with practical research applications. Develops commonly used statistical models such as Two and Three-Way Analysis of Variance and the analysis of Fractional Factorial Designs for the solution of common business and industrial research problems. The statistical models are implemented and interpreted in the context of actual data sets using available statistical software. Prereq., EMEN 5610. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Student teams launch a high-tech company over eight quarters in a simulated business environment. Decisions are made in all major business areas-e.g. product development, marketing, operations, finance- in competition with other teams. Given the results of the previous quarter, teams make decisions for the next quarter. After the first year (four quarters), students prepare an elevator pitch, executive summary, and PowerPoint pitch to justify additional venture capital or a bank loan. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Instructs students in the necessary elements of a business plan and how to prepare a complete, well-written plan for an entrepreneurial business venture. Students work in teams to create a business concept and take it through business plan completion. Recommended prereq., EMEN 5020 or equivalent. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Available only through approval of graduate advisor. Subjects arranged to fit the needs of the particular student. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Explores commonly used research methods including analytical, agreement, descriptive, and relational methods; experimental design including incorporation, nesting, blocking, and controlling; threats to the internal and external validity of research. Sampling procedures and considerations, measurement validity and reliability, and managing the research study are also reviewed. Prereq., EMEN 5005 or equivalent. Non-EMP students require instructor permission. Same as TLEN 5750. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Students determine capstone research question, conduct literature review, develop research methodology and project plan, write a proposal, and select capstone committee. Restricted to students who have completed 21 credit hours toward the EMEN degree. Prereq., either EMEN 5900 if choosing an applications-oriented capstone or EMEN 5825 if choosing a business plan capstone, and selection of a capstone advisor. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Continues EMEN 6805 as the second half of a two-course sequence for the engineering management capstone project. Students conduct agreed-upon research, research and analyze results, develop recommendations, write a final report, and present the project to the committee for evaluation. Prereq., EMEN 6805. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.

Evaluate project management practices in the student's work unit, company, or in another organization. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the major product management processes as outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Opportunities for improvement and methods for implementation are expected. Prereqs., EMEN 5030 and 5032 and acceptance into the Project Management Certification option. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Engineering Management Program (EMEN) only.