Engineering Management & Leadership
3.0
creditsAverage Course Rating
When engineers become working professionals, especially if they become managers, they must juggle knowledge of and tasks associated with operations, finance, ethics, strategy, team citizenship leadership and projects. While engineers’ success may depend on their direct input ¬¬ the sweat of their own brow – managers’ success depends on their ability to enlist the active involvement of others: direct reports, other managers, other team members, other department employees, and those above them on the organizational chart. You will learn these concepts and skills in this course. In this course, you will learn about teamwork and people management, and gain an introduction to strategy, finance, and project management. You will practice writing concise persuasive analyses and action plans and verbally defending your ideas. Cross-listed with Mechanical Engineering. Please note that this course will not be available in the spring.
Spring 2015
Professor: Il ysa Izenberg
Students enjoyed the practical application of skills, the engaging class discussions, and improvement of teambuilding skills. Students felt that the participation aspect of the course was too heavily weighted, that assignment due dates were confusing, and that there wasn’t enough time to ful y understand the concepts presented. Suggestions for improvement included having participation contribute less to the overall course grade and organizing course websites so that all information is clear and consistent. Prospective students should be prepared to be actively involved in this highly discussion-based course and to work in groups for a number of assignments.