Engineering Management, Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management enhances skills for leading and managing technical teams and projects. It offers core courses in project planning, technical organization management, strategic communications, finance, and contracts. With a flexible five-year completion timeframe, the program prepares professionals to advance in their careers without committing to a full master's degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is designed for individuals who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in engineering management without pursuing a full master's degree. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to lead and manage technical teams and projects effectively.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The program requires the completion of five courses within five years.
• Core Courses: The curriculum consists of the same core courses as the Master of Engineering Management degree.
• EN.595.660 Planning and Managing Projects (3 credits): This course focuses on the principles and practices of project planning and management, covering topics such as project initiation, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and project closure.
• EN.595.662 Technical Organization Management (3 credits): This course explores the organizational structures and dynamics of technical organizations, including topics such as organizational design, leadership styles, team building, communication, and conflict resolution.
• EN.595.665 Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations (3 credits): This course focuses on effective communication strategies for technical professionals, covering topics such as written and oral communication, presentation skills, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• EN.595.676 Finance, Contracts, and Compliance for Technical Professionals (3 credits): This course provides an overview of financial management, contract negotiation, and compliance issues relevant to technical professionals, including topics such as budgeting, cost accounting, risk assessment, and legal frameworks.
• EN.595.781 Executive Technical Leadership (3 credits): This course explores the leadership skills and responsibilities of technical professionals in executive roles, covering topics such as strategic thinking, decision-making, change management, and organizational development.

Other:

• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a degree in a science or engineering field and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience in the field.
• GPA Requirement: Admitted students typically have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Transfer of Credits: If a student decides to pursue the full Master's degree, all courses will apply towards the master's degree provided they meet program requirements and fall within a five-year time limit.