Engineering Management: People, Performance, and Delivery. 3 credits

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The introductory engineering management course prepares technical professionals to lead people, processes, and projects in engineering and technology-intensive organizations by providing a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling in engineering project management. Emphasis is placed on systems thinking, system life cycle process, and be able to articulate key aspects of building culture and accountability, being effective when managing projects, scheduling, communicating with stakeholders, negotiating priorities, managing risk and uncertainty in a project, calculating earned value management, and establishing repeatable delivery processes. Students focus on the human dimension of performance such as the professional practice of engineering, understanding legal responsibilities of licensed engineers, applying ethical standards in engineering decisions, and recognizing safety, sustainability, and societal impacts. The course is designed for professionals operating close Offered by Systems Engr & Operations Rsch . May not be repeated for credit.