Product Design and Project Management

Catalog description

The course focuses on the integration of product design and project management principles across the product lifecycle. Topics include project planning, budgeting, cost analysis, performance monitoring, and quality assurance, with an emphasis on industry-relevant tools and techniques such as Gantt and PERT charts, statistical process control, and quality improvement methods. Students gain hands-on experience using Microsoft Project and Excel to manage real-world scenarios. Case studies and projects highlight the interrelation between design, manufacturing, and quality, preparing students for leadership roles in engineering and manufacturing industries. Prerequisites: ECO 201 or 202 or permission of instructor.