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Engineering and Technology Management Area - Bachelor of Science

Program Competencies

The student exiting the Engineering Management Track will:

  1. Analyze and solve complex problems using engineering management tools and techniques in areas such as operations management, management of technology, project management, etc.
  2. Apply theories, concepts, and principles of engineering economics in analyzing financial impacts of various key engineering decisions made by businesses.
  3. Possess the human relations and leadership skills necessary for engineering management professionals, which include proficiencies in conflict resolution, cross-disciplinary team building, mentoring, etc.
  4. Apply the oral, technical and written communication skills required for effective engineering management practice.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the societal, cultural, ethical, legal and political issues prevalent in an increasingly globalized world.

The student exiting the Technology Management Track will:

  1. Apply scientific and technological concepts to solving technological problems;
  2. Apply theories, concepts and principles of related disciplines to develop the communication skills required for technology managers;
  3. Perform as a technical management professional in business, industry and government;
  4. Apply concepts and skills developed in a variety of technical and professional disciplines including computer applications, materials properties, production processes, quality control, industrial design and safety;
  5. Plan, facilitate and integrate technology and problem-solving techniques in the economic enterprise;
  6. Engage in applied technical research to add to the knowledge of the discipline and to solve problems which surface in the workplace.

The student exiting the Information Systems Track will:

  1. Assess the need for, implement, and evaluate information technologies at the enterprise and desktop levels;
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in business software applications and decision support technologies that improve performance at all organizational levels;
  3. Apply problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills within the framework of information systems;
  4. Recognize the strategic importance of information systems as an integral part of organizational performance;
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications, networking, and multi-user, wide-area platforms;
  6. Demonstrate the ability to model organizational and quantitative processes and functions as a foundation for designing information systems solutions;
  7. Demonstrate ability to apply project management tools and techniques that are essential to managing information systems projects;
  8. Identify and design opportunities and strategies for IT-enabled organizational improvement and innovation; and
  9. Demonstrate mastery of functional skills used in designing, building and managing databases that support information systems in an organization.    

Assessment

Exit Examinations
Survey of graduating students
Survey of program alumni
Survey of employers of engineering technology graduates

Program Requirements

The following courses must be completed for all Engineering and Technology Management tracks.

General Education

General Education Courses(See GNED Course Listings)

Variable
Total Credit Hours:33

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).

Area Core Requirements

ETM 120Fundamentals of Engineering

3
ETM 300Technology and Society

3
ETM 307Materials Science

3
ETM 310Engineering Economic Analysis

3
ETM 319Quality and Reliability Engineering

3
ETM 320Project Management

3
ETM 330Engineering Design

3
ETM 421Design of Experiments

3
ETM 499CSenior Capstone Design Thesis

3
MATH 353Statistics

3
Total Credit Hours:30

Choose one of the following:

MATH 152College Algebra

3
MATH 174Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3
MATH 175Calculus I

4
Total Credit Hours:3-4

Choose one of the following:

CIS 101Computer Literacy

3
ETM 110Fundamentals of Computer Technology

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Choose one of the following:

PHYS 201Elementary Physics I

4
PHYS 231Engineering Physics I

5
Total Credit Hours:4-5

Track Requirements

Track 1 - Engineering Management Track

Choose 15 hours from the following:

EMM 303Mechanics of Materials

3
EMM 415Computer Aided Engineering

3
ETM 317Systems Modeling and Simulation

3
ETM 327Organizational Management for Engineers

3
ETM 339Cooperative Education I

1-3
ETM 398Supervised Work Experience

1-3
ETM 430Operations and Facilities Management

3
ETM 476Special Problems

1-3
Total Credit Hours:15

Track 2 - Technology Management Track

Choose 15 hours from the following:

ETM 339Cooperative Education I

1-3
ETM 352Energy Systems

3
ETM 399Special Class

1-3
ETM 419Quality Management Systems

3
ETM 422Industrial Safety Standards and Enforcement

3
ETM 430Operations and Facilities Management

3
ETM 439Cooperative Education II

1-6
MNGT 450Supply Chain Management

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Track 3 - Information Systems Track

Choose 15 hours from the following: 

CIS 311Management Information Systems

3
CIS 320Web Technologies and Design

3
CIS 326Introduction to Databases

3
CIS 340Data Networking Systems

3
CIS 365Healthcare Informatics

3
CIS 385Introduction to Business Analytics

3
CIS 413IS Analysis and Design

3
CIS 490Strategic IS Management

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

variable

Total Credit Hours: 120