Engineering Management

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Engineering Management
   • Definition and scope
   • Role of engineering managers
   • Key challenges in engineering management
2. Strategic Planning and Decision-Making
   • Fundamentals of strategic management
   • Decision-making frameworks
   • Risk analysis and management
3. Project Management Essentials
   • Project lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
   • Resource allocation and budgeting
   • Monitoring, evaluation, and control
4. Leadership and Team Management
   • Leadership styles and their impact
   • Building and managing high-performance teams
   • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
5. Operations and Quality Management
   • Process optimization
   • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
   • Quality assurance and control
6. Financial Management for Engineers
   • Basics of financial accounting and reporting
   • Cost estimation and control
   • Return on investment (ROI) analysis
7. Technology and Innovation Management
   • Technology lifecycle and adoption
   • Encouraging innovation within teams
   • Managing change and technological disruptions
8. Sustainability and Ethics in Engineering
   • Sustainable engineering practices
   • Ethical considerations in decision-making
   • Regulatory compliance and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
9. Communication and Stakeholder Management
   • Effective communication strategies
   • Managing stakeholder expectations
   • Presentation and reporting skills
10. Capstone Project
    • Application of concepts to a real-world problem
    • Group presentation and peer feedback

Course Objectives

1. Equip participants with the skills and tools required for effective management of engineering teams and projects.
2. Develop strategic thinking and decision-making abilities tailored to engineering contexts.
3. Foster leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills for managing diverse teams.
4. Introduce financial and operational principles relevant to engineering management.
5. Encourage innovation and sustainability in engineering practices.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply engineering management principles to lead and deliver successful projects.
2. Analyze and solve complex problems using strategic decision-making tools.
3. Demonstrate effective leadership and team management in diverse engineering environments.
4. Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and resources for engineering projects.
5. Promote innovation while ensuring ethical and sustainable practices in engineering.

Methodology

1. Interactive Lectures: Core theoretical concepts delivered through presentations and discussions.
2. Case Studies: Real-world engineering scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge.
3. Group Activities: Team-based problem-solving and brainstorming sessions.
4. Workshops: Hands-on sessions on tools and techniques like Gantt charts, Lean Six Sigma, and financial modeling.
5. Guest Lectures: Insights from industry experts on current trends and challenges in engineering management.
6. Capstone Project: A comprehensive group project to synthesize learning and provide practical experience.
7. Assessments: Quizzes, assignments, and peer evaluations to ensure understanding and application of concepts.