INFORMATION SESSION For Spring 2011 Cohort Master of Engineering Management 1

INFORMATION SESSION

For Spring 2011 Cohort

Master of Engineering Management1

ABOUT SCSUEstablished in 1869Is the largest State University in MinnesotaHas over 17000 Students and 700 FacultyPrides itself in Teaching ExcellenceMEM started in 2002 and is a high demand program on

campus and in the twin cities.Has a student chapter of the American Society of

Engineering Management.SCSU is the only University in MN with an ASEM

certified EM program.

Master of Engineering Management

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About Metropolitan State Univ.Established in 1971 to serve metropolitan

area adult studentsCommitted to the communityFocus on innovative teachingServes ~ 9000 students (ave. age = 31,

65% part-time)COM has 9 undergrad majors and 3

graduate degrees


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What is Engineering Management?Master of Engineering Management is

a special program that helps Engineering Managers, Technologists & Scientists improve their management effectiveness. The course content is suitable for graduates from a wide spectrum of disciplines including but not limited to Mechanical, Bio-Medical, Electrical, Civil, Manufacturing, Industrial, Computer and Software Engineering and Physical Sciences and Business studies.

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Course Outline Engineering Management Engineering Project Management Engineering Economy Managing Innovation and Technology Quality Engineering *Operations Management *Financial Management *Supply Chain Management *Organizational Behavior Industry Project – Your workplace, or a China

industrial tour Capstone Project (workplace based)(* Metropolitan State University course)


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Certified ProgramOffered by Engineering Department with ABET certified

undergraduate Engineering programsAll graduate Programs at SCSU are certified by North

Central Association.The only EM program in Minnesota certified by the

American Society of Engineering Management – one of 5 out of 200 nationally!

Graduates from this MEM program are eligible to get the title of A.E.M. Those with 3 years experience can sit the P.E.M (Professional Engineering Manager) certification exam.


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Suitability to working ProfessionalsClasses on Friday nights, Saturday mornings

with free and plentiful parking (1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul)

Classes every other week starting January 2011 – typically 6 meetings per courseProfessionally qualified Faculty both from SCSU,

Metropolitan State University and Industry.Workplace based homework in the form of

projects (e.g., Project Management, Quality Engineering etc.)


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Benefits

Improved Management and Communication Skills

Up-to-date course materialSmall class size (no more than 20)Network with other professionals in the

programCareer Advancement with a Master’s degree18 month program runs through summer at

an even pace and outside work hours.Best value for money in the Twin Cities.


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Application Process

Fill in the application form and send it to the SCSU School of Graduate Studies with a check for $35 or on-line by credit card.

Attach official undergraduate transcripts and statement of purpose.

Three letters of recommendation (in the format provided in the form) – to speed up send in sealed envelopes along with your application package

Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if available – waived for this cohort

Completed applications are due by 8th November 2010, preferably earlier because seats are limited.


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Course Schedule Starting January 2011 Term 1 (Spring 2011) EM 663 Engineering Management 3 credits *Operations Management 3 credits Term 2 (Summer 2011):- EM 660 Engineering Project Management 3 credits Financial Management 3 credits Term 3 (Fall 2011): - *Organizational Behavior 3credits EM 560 Quality Engineering 3 credits Term 4 (Spring 2012):- *Supply Chain Management 3 credits EM 632 Engineering Economy 3 credits Term 5 (Summer 2012):- Management of Innovation and Technology 3 credits EM 696 Capstone Project 3 credits EM 680 Industry project/Industrial tour of China 3 credits

Tuition Fees $550 per credit – Total 33 credits


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Inside the CoursesEngineering Management

Latest research on Leadership attributes that Engineers value most in their Engineering Managers.

Dimensions of Technical LeadershipEngineering Code of EthicsHow to overcome barriers to delegationInternational Engineering Management Styles


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Inside the CoursesQuality Engineering

How to perform Gauge R&R and process capability studies?

How to choose sampling plans for incoming inspection

How to conduct a fractional DOE?How to study interactions using a Taguchi

orthogonal array?Software Quality Metrics


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Inside the CoursesOrganizational Behavior

Learning to think strategically about a company, its business position, and how it can gain and maintain a competitive advantage

Understand individual/group behavior in organizations as influenced by individual differences, group processes and interactions, and organizational processes.

Skills and abilities essential for effective management in changing organizational contexts


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Inside the CoursesEngineering Project Management

Integration of Projects into the strategic management of an enterprise

Managerial and leadership skills in both technical and socio-cultural dimensions of the project management process

Tradeoffs among cost, time, and scope for the success of a project

Knowledge for planning, scheduling, controlling, and assessing projects


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Inside the CoursesManaging Innovation and Technology

Offered by Professionals from Industry. understanding of the “state of the art” of the strategic

management of technology and innovation. understanding about the process of bringing “newness”

into an organization—through internal innovation and/or through external strategic alliances.

conceptual framework for assessing and auditing the technology capabilities of a business organization.

insight concerning the skills necessary to be effective as a general manager in the innovation process and/or alliance building process.

insight on leaders and leadership traits in the business world today


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Inside the CoursesProduction and Operations Management

New product development and process designUnderstanding the latest concepts and tools of

JIT, lean, Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and TPSUnderstanding role of information systems in

operations including MRP/ERP/E-CommerceChanging global manufacturing environment

(outsourcing, off-shoring, global network of facilities, etc.)


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Inside the CoursesFinancial Management

How capital budgeting decisions are madeHow we value bonds, stock options and

companiesRisk and Return RelationshipsMergers, Acquisitions and BankruptcyEntrepreneurship and the Process of going

public with an IPO


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Inside the CoursesEngineering Economy

Decision making among alternative projectsCost benefit analysis of engineering projectsEffect of income taxes on engineering project

analysisRisk Analysis on Project investment decisions


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Faculty Ben Baliga, Ph.D., P.E.

B.E., University of Mysore; Master of Management Science, University of Poona, India; Master of Engineering (CIM), Swinburne, Australia; Ph.D., Swinburne, Australia. Professor, St. Cloud State University.

Carol Bormann Young, PhDB.S. and M.B.A. in Finance, MN State University – Mankato; PhD in Organizational Theory & Strategy, University of North Texas. Professor & Director of Graduate Programs, College of Management, Metropolitan State University.

Warren Yu, Ph.D.B.S. in Optical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hongzhou, P.R.C.; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University; Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University. Professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at St. Cloud State University.


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Faculty Kenneth Zapp Ph.D.

B.A. in Psychology, Rice University; M.B.A. in Economics and Finance, University of Houston; M.A. in Science, Technology and Public Policy, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D. in Economics, University of Lancaster, Great Britain. Professor of Economics at Metropolitan State University.

Jayant V. Saraph Ph.D.B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, India; M.B.A. and Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management, Marketing and MIS, University of Minnesota. Professor of Decision Science at Metropolitan State University.

Hiral Shah Ph.D., CEI, CEM, CAPM. BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Engineering Management,

Eastern Michigan University, Ph.D. in Technology with concentration in Engineering Management.


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Industry Faculty Adjunct Faculty from Industry:

Mr. Rolf Jostad Machine Tool Operation Technical Diploma, Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI. B. S. in

Organizational Administration, Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN. Masters in Engineering Management, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

Director, Engineering and Global Sourcing for a major Medical Device Manufacturer Mr. Bill Ballot

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota. Minor in Management, University of Minnesota. MS in Engineering Management, St. Cloud State University.

Sr. Engineering Manager; support Research, Technology & Product Development at major Medical Device Developer and Manufacturer.

Mr. Walter Nowocin B. S.O.E. in Business Administration with a Specialty in Technical Management, Wayland Baptist

University, Plainview, Texas. M.A. in Management, Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri. Masters in Engineering Management, St. Cloud State University.

Sr. Engineering Manager of Metrology, Equipment Maintenance, and Demo, Scrap, and Reclamation Department at major Medical Device Manufacturer.

Mr. Noel Colon Mr. Brian Gracek


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INFORMATION SESSION For Spring 2011 Cohort Master of Engineering Management 1