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INFORMATION SESSION

For Spring 2010 Cohort

Master of Engineering Management1

ABOUT SCSUEstablished in 1869Is the largest State University in MinnesotaHas over 16800 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.This is the 4th cohort in the Twin Cities.

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 Project Management Engineering Management Engineering Economy Competitive Technology Management Quality Engineering *Operations Management *Financial Management *Supply Chain Management *Organizational Behavior Industry Project – Your workplace, or China industrial

tour Capstone Project(* Metropolitan State University course)


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Certified ProgramOffered by Engineering Department with

ABET certified undergraduate Engineering programs

All 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!


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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 21st

– typically 6 meetings per courseProfessionally qualified Faculty with Industry

experienceWorkplace 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 22)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 20th November 2009


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Course Schedule Starting 1/21/09 Term 1 (Spring 2010) Engineering Management 3 credits *Operations Management 3 credits Term 2 (Summer 2010):- Engineering Project Management 3 credits Financial Management 3 credits Term 3 (Fall 2010): - *Organizational Behavior 3credits Quality Engineering 3 credits Term 4 (Spring 2011):- *Supply Chain Management 3 credits Engineering Economy 3 credits Term 5 (Summer 2011):- Competitive Technology Management 3 credits Capstone Project 3 credits Industrial 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 CoursesCompetitive Technology Management

Being revamped based on feedback from previous cohort – focus on strategic management of technology and Innovation.


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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.

Industry Adjunct Faculty - 3


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