Engineering Management Graduate Certificate
Pursuing a graduate certificate in engineering management can offer several advantages, especially for individuals looking to combine technical expertise with management skills. For working professionals who are looking to specialize their knowledge, move into leadership positions, and gain a competitive edge in the engineering job market, the Engineering Management Graduate Certificate Program is an incredible opportunity for you.
Program overview
The graduate certificate in engineering management program is designed for professionals who work in an engineering organization and are interested in improving their technical management skills and knowledge. The program consists of four graduate courses that are available through distance education.
Upon receiving their certificate, students will demonstrate their knowledge of the theory and practice of engineering management, have a deeper understanding of financial management for engineering managers, gain practical tools for project management, and understand strategic management in technical organizations.
Why get an engineering management certificate at UT?
The Engineering Management Graduate Certificate Program is taught by world-class faculty in the Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering. Engineering management certifications like this one give students the opportunity to learn under experts in the field as they hone knowledge and application skills in project and technical management. The engineering management certificate is a vital supplementary learning experience that positions students for career advancement in the world of industrial and systems engineering, setting them apart in a competitive market seeking forward thinkers and innovators.
What can you do with a graduate certificate in engineering management?
Receiving a certificate in engineering management will offer complementary instruction and practical experience in project management, combining technical expertise with management skills. After completing the certification program, students are positioned for more opportunities in managerial or supervisory roles in product development, quality assurance, manufacturing, operations, and more. Students who complete the program may go on to become consultants, risk managers, systems engineering managers, and more.
Having an engineering management certificate may set you apart from other candidates in the job market and demonstrate your expertise to continuous learning.
Featured Courses
IE 533 Theory and Practice of Engineering Management
Principles of engineering management, including: business and organization design, culture, leadership, marketing and competition in global economy, motivation and performance management, empowerment, organizational behavior, and diversity. Systems thinking, learning organizations, and systems dynamics modeling. Principle application to work settings and case studies.
IE 534 Financial Management for Engineering Managers
Financial and managerial accounting in engineering and technology management. Transaction recording, financial statements, ratios and analysis, activity-based accounting, and standard practices for costing, budgeting, assessment, and control.
IE 536 Project Management
Development and management of engineering and technology projects. Project proposal preparation; resource and cost estimating; and project planning, organizing, and controlling: network diagrams and other techniques. Role of project manager: team building, conflict resolution, and contract negotiations. Discussion of typical problems and alternative solutions. Case studies and student projects.
IE 539 Strategic Management in Technical Organizations
Strategic planning process and strategic management in practice; corporate vision and mission; product, market, organizational, and financial strategies; external factors; commercialization of new technologies; and competition and beyond.
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