What is Engineering Management
Engineering Management is a concentration in the Engineering Technology Management (ETM) undergraduate program at UTC. The purpose of the concentration is to provide a comprehensive and quality learning environment with scholarly and service activities that prepare students to manage engineering and technical professionals.
Difference between Engineering Management and Engineering:
Engineering Management |
Engineering |
Engineering Managers are Problems Solvers and Implementers |
Engineers are Innovators |
Engineering Managers apply engineering principles to business practice |
Engineers apply science and math in research, development, and design |
Graduates generally enter into: product development, manufacturing operations, testing, technical operations, marketing, construction, or project management |
Graduates generally start at entry-level position in conceptual design, systems engineering, or product R&D |
Jobs are generally more “big picture” and involve people and coordination of activities |
Jobs are generally more research, development, or design |
Coursework includes algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, and college level sciences. Level of math is not as in-depth as engineering programs. Communication skills are important. |
Coursework includes multiple semesters of calculus and sciences. |
Engineering Management Curriculum
Students in the ETM:Engineering Management concentration will have
concentration
specific courses in the following:
- Introduction to Project Management
- Work Measurement and Design
- Engineering Management Design
- Value Engineering
- Quality Control and System Reliability
- Facilities Planning
