EGMT 502-Engineering Management II

Catalog Description:

Covers principles and procedures of creative proglem-solving, including the use of brainstorming sessions and a step-by-step formulation of the practical techniques by which creative imagination can be more productively utilized. Pays special attention to the development of professional creativity habits through formulating basic plans, investigating directions, developing methods, and optimizing and completing solutions
Credits: 3.00
College: College of Engineering
Department: Engineering Management
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following program Level(s): Graduate Quarter
Pre-Requisites: EGMT 501 Minimum Grade C

Expanded Course Description and Textbooks:
The course will develop a framework that can be used to effectively manage organizations for sustainable, high performance. It will build on the fundamentals that were learned in Engineering Management I and explore concepts related to change, strategy, culture, complexity, systems thinking, learning, creativity, and innovation.

Upon completing the course the student will have an enhanced ability to bring creativity to management and leadership challenges as well as an appreciation of the processes, skills, and attitude needed for success.

Textbooks:

Ackoff's Best Russell Ackoff ISBN: 978-0-471-31634-3

First Break All the Rules Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman ISBN: 978-0-64-85286-7

Strengths Finder 2.0 By Tom Rath Gallup Press 2007 ISBN-13: 9781595620156 Students must order a NEW copy of this book as old or used copies may not include the necessary access code number on the dust jacket.

Pre-Requisites:

EGMT 501 - Engineering Management I
Minimum Grade: C