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1. WELCOME INFORMATION SESSION For Spring 2011 Cohort Master of Engineering Management

2. ABOUT SCSU • Established in 1869 • Is the largest State University in Minnesota • Has over 17000 Students and 700 Faculty • Prides itself in Teaching Excellence • MEM 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

3. About Metropolitan State Univ. Established in 1971 to serve metropolitan area adult students Committed to the community Focus on innovative teaching Serves ~ 9000 students (ave. age = 31, 65% part-time) COM has 9 undergrad majors and 3 graduate degrees Master of Engineering Management

4. 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. Master of Engineering Management

5. 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) Master of Engineering Management

6. Certified Program Offered 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! 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. Master of Engineering Management

7. Suitability to working Professionals Classes 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 course Professionally 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.) Master of Engineering Management

8. Benefits Improved Management and Communication Skills Up-to-date course material Small class size (no more than 20) Network with other professionals in the program Career Advancement with a Master’s degree 18 month program runs through summer at an even pace and outside work hours. Best value for money in the Twin Cities. Master of Engineering Management

9. Application Process Fill in the application form and send it to the SCSUSchool 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. Master of Engineering Management

10. 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):- EM 680 The 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 Master of Engineering Management

11. Inside the Courses • Engineering Management • Latest research on Leadership attributes that Engineers value most in their Engineering Managers. • Dimensions of Technical Leadership • Engineering Code of Ethics • How to overcome barriers to delegation • International Engineering Management Styles Master of Engineering Management

12. Inside the Courses • Quality 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 Master of Engineering Management

13. Inside the Courses • Organizational 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 Master of Engineering Management

14. Inside the Courses • Engineering 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 Master of Engineering Management

15. Inside the Courses • Managing 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 Master of Engineering Management

16. Inside the Courses • Production and Operations Management • New product development and process design • Understanding the latest concepts and tools of JIT, lean, Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and TPS • Understanding role of information systems in operations including MRP/ERP/E-Commerce • Changing global manufacturing environment (outsourcing, off-shoring, global network of facilities, etc.) Master of Engineering Management

17. Inside the Courses • Financial Management • How capital budgeting decisions are made • How we value bonds, stock options and companies • Risk and Return Relationships • Mergers, Acquisitions and Bankruptcy • Entrepreneurship and the Process of going public with an IPO Master of Engineering Management

18. Inside the Courses • Engineering Economy • Decision making among alternative projects • Cost benefit analysis of engineering projects • Effect of income taxes on engineering project analysis • Risk Analysis on Project investment decisions Master of Engineering Management

19. 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. Master of Engineering Management

20. 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. Master of Engineering Management

21. 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 Master of Engineering Management

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