Master of Engineering Management Program course descriptions

MEM 580 industrial engineering (3)
This course is designed for MEM students who were not previously majored in industrial engineering. The objectives of this course are for the students to understand the scope of industrial engineering and the basic concepts of industrial engineering. Topics covered include: manufacturing systems analysis, methods analysis and work measurement, motion economy, workplace layout, line balancing, work sampling and compensation management and labor relations. Concepts of lean manufacturing and concurrent engineering will be introduced as well. Topic related project work will be conducted to give the students opportunities to apply the theoretical contents learned from this course.

MEM 603 accounting for managerial decision-making (3)
Study and application of accounting concepts and techniques used by management for planning and controlling organizational activities. Equivalent to MBA 603.

MEM 610 systems engineering management-planning (3)
Covers approaches to planning, including strategies, forecasting, layouts for master planning and modeling. Emphasizes techniques useful in managing feasibility studies, EA/EIS, public meetings and workshops, city planning, zoning ordinances. Also covered are human behavior approaches to problem-solving and scheduling.

MEM611 systems engineering management-design (3)
Stresses development of management skills to be applied in scope definition, cost-estimating and design of engineering projects. Includes study of various methods of decision analysis. Topics including criteria development, conversion from client needs to engineering specifications, value engineering, quality control and assurance, trades integration, and computer software application for design management.

MEM 612 project management a holistic approach (3)
Intensive coverage of management in industrial applications from concept through operations. Planning, scheduling, controlling, economic analysis, quality control and customer satisfaction are stressed in this course.

MEM 615 managerial and engineering economy (3)
Learning how to perform economic analysis of project alternatives to maximize project value and minimize risks and costs. The course will begin with the basics of calculating and comparing project investment alternatives using present worth, rate of return, benefit cost and other common economic analysis techniques. The class will then present more advanced topics in finance, including sources of public and private capital, finance resource acquisition, taxes, depreciation an inflation.

MEM 620 engineering law (3)
Practical legal considerations, including engineering ethics, contract law and practice, patents, copyrights, general and special considerations, specifications, scope of work, liabilities, labor law, property rights and contract administration.

MEM 623 seminar in management information and control systems (3)
Evaluation of organizational information needs and the ability of computer technology to meet those needs in an economical fashion.  Emphasis is on identification, specification and installation of appropriate computer technology and subsequent need for direction, control and overall management of the information function. Equivalent to MBA 623.

MEM 624 human resource management (3)
The management of human resources informal organizations, organizational design and structure, human resource planning and recruitment, job analysis/evaluation and compensation, management development, labor relations and training. Course uses case studies. Equivalent to MBA 624.

MEM 630 ergonomics (3)
Systematic approach to facility planning, design, construction and operation. Includes interface of machines/equipment with people to promote speed, efficiency and accuracy in safety and comfort.  Considers human sensory capabilities, mobility, muscle strength, intellect, common skills and capacity for learning new skills, capacity for team or group effort and body dimensions.

MEM 640 marketing for engineers (3)
Market information, forecasts, qualitative and quantitative analysis and trends. Marketing methods, proposal preparation, joint venture strategy, customer relations, performance evaluation, formal presentations, use of visual aids, job cost determinations, methodology portrayal, phase selection and marketing cost factors.

MEM 650 quality control (3)
Use of various methods and recent developments of quality control (such as QA/QC, Deming and TQM) are covered in detail. Quality in design and planning is stressed as equally important to quality in the constructed project and quality in production of goods and services.

MEM 660 construction and consultant estimating (3)
Cost estimation for construction projects, with emphasis on materials, labor, financing, administration and associated costs. Estimation techniques to evaluate professional technological costs of research and development, planning, design and construction.

MEM680 environmental management (3)
Engineering and administrative functions in the control of environmental factors affecting human health and survival. Focuses on the challenges of managing engineering approaches such as meeting environment assessment, environmental impact statements and other legal requirements.

MEM690 thesis (1-3)
Independent research project in the student's area of interest involving investigation and analysis of an engineering management related problem or study. (A total of six semester hours are required).

MEM 695 construction management (3)
The class stresses development of management skills to be applied during the construction phase of projects. The course includes study of various methods of decision analysis and control during construction. Topics including planning, scheduling, controlling, negotiating, claims management and the use of collaborative methods.

MEM 696 contract management (3)
The class will introduce the students to the details of construction contracts. Students will gain an understanding of the differences in several contracting methods; how contracts are assembled; the principle components of a contracts; as well as how to mange claims and dispute resolution.