MEM INFORMATION SESSION Cohort #8 - Spring 2014 Master of Engineering Management 1

WELCOMEMEM INFORMATION SESSION

Cohort #8 - Spring 2014

Master of Engineering Management 1

ABOUT SCSUEstablished in 1869Is the largest State University in MinnesotaHas over 17,000 Students and 700 FacultyPrides itself in Teaching ExcellenceMaster in Engineering Management (MEM) started

in 2002 and is a high demand program on campus and in the Twin Cities.

SCSU is the only University in MN with an ASEM certified Engineering Management program.


About Metropolitan State Univ.Established in 1971 to serve the 13 county

metropolitan area adult studentsCommitted to the communityFocus on innovative teachingServes more than 11,000 students with an

average age of 31 and 65% are part-timeCollege of Management (COM) has 16 undergrad

majors, 3 master’s programs and 1 doctorate program


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.


Course Outline Engineering Management Engineering Project Management Engineering Economy Managing Technology and Innovation 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)


AccreditationsOffered by SCSU Engineering Department with ABET

certified undergraduate Engineering programsAll graduate Programs at SCSU are certified by North Central

Association.The only EM program in Minnesota certified by the American

Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) This program is 1 of 5 nationally - out of 200 EM programs

Graduates from this MEM program are eligible for Engineering Manager Professional CertificationYou can receive the Associate Engineering Manager

(AEM) certification and title after graduationThose with 3 years experience can take the exam and

receive the Professional Engineering Manager (PEM) certification and title.Master of Engineering Management 6

Suitability for Working Professionals

Classes on Friday nights (6 PM to 9:20 PM) and on Saturday mornings (8.30 AM to 11:50 PM) with free and plentiful parking (1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul)

Classes every other week starting in January 2014Typically 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.)


Benefits from ProgramImproved Management and

Communication SkillsUp-to-date course material.Small class size (no more than 20)Network with other professionals in the

programCareer Advancement with a Master’s

degree18 month program runs through summer

at an even pace and outside work hours.Best value for money in the Twin Cities.


Application Process Fill in the on-line application form and send it to

the SCSU School of Graduate Studies and mail a check or pay the application fee using a credit card.

Attach official undergraduate transcripts and statement of purpose.

Three letters of recommendation (in the format provided in the form).

Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if available – waived for this cohort if undergraduate GPA was 3.0 or better.

Seats are limited and are on a ‘first come, first serve’. Deadline is usually as soon as seats are filled up.


Course Sequence Term 1 (Spring 2014): -

Production and Operations Management (Metro State – Friday evening) 3 credits Engineering Management (SCSU – Saturday morning) 3

credits Term 2 (Summer 2014): -

Organizational Behavior and Performance Management (Metro State – Friday evening) 3 credits Engineering Project Management (SCSU – Saturday morning) 3 credits

Term 3 (Fall 2014): - Industrial Financial Management (Metro State – Friday evening) 3credits Quality Engineering (SCSU – Saturday morning) 3 credits

Term 4 (Spring 2015): - Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Metro State – Friday evening) 3 credits Engineering Economy (SCSU – Saturday morning) 3

credits Term 5 (Summer 2015)

Management of Technology and Innovation (SCSU – Friday evening) 3 credits Capstone Project (SCSU – Saturday morning) 3 credits

Final Presentations – June Industry Project or Industrial Tour of China (SCSU) 3

credits Tour – I week in May 2015

Tuition Fees: $575 per credit – Total 33 credits


Course Schedule Details Term 1: Spring 2014 - January 10/11 & 24/25; Feb. 07/08 & 21/22; March

07/08 & 21/22. EM 664 Production and Operations Management, [DSCI 6681 01 @metrostate] - Mr. Richard

Bernett. Friday 6-9:20PM - Room MDWY EM 663 Engineering Management - Coordinator: Mr. Rolf Jostad, Faculty Walter Nowocin, William

Ballot. Saturday 8:30 AM to 11.50 AM– Room MDWY

Term 2: Summer 2014 - May 16/17 & May 30/May31, June 13/14, 27/28; July 11/12 & 25/26.

EM 665 Organizational Behavior and Performance Management, [MGMT 6620 @metrostate]- Lisa Koehler. Friday 6-9:20PM - Room MDWY

EM 660 Engineering Project Management-Coordinator: Dr. Shah, Faculty Scottie Holmes, William Ballot. Saturday 8:30 AM to 11.50 AM- Room MDWY

Term 3: Fall 2014 - September 5/6 & 19/20; October 3/4 & 17/18; October 31/November 1; November 14/15.

EM 661 Industrial Financial Management, [FIN 6601 @metro], Friday 6-9:20PM - Room MDWY 154 EM 560 Quality Engineering – Coordinator: Dr. Baliga, Faculty Brian Gracek, Noel Colon.

Saturday 9:00AM-12:20PM -Room MDWY

Term 4: Spring 2015 - January 16/17 & 30/31; Feb. 13/14; & 27/28; March 13/14 & 27/28.

EM 662 Supply Chain and Logistics Management , [MKTG 6652 SCM @metrostate], Friday 6-9:20PM Coordinator Robert Schuneman

EM 632 Engineering Economy – Coordinator: Dr. Shah, Faculty Brian Gracek, Eric Chalbi. Saturday 8:30 AM to 11.50 AM

Term 5: Summer 2015 EM 680 Management of Technology and Innovation – Mr. Rolf Jostad and Mr. Walter Nowocin.

Dates: 4/17/2015, 5/1, 5/29, 6/12, 6/26 and 7/10 Friday 6-9:20PM - Room MDWY EM 696 Capstone Project -Dates: Final Presentations – 6/13/2015 and 6/20 . Saturday 9:00AM to

12:30PM - Room MDWY EM 697 Industrial Project or Industrial Tour of China (Tour dates May 11, 2105 to May 16, 2015).


Inside the CoursesEngineering Management

Latest research on Leadership attributes that Engineers value most in their Engineering Managers.

Dimensions of Technical LeadershipEngineering Code of EthicsHow to overcome barriers to delegationInternational Engineering Management Styles


Inside the CoursesQuality 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 MetricsMedical Device Quality Systems


Inside the CoursesOrganizational 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


Inside the CoursesEngineering 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


Inside the CoursesManaging Technology and Innovation

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.


Inside the CoursesProduction and Operations Management

New product development and process designUnderstanding the latest concepts and tools of

JIT, lean, Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and TPSUnderstanding role of information systems in

operations including MRP/ERP/E-CommerceChanging global manufacturing environment

(outsourcing, off-shoring, global network of facilities, etc.)


Inside the CoursesFinancial Management

How capital budgeting decisions are madeHow we value bonds, stock options and companiesRisk and Return RelationshipsMergers, Acquisitions and BankruptcyEntrepreneurship and the Process of going public

with an IPO


Inside the CoursesEngineering Economy

Decision making among alternative projectsCost benefit analysis of engineering projectsEffect of income taxes on engineering project

analysisRisk Analysis on Project investment decisions


Faculty Ben Baliga, Ph.D., P.E., P.E.M.

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 & Chair of Faculty, College of Management, Metropolitan State University.

Hiral Shah, Ph.D., CEI, PEM, PMP. BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Engineering Management,

Eastern Michigan University, Ph.D. in Technology with concentration in Engineering Management.


Industry Faculty Adjunct Faculty from Industry:

Mr. Rolf Jostad, PEM 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. Masters in Engineering Management, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

Engineering Director of Technical Sourcing; support Research, Technology & Product Development at major Medical Device Developer and Manufacturer.

Mr. Walter Nowocin, PEM 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, St. Cloud, MN.

Sr. Engineering Manager of Metrology, Equipment Maintenance, and Demo, Scrap, and Reclamation Department at major Medical Device Manufacturer.

Mr. Noel Colon Mr. Brian Gracek Rick Bernett John Hanlon Lisa Koehler Robert Schuneman


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MEM INFORMATION SESSION Cohort #8 - Spring 2014 Master of Engineering Management 1