a) learn to manage technical projects
b) align the technical projects and divisions to the mission of the organization as a whole
c) start technology ventures. 

EGR 640 Leading Technical Teams (2 Hrs)

This course will focus on the skills needed to build and manage effective technical teams. Topics include team communication, group facilitation skills, building consensus, and handling common problems.

EGR 641 Professional Communications for Engineers (3 Hrs)

This course will improve the communication skills of technology professionals. The course focuses on conveying technical information effectively in the classroom environment, formal lectures, and to a non-technical audience.

EGR 642 Technical Entrepreneurship (3 Hrs)

Technical Entrepreneurship is an introduction to entrepreneurship for the technical professional. The course focuses on the development of personal insights and work habits that are fundamental to success within any organization.

EGR 643 Information Management (3 Hrs)

This course focuses on the strategic role of information within the enterprise.  Topics include the strategic value of data and the use of information for competitive advantage.

EGR 644 Business Process Engineering (3 Hrs)

This course explores the relationship between business processes and their supporting technology infrastructure. One main topic covered in this course is the important role of technology in enabling, improving, and optimizing business processes.

This course teaches the fundamental principles of project management. Emphasis is given to activities and risk factors associated with technology infrastructure and software development projects.

EGR 646 Management of Technology (3 Hrs)

This course focuses on the management of technological change within the organization.  Topics include the behavior of systems, managing complexity, managing risk, quality control, change management, and measuring success.

EGR 650 Project Leadership (1 Hr)

This course focuses on the development of professional leadership skills through active involvement in the planning and execution of an annual IEM seminar project.

This course builds upon the topic of entrepreneurship by focusing on the process of developing and managing a successful venture. The objective is for clients to emerge with the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully manage, or start, a technology venture.

This course introduces basic financial concepts including the interpretation of financial statements, managing cash flow, and the time value of money.

EGR 653 Strategic Planning Process (3 Hrs)

Focusing on the alignment of information technology with organizational strategy, this course presents a high-level overview of the strategic planning process. Emphasis is given to the role of technology as an enabling factor.

EGR 654 Innovation and Emerging Technologies

This course is a project based course that allows the class to explore emerging technologies and innovation.