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

2. ABOUT SCSU • Established in 1869 • Is the largest State University in Minnesota • Has over 17,000 Students and 700 Faculty • Prides itself in Teaching Excellence • Master 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. Master of Engineering Management

3. About Metropolitan State Univ. • Established in 1971 to serve the 13 county metropolitan area adult students • Committed to the community • Focus on innovative teaching • Serves more than 11,000 students with an average age of 31 and 65% are part-time • College of Management (COM) has 16 undergrad majors, 3 master’s programs and 1 doctorate program 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 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) Master of Engineering Management

6. Accreditations • Offered by SCSU 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 (ASEM) • This program is 1 of 5 nationally - out of 200 EM programs • Graduates from this MEM program are eligible for Engineering Manager Professional Certification • You can receive the Associate Engineering Manager (AEM) certification and title after graduation • Those with 3 years experience can take the exam and receive the Professional Engineering Manager (PEM) certification and title. Master of Engineering Management

7. 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 2014 • 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 from Program 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 on-line application form and send it to the SCSUSchool 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. Master of Engineering Management

10. 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 Master of Engineering Management

11. 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). Master of Engineering Management

12. 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

13. 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 • Medical Device Quality Systems Master of Engineering Management

14. 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

15. 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

16. Inside the Courses • Managing 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. Master of Engineering Management

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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. Master of Engineering Management

21. 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 Master of Engineering Management

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