Applied Engineering Management, Capstone Certificate

Program Overview

The Applied Engineering Management Capstone Certificate is an online program designed for engineers seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills. It covers foundational concepts in engineering management, financial decision-making, data analysis, and ethics. Graduates can pursue careers in project management, operations management, engineering consulting, and other technical leadership roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Applied Engineering Management is a fully online curriculum designed to empower engineers to lead technical teams effectively. The program incorporates fundamental applied management skills such as leadership, data-driven decision-making, and economic analysis for managers. The certificate can serve as a standalone credential or a stepping stone toward a Master's degree in Engineering Management for qualified students.

Objectives:

• Assess foundational engineering management and leadership qualities/skills.
• Evaluate nuances of financial decision making and capital budgeting.
• Apply data analysis tools and decision-making methodology to engineering applications.
• Implement a plan to intentionally grow skillset in one engineering management area: project management, communications, or ethics.

Outline:

The curriculum comprises 9 credits from the following courses:

Required Courses:

• E P D 610: Engineering Analysis for Decision Making (3 credits)
• E P D 611: Engineering Economics and Management (3 credits)
• E P D 710: Foundations of Engineering Leadership (2 credits)

Elective Course (Select one):

• E P D 701: Writing for Professionals
• E P D 702: Professional Presentations
• E P D 712: Ethics for Professionals
• E P D/GEN BUS/OTM 784: Project Management Essentials

Assessment:

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 in each course to progress to the next class. Additionally, they must earn a minimum grade of C in each course used to meet the Capstone Certificate requirements. Courses taken on a pass/fail or audit option will not count towards the completion of the certificate. All Capstone Certificate credits must be earned "in residence" (on campus or through distance-delivered courses) at UW-Madison and while enrolled in the Capstone Certificate program.

Teaching:

The program is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility for working professionals. The teaching methods employed may include lectures, discussions, case studies, and project-based assignments. The faculty involved in the program possess expertise in engineering management and related fields.

Careers:

Upon completion of the Applied Engineering Management Capstone Certificate, graduates may pursue various career paths in engineering management, including:

• Project management
• Operations management
• Engineering consulting
• Technical leadership
• Program management