Program Overview

Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program Overview

The Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program offers a master’s degree and graduate certificates on the Coursera platform and on-campus in three modes: Evening Classes, remote live, and recordings.

Graduate Programs

Traditional Program

• Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
• Graduate Certificates
• Dual Graduate Degrees
• Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's (BAM)
• Start With a Course
• Graduate Courses
• Traditional Admissions
• Admitted Student Checklist
• Degree Requirements
• Graduation Information
• Student Handbook
• Costs & Financial Assistance
• Traditional Program FAQs

Coursera

• Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
• Coursera Admissions
• Curriculum
• Calendar
• Finances
• Coursera FAQs
• Non-Credit vs For-Credit
• Student Handbook
• Current Students
• Graduate Certificate

Undergraduate Programs

The engineering management minors complement the technical knowledge of a baccalaureate engineering degree by introducing business skills engineers need to succeed in today's job market.

Minors

• Engineering Management Minor
• Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor
• Undergraduate Courses

Additional Resources

• Catalyze CU Summer Accelerator
• ESCEND Entrepreneurial Center
• Entrepreneurship Academic Interest Group
• American Society for Engineering Management
• Global Semester Abroad
• Student Handbook
• Virtual Tour of Campus

About Us

The Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program celebrates 30 years of providing valuable instruction for technical professionals who want to become leaders in their industries. In 1992, the W. Edwards Deming Endowed Professorship was established. The Martin Marietta Corp., now Lockheed Martin, created our second endowed professorship in 1994 and also provided a substantial grant to allow us to enhance and expand our program.

Course Description: EMEN 5020 - Finance for Engineering Managers

Course Overview

Engineering managers hold leadership positions with projects, programs, and strategic initiatives throughout the company that include both technical and non-technical responsibilities. These often involve critical financial decisions about how much to spend, what costs to reduce, and what investments to make. In addition, engineering managers must be proficient in conducting key financial management tasks, such as preparing and maintaining project budgets, leading R&D programs, and maximizing financial returns of product and process development projects.

Skills and Knowledge Gained

• Learn how to interpret and communicate key financial management concepts, principles, and practices with technical and financial peers, managers, and potential investors.
• Be able to apply financial ratio analysis to assess the financial health of a company and use financial metrics to evaluate the financial viability or value creation of new projects.
• Understand the time value of money and know how to apply capital budgeting methods to select the best projects with the greatest potential return on investment.
• Apply your knowledge to personal finance investments in stocks, bonds, and other vehicles.

Why Take This Course?

This is a very practical course that will enable you to assess the financial health of a business while cultivating the quantitative skills necessary to make optimal financial decisions. In addition, you’ll learn about investment strategies to help you plan, track, and achieve your own personal goals for a secure financial future.

Instructor

Dr. John Thomas has 30+ years of professional experience, including 20+ years in Silicon Valley and four technology startups. He holds a BSEE from UC Santa Barbara, an MSEE from Georgia Tech, an MBA from Santa Clara University, and a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University.