Bachelor’s in Engineering: Project Management Emphasis

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an Emphasis in Project Management

Offered By: College of Engineering and Technology

Project Management Designed for the World of Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an Emphasis in Project Management degree from Grand Canyon University is tailored for aspiring engineers seeking to blend technical expertise with project management skills. Offered by the College of Engineering and Technology, this program covers essential engineering principles and project management methodologies.

Ideal for careers in project management, design engineering, manufacturing engineering and engineering sales, graduates will be taught critical thinking, problem-solving and practical experience. This degree equips you to lead projects and drive innovation, preparing you for impactful roles in the engineering field. 

Engineering project management can be an exciting and rapidly evolving field that brings engineering projects to fruition through their life cycle. Professionals with a background in project management in engineering are needed as businesses and organizations seek to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity.1 

I think one of the best things about GCU’s engineering program is that you get a one-on-one experience with your teacher. You're not just sitting in a big auditorium listening to a lesson.

Savannah Moffitt, College of Engineering and Technology, Class of 2023
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Prepare for a Future in Engineering With a GCU Degree

For STEM-minded students who also have an interest in leadership and management, this program teaches you to confidently tackle modern challenges in engineering from both a technical standpoint and a leadership model. A combination of instructional coursework, hands-on lab experiences and intensive applied research projects forms the basis of this degree.

As a private Christian university, GCU offers faith-integrated courses that empower and encourage graduates to positively impact their communities. The BS in engineering: project management emphasis incorporates Christian principles of stewardship and discipline, preparing you for effective communication and collaboration in diverse teams and leadership roles. 

Immerse yourself in project management for engineers on campus, where you’ll benefit from face-to-face discussions with peers and instructors, as well as hands-on learning in our labs. Enhance your education through skills-focused labs and workshops and consider participating in the Research and Design Program (RDP), which allows students to collaborate with faculty on research projects. 

Explore System Design and Quality Control Concepts

As a future project management in engineering professional, you will be taught leadership and organizational skills applicable across engineering roles. As you progress in this degree program, you will have opportunities to combine your abilities in developing and designing innovative and effective systems. Use a structured approach to plan, execute and control engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to high standards of quality.

Engineering and project management courses are taught by knowledgeable faculty who have experience working in the field. The curriculum explores a range of competencies — from design and test engineering to engineering sales to project management and beyond.

TOTAL CREDITS & COURSE LENGTH:
Total Credits: 128
Campus: 15 weeks
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TRANSFER CREDITS:
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
TUITION RATE:
Campus: $8,250 per semester
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Cost of Attendance

 

Project Management Engineering

Project management and engineering courses can equip you with the tools to plan complex projects, design schedules, manage budgets and balance risks and rewards. You will explore practical management scenarios while reflecting on individual and group behavior, leadership, motivation, decision-making and organizational change. 

Design and Test Engineering

This design and test course can prepare you to apply engineering principles to practical problems using methodologies like Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Statistical Process Control (SPC). You will design and test engineering products and systems while integrating quality methodology into business processes.

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing engineering courses can empower you to use your skills in a variety of industries by applying advanced principles in designing, planning, operating and controlling production systems. The curriculum emphasizes managerial concepts and strategies for managing operations in both manufacturing and service environments.

Engineering Sales

Engineering sales coursework covers economics and both quantitative and qualitative processes to enhance sales techniques. You’ll be taught to identify customer needs, develop technical solutions and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. In capstone courses, you will manage project processes by identifying improvements, applying the correct tools and overseeing enhancements.

Utilize Technical Tools for Engineering Project Management

Engineering projects often involve multiple stakeholders, complex technologies and large budgets, making structured management essential. This emphasis teaches you to use project management tools and methodologies to plan, execute and control engineering projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly and quality outcomes.

As projects drive work processes, the global need for project management highlights its value as a discipline.2 Professionals skilled in technical writing, business presentations and leading engineering teams can anticipate growing opportunities in this field.3 This degree program also covers essential technical tools, including:

  • Computer programming languages, including C
  • 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software
  • Data modeling
  • Stochastic processes

Prepare To Manage Complex Engineering Projects

This BS in engineering degree with a project management emphasis integrates math, natural sciences and computer programming, focusing on the skills needed to manage complex engineering projects from conception to completion. Topics covered will include:

  • Circuits
  • Solid mechanics
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Materials science
  • Practical project management for engineers
  • Heat transfer
  • Organizational management concepts and strategies
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Budget and model development

69,900

New jobs estimated for project management specialists from 2023 to 20333

$98,580

Median annual wage for project management specialists as of May 20234

Engineering Project Management Career Pathways

With a firm foundation of competencies in both engineering and project management, there may be many different career paths you could pursue, with opportunities in engineering as well as project management fields. You may have the opportunity to apply to roles that allow you to manage engineering projects, construction projects, technical projects and more. Specific roles may include:

  • Architectural manager
  • Engineering manager
  • Engineer

Potential Industries To Consider

Project management in engineering is becoming increasingly important as many industries face a growing need for innovative professionals who can help manage various business operations and efficiencies.1

Industries that rely heavily on engineering projects can benefit greatly from professionals who possess a diverse skill set. This degree program offers you the opportunity to develop hard skills in a variety of areas, potentially preparing you to work in project management industries, such as:5,6

  • Construction
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and defense
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Healthcare

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not have information specific to engineering project managers, they do estimate job growth for project management specialists to increase by about 7% from 2023 to 2033 - faster than average for all professions - accounting for an estimated increase of 69,900 jobs in the field.3

Earn Your Degree From an Accredited University

GCU is proud to be an institutionally accredited university that promotes intellectual innovation and has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. The College of Engineering and Technology shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies. 

Project Management in Engineering FAQs

Explore answers to frequently asked questions about the bachelor’s in engineering with a project management emphasis. Use this resource to help you make an informed decision for your future.

Yes, engineers can make good project managers because of their strong technical background, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and communication skills. These engineering traits and skills are crucial for successfully managing complex projects.7,8

Many engineering project managers start their careers as engineers, gaining hands-on experience in a specific technical field before transitioning into project management roles. To become an engineering project manager, a BS in Engineering with project management emphasis or a related field is usually the first step. Some pursue advanced degrees, such as our MBA project management emphasis degree or our graduate certificate in project management, which can also help demonstrate your knowledge in project management.9 Ultimately, the qualifications needed to become an engineering project manager will depend on the specific requirements of the role and the industry in which you work. 

In engineering, project management specialists are typically charged with overseeing a project through its life cycle — from start to finish. They manage aspects such as the timeline to completion, the budget and the team responsible for executing the project. An engineering project manager must ensure the project gets done on time, within budget, to the required specifications and within all regulatory requirements.

The BLS does not offer salary data for specific types of project management specialists. However, according to the BLS, all types of project management specialists earned a median annual wage of $98,580 as of May 2023.4 

Start Your Engineering Journey

Prepare to manage complex engineering projects and lead your team with confidence. 

1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, Aug. 29). Project Management Specialists: Job Outlook. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024.

2 Project Management Institute (n.d.). What is Project Management? Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024.

3 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 and 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective Aug. 29 2024, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Project Management Specialists, retrieved Oct. 18, 2024.

4 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Project Management Specialists, as of May 2023, retrieved on Oct. 21, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as project management specialists, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates. 

5 Indeed Editorial Team. (2024, June 27). 9 Common Project Management Industries to Consider. Indeed. Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024. 

6 Davis, K.D. (2024, Sept. 1). Top 10 Industries Hiring Project Management Professionals. KnowledgeHut. Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024. 

7 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, Aug. 29). How to Become an Industrial Engineer. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024. 

8 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, Aug. 29). How to Become a Project Management Specialist. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024.

9 Indeed Editorial Team. (2024, June 24). How to Become an Engineering Project Manager (with skills). Indeed. Retrieved Oct. 18, 2024. 

Course List

General Education Requirements:
34-40 credits
Major:
88 credits
Open Elective Credits:
0-6 credits
Degree Requirements:
128 credits

General Education Requirements

General Education coursework prepares Grand Canyon University graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world, and thoughtfully integrate their faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life. These competencies, essential to an effective and satisfying life, are outlined in the General Education Learner Outcomes. General Education courses embody the breadth of human understanding and creativity contained in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Students take an array of foundational knowledge courses that promote expanded knowledge, insight, and the outcomes identified in the University's General Education Competencies. The knowledge and skills students acquire through these courses serve as a foundation for successful careers and lifelong journeys of growing understanding and wisdom.

Requirements

Upon completion of the Grand Canyon University's University Foundation experience, students will be able to demonstrate competency in the areas of academic skills and self-leadership. They will be able to articulate the range of resources available to assist them, explore career options related to their area of study, and have knowledge of Grand Canyon's community. Students will be able to demonstrate foundational academic success skills, explore GCU resources (CLA, Library, Career Center, ADA office, etc), articulate strategies of self-leadership and management and recognize opportunities to engage in the GCU community.

Course Options

  • UNV-103, University Success: 4
  • UNV-303, University Success: 4
  • UNV-108, University Success in the College of Education: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to construct rhetorically effective communications appropriate to diverse audiences, purposes, and occasions (English composition, communication, critical reading, foreign language, sign language, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of English grammar or composition.

Course Options

  • UNV-104, 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy: 4
  • ENG-105, English Composition I: 4
  • ENG-106, English Composition II: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to express aspects of Christian heritage and worldview. Students are required to take CWV-101/CWV-301.

Course Options

  • CWV-101, Christian Worldview: 4
  • CWV-301, Christian Worldview: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to use various analytic and problem-solving skills to examine, evaluate, and/or challenge ideas and arguments (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, physical geography, ecology, economics, theology, logic, philosophy, technology, statistics, accounting, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of intermediate algebra or higher.

Course Options

  • MAT-154, Applications of College Algebra: 4
  • MAT-144, College Mathematics: 4
  • PHI-105, 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: 4
  • BIO-220, Environmental Science: 4

Requirements

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of and empathy for differences in arts and culture, values, experiences, historical perspectives, and other aspects of life (psychology, sociology, government, Christian studies, Bible, geography, anthropology, economics, political science, child and family studies, law, ethics, cross-cultural studies, history, art, music, dance, theater, applied arts, literature, health, etc.). If the predefined course is a part of the major, students need to take an additional course.

Course Options

  • HIS-144, U.S. History Themes: 4
  • PSY-102, General Psychology: 4
  • SOC-100, Everyday Sociology: 4

Required General Education Courses

Course Description

This is the first course of a two-semester introduction to chemistry intended for undergraduates pursuing careers in the health professions and others desiring a firm foundation in chemistry. The course assumes no prior knowledge of chemistry and begins with basic concepts. Topics include an introduction to the scientific method, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry and chemical reactions, the gas laws, thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and properties of solutions. Co-Requisite: CHM-113L.

Course Description

The laboratory section of CHM-113 reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture course. Experiments include determination of density, classification of chemical reactions, the gas laws, determination of enthalpy change using calorimetry, and determination of empirical formula. Co-Requisite: CHM-113.

Course Description

This course is founded in the application of mathematics to engineering problems and processes. The course begins with foundations in algebraic manipulation, progresses into trigonometric models, complex numbers, signal processing, introduction to matrices and system equations, differentiation and integration, and differential equations all applied to the solution to engineering problems. Course content cannot be met by a transfer course. Prerequisite: MAT-154. Co-Requisite: ESG-162L.

Course Description

The engineering math labs are the hands on applications of the foundational mathematics concepts applied to engineering problems in the engineering math course. The labs will apply algebra, trigonometry, matrices, differential and integral calculus, and differential equations to various engineering problems. Course content cannot be met by a transfer course. Prerequisite: MAT-154. Co-Requisite: ESG-162.

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of the engineering design methodology and the product development process.. Students will learn the importance of listening to the voice of the customer and how to incorporate those desires into a product using design for X principles. Students will develop verification and validation tests and learn how those become formalized qualification or acceptance processes. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L or MAT-154 or higher subsequent math course.

Course Description

This course introduces students to engineering documentation, tolerances, and standards. Typical fabrication tools common in a machine shop and the impact those tools have on design details will be covered. The students will work on several multi-disciplined projects through the semester. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L. Co-Requisites: ESG-210 and ESG-251.

Course Description

This course is a calculus-based study of basic concepts of physics, including motion; forces; energy; the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and heat and thermodynamics. The mathematics used includes algebra, trigonometry, and vector analysis. A primary course goal is to build a functional knowledge that allows students to more fully understand the physical world and to apply that understanding to other areas of the natural and mathematical sciences. Conceptual, visual, graphical, and mathematical models of physical phenomena are stressed. Students build critical thinking skills by engaging in individual and group problem-solving sessions. Prerequisite: MAT-262 or higher. Co-Requisite: PHY-121L.

Course Description

This calculus-based course utilizes lab experimentation to practice concepts of physical principles introduced in the PHY-121 lecture course. Students are able to perform the proper analysis and calculations to arrive at the correct quantifiable result when confronted with equations involving gravity, sound, energy, and motion. Prerequisite: MAT-262 or higher. Co-Requisite: PHY-121.

Course Description

This writing intensive course provides an insight into professional communications and conduct associated with careers in science, engineering and technology. Students learn about the changing modes of communication in these disciplines recognizing the advances in digital communications. They gain practical experience developing and supporting a thesis or position through written, oral, and visual presentations prepared and delivered individually and in groups. Students will explore concepts and issues in professional ethics and conduct such as privacy, discrimination, workplace etiquette, cyber-ethics, network and data security, identity theft, ownership rights and intellectual property.

Core Courses

Course Description

This is the second course in a two-semester introduction to chemistry intended for undergraduates pursuing careers in the health professions and others desiring a firm foundation in chemistry. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and/or skill in solving problems involving the principles of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and thermodynamics; understanding chemical reactions using kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics; comparing and contrasting the principal theories of acids and bases; solving equilibrium involving acids, bases, and buffers; describing solubility equilibrium; describing terms associated with electrochemistry and solving problems associated with electrochemistry; and describing the fundamentals of nuclear chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM-113 and MAT-154 or higher. Co-Requisite: CHM-115L.

Course Description

The laboratory section of CHM-115 reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture course. Experiments include determination of rate law, examples of Le Châtelier’s principle, the use of pH indicators, buffer preparation, experimental determination of thermodynamic quantities, the use of electrochemical cells, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: CHM-113L and MAT-154 or higher. Co-Requisite: CHM-115.

Course Description

This course provides a rigorous treatment of the concepts and methods of elementary calculus and its application to real-world problems. Topics include differentiation, optimization, and integration.  Software is utilized to facilitate problem analysis and graphing. Prerequisite: MAT-261 or ESG-162/162L.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basics of computer programming. Students will learn to develop algorithms to solve engineering problems, and the implementation of those algorithms in the C language. This course will include using C program for embedded devices for interacting with the world around them. Topics include assembly language, C programming language, and real time programming. MATLAB will be taught in the course to introduce students to rapid development tools and allow for flexibility in prototyping. Concepts of Object Oriented (OO) programming will be included in the MATLAB section of this course. Hands-on activities focus on writing code that implements concepts discussed in lecture and on gaining initial exposure to common microcontrollers. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L or MAT-261.

Course Description

This course provides a rigorous treatment of the concepts and methods of integral, multivariable, and vector calculus and its application to real-world problems. Prerequisite: MAT-262.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basics of computer-aided design. Students will learn to produce great designs using computer-aided design software. Topics include 2-D and 3-D design and modeling, mechanical tolerances, and electrical and mechanical design integration. Hands-on activities focus on the design and integration of different subsystems, electrical and mechanical. Prerequisites: ESG-162 and ESG-162L.

Course Description

This class will introduce statistical process control and teach proper engineering experimental design and analysis techniques. Concepts introduced will include process variability, statistical controls, factorial, blocking and confounding as applied to engineering problems. Prerequisite: MAT-262.

Course Description

This calculus-based course is the second in a 1-year introductory physics sequence. In this course, the basics of three areas in physics are covered, including electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The sequence of topics includes an introduction to electric and magnetic fields. This is followed by the nature of light as an electromagnetic wave and topics associated with geometric optics. The final topic discussed in the course is quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122L.

Course Description

This course utilizes lab experimentation to practice concepts of physical principles introduced in the PHY-122 lecture course. Some of the topics students understand and analyze involve the relationship between electric charges and insulators/conductors, magnetism in physics, energy transformations in electric circuits, the relationship between magnetism and electricity, and how they relate to the medical industry. Prerequisites: PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122.

Course Description

This course focuses on solutions and qualitative study of linear systems of ordinary differential equations, and on the analysis of classical partial differential equations. Topics include first- and second-order equations; series solutions; Laplace transform solutions; higher order equations; Fourier series; second-order partial differential equations. Boundary value problems, electrostatics, and quantum mechanics provide the main context in this course. Prerequisite: MAT-253 or MAT-264.

Course Description

This course focus is on the analysis of two- and three-dimensional forces on a system in an equilibrium (static) state. Further, it discusses real world applications for static analyses via simple trusses, frames, machines, and beams. Additional topics covered include properties of areas, second moments, internal forces in beams, laws of friction, and static simulation in Solidworks. Prerequisite: PHY-121, PHY-121L, ESG-251.

Course Description

This course provides students with a strong foundation in core areas of electrical engineering. Students will learn the main ideas of circuits and their enabling role in electrical engineering components, devices, and systems. The course offers in-depth coverage of AC & DC circuits, circuit analysis, filters, impedance, power transfer, applications of Laplace transforms, and op-amps. Prerequisites: MAT-262, PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122, PHY-122L, EEE-202L.

Course Description

The laboratory section of EEE-202 reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture course. Hands-on activities focus problem solving using scientific computation tools, simulations, and various programming languages. Prerequisites: MAT-262, PHY-121 and PHY-121L. Co-Requisite: PHY-122, PHY-122L, EEE-202.

Course Description

This course introduces the principles of kinematics and kinetics as they apply to engineering systems and analyses. This course covers Newton’s second law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum methods. Additional topics include vibrations and an introduction to transient responses. Simulation with Solidworks and MATLAB are also covered. Prerequisite: ESG-260. Co-Requisite: MEE-360L.

Course Description

This course utilizes lab experimentation and computer simulation to further explore the concepts and principles introduced in the MEE-360 lecture course. Students will learn how to set up and perform engineering tests and simulations in the context of complex, real-world engineering problems. Prerequisite: ESG-260. Co-Requisite: MEE-360.

Course Description

This course covers the principles of thermodynamics, including properties of ideal gases and water vapors, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Additional topics include closed systems and control volume, basic gas and vapor cycles, basic refrigeration, entropy, and an introduction to thermodynamics of reacting mixtures. Students will analyze simple to complex thermodynamic problems. Prerequisites: MAT-264, PHY-121 and PHY-121L.

Course Description

Drawing upon real-world management situations, this course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations through detailed coverage of the functions of management, individual differences/diversity, leadership, motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change and development. Emphasis is placed on how an understanding of organizational behavior leads to effective management practice.

Course Description

This course covers basic concepts in materials structure and its relation to properties. The course will provide students with a broad overview of materials science and engineering. The goal of this course is to understand the fundamental reasons that materials have the properties they do. Students examine properties of interesting materials and try to understand them in terms of their actual atomic or molecular structure. Prerequisite: CHM-115, CHM-115L, PHY-122, PHY-122L, MAT-364. Co-Requisite: MEE-340L.

Course Description

This is the lab section of MEE-340. The course reinforces theoretical concepts covered in lecture and with hands-on activities. Students conduct lab experiments to better understand how certain properties of materials manifest themselves. Prerequisite: CHM-115, CHM-115L, PHY-122, PHY-122L, MAT-364. Co-Requisite: MEE-340.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow, pipe flow, lift and drag and measurement technics. Students will learn control volume analysis. Prerequisites: ESG-251, PHY-122, PHY-122L, STG-330, and MAT-364.

Course Description

This course examines quantitative and qualitative continuous process improvement techniques, including statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and lean, and managing change with improvement initiatives. Students identify a project, apply the correct tools, and manage a process improvement project. Prerequisite: BUS-352 or ESG-374.

Course Description

This course covers the basics of managing an engineering project, including: project planning, initiating of the project, implementation of the project plan, and completion of the project. Students will learn how to pitch their idea for funding, both in written form and in oral form, as well as how to prepare a formal written funding proposal. The class will cover the basics of engineering economics and introduce how this topic is covered on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Throughout the semester, the students will use the management and economic concepts learned to develop a portfolio and proposal for a capstone project to be completed in the following year. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: ESG-210 and ESG-220.

Course Description

This course covers concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain, and strength of structural elements under static loading conditions. The course also examines constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures and deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams, and shafts. Students will examine and analyze various modes of failure of solid materials. Prerequisites: ESG-250 or ESG-251, ESG-260 or ESG-360, and MAT-364.

Course Description

This course introduces intelligent business process management applications and the technical skills required to design and implement process modeling and user interfaces. Students apply critical thinking and problem solving in model development and efficient end-user displays. The course prepares students for the advanced topics of case design, data modeling, and business reporting.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to heat transfer. Concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation will be explored. Methods for analysis of steady and unsteady conduction, laminar and turbulent convection, and radiation will be introduced. Heat exchanger design and analysis methods will be addressed. The concept of mass transfer will also be introduced. Students will use learn simulation methods using the SolidWorks software. Prerequisite: ESG-345.

Course Description

The first capstone is a writing intensive course that provides students the opportunity to work in teams to tackle real world applied research and design projects in their chosen area of interest. Students develop a project proposal, conduct a feasibility study, learn to protect intellectual property, develop teamwork skills, budgets, and a schedule for completing the project. Students conduct extensive research, integrate information from multiple sources, and work with a mentor through multiple cycles of feedback and revisions. Students use this course to further develop technical writing and business presentation skills. Prerequisite: ESG-395.

Course Description

Apply the stochastic process to the modeling and solution of the engineering problems. The course introduces the students to modeling, quantification, and analysis of uncertainty in engineering problems; all building into an introduction to Markov chains, random walks, and Galton-Watson tree and their applications in engineering. Prerequisite: MAT-364.

Course Description

The second capstone is a writing intensive course that provides students the opportunity to implement and present the applied research project designed, planned, and started in the first capstone course. The capstone project is a culmination of all the learning experiences in an engineering program. Students conduct extensive research, integrate information from multiple sources, and work with a mentor through multiple cycles of feedback and revision. Prerequisite: ESG-451.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to designing, planning, operating, and controlling production systems. Emphasis is on managerial concepts and strategies relating to the management of operations in both manufacturing and service environments. Quantitative and qualitative methods and tools are introduced and applied. Prerequisite: BUS-352, MAT-274, MAT-374, or ESG-374.

Course Description

This course will emphasize the necessary elements leading to quality production. Course topics will include Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six-Sigma. Prerequisite: MAT-274 or ESG-374 or ISE-301.

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