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Advanced Project Management presents in-depth topics in the management process of prioritizing, planning, staffing, managing, and directing projects. Both people skills and advanced management tools will be addressed, along with advanced project evaluation techniques.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS) | Project Management (GC)

Basics of Six Sigma from an industrial perspective. Emphasis is on practical application of concepts. Upon completion of course, the student will be familiar on a working level with Six Sigma tools leading to Green Belt certification level.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS) | Quality Management Systems (GC)

This course covers the statistical properties, acceptance sampling, as well as the design, implementation, and operation, of various statistical quality control schemes including those based on Shewhart, and cumulative sum control charts. Methods appropriate for conducting a capability study will also be covered. The role of quality in process improvement will be examined, as well as statistical models useful in quality control.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Quality Management Systems (GC)

An advanced modeling course which emphasizes the study of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), related software and tools to support modeling, analysis, and simulation of mechanisms. Emphasis is on body, joint definition, static, kinematics, and dynamics analysis, and results visualization.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

This course emphasizes the following topics: Factorial designs, robust parameter design, Taguchi methods in Technology and product development, and other design and analysis topics.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS) | Quality Management Systems (GC)

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

A study of modern manufacturing processes. The recent developments in manufacturing affect everyone in the factory, from the designers and manufacturing engines to the machine operators. New technologies, automation, the use of the computers in design, process control, and inspection create complex industrial or plant environment.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

This course includes the following topics: Advanced CNC programming, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), flexible automations, robotics, and programmable logic controllers. Extra lab time is required.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

Selected manufacturing topics. May be repeated for credit with different topics, with advisor's approval.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

A total of two credits is required to complete the APP option.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

Manufacturing work experience in an area pertinent to the student's objective. Registration required prior to beginning employment.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

An integral part of every Professional Science Masters degree, regardless of field, is the Capstone, develop a workforce project, produce a written report, and present it as an oral report.The capstone project is developed and supervised collaboratively by faculty and employers, and evaluated or graded by faculty with input from the employer. For a student who is not already employed, a semester-long internship with a private firm or public agency is established. The intent of the Capstone is to integrate the practical application of scientific and professional knowledge, behavior, and skills.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Engineering Management (PSM)

A total of three credits is required to complete the thesis option.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MS)

Focuses on the basic business functions of Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing in global context.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Ethnic Studies (BS) Business/Corporate | Marketing Minor

This course provides a basic understanding of marketing concepts with emphasis on the pricing, promotion, and distribution of need satisfying products and services in domestic and international markets. The format of the course consists of lectures, case discussions, application exercises, projects, exams, and in-class group assignments.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Aviation (BS) Aviation Management | Bus Ad: General Minor | Business Administration (BBA) | Construction Management (BS) | Economics (BS) | Electrical Engineering (BSEE) | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor | Ethnic Studies (BS) Business/Corporate | Integrated Business Experience (CERT) | International Business Minor | Management (BS) | Management (BS) Business Management | Management (BS) Human Resource Management | Marketing Minor | Professional Sales (CERT)

The course is designed to provide basic human motivation theories, and develop persuasive communications strategies and applications necessary in the field of professional selling. The course takes a hands-on approach to professional selling techniques with the use of sales presentations, sales manuals, and exams.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Bus Ad: General Minor | Financial Planning Minor | Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor | Professional Sales (CERT)

Students will learn about consumer decision styles, perceptions, group influences, family decision-making, lifestyles, shopping behaviors and domestic and international trends related to marketing strategies. The framework consists of individual or group projects, usually requiring some personal interviewing, exams, and reports.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Bus Ad: General Minor | Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor

The intention of the course is to explore in depth the concepts involved in new product development, the management of products through the product life cycle, and the development of pricing policies and strategies. The course involves a lecture/discussion format with occasional group activities, projects and exams.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor

Integrated Marketing Communications provide an understanding of the elements of the marketing communications mix; advertising, public relations, personal selling, sales promotion and corporate sponsorship through traditional and digital media.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Bus Ad: General Minor | Business Administration (BBA) | Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor

In this course, students will examine the role of research in decision making and the basics of scientific research, including the preparation of research proposals, design of data collection instruments, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210, STAT 154 or ECON 207

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor

A study of how supply chain management impacts all processes of the firm and its many trading partners. The supply chain management foundation elements of purchasing, operations, logistics, and integration are examined to show how a firm can improve its competitive position by employing these important foundation elements.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Agribusiness and Food Innovation (BS) | Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor

Curricular Practical Training: Co-Operative Experience is a zero-credit full-time practical training experience for one summer and an adjacent fall or spring term. Special rules apply to preserve full-time student status. Please contact an advisor in your program for complete information.

Prerequisites:

Permission of the Chairperson of the department; co-op contract; other prerequisites may also apply.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

A broad examination of the techniques employed in business-to-business marketing. Topics include organizational buying, buyer-seller relationships and industrial marketing mix development.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Agribusiness and Food Innovation (BS) | Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor | Professional Sales (CERT)

The study of marketing at the retail level, including the organization, operations, methods, policies, and problems of retail establishments in satisfying consumers.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor

This course is an examination of the role of digital technology, such as the Internet and social media platforms, in contemporary marketing strategy and its impact on business decision making and consumer behavior.

Prerequisites:

MRKT 210

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Marketing (BS) | Marketing Minor