Introduction to

Engineering Management
(ENMA 301)
Week 1: Introduction and Course Design

Sujatha Alla
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department.
Old Dominion University
Agenda
▪ Introductions
▪ Expectations
▪ Course Overview
▪ Administrative Stuff
▪ Syllabus Highlights
– Intended Learning Objectives
– Teaching Approaches
– Course Requirements and Assessment
– Topics
▪ What is Engineering Management?
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Expectations…
Expectations for the Instructor
▪ Set student expectations about the course.
▪ Prepare and present topical and interesting
sessions.
▪ Post required assignments, documents and notes
on Blackboard.
▪ Facilitate sessions.
▪ Be available for advice and mentoring.
▪ Provide notification of meeting times and places
and changes to the schedule or syllabus.
Expectations for the Students
▪ Commit to and engage in the learning experience.
▪ Actively participate in class discussions.
▪ Obtain a Blackboard account and log in regularly for
assignments and notes.
▪ Respond to assignments seriously and complete them
when due.
▪ Let the instructor know when you cannot attend class or
complete an assignment on schedule.
▪ Attend class.
▪ Ask questions.
 Contact Information
 Email: salla@odu.edu
 Office: 2101 Engineering
Systems Building
 Office Hours: By Appointment
 Slides posted to Blackboard

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Course Overview
Course Objectives
▪ Understand organizational structures and functions, and
discuss their properties
▪ Use common tools for the formulation of a business strategy
▪ Appreciate issues for teams & organizations and be capable
of conducting an analysis.
▪ Use basic methods and techniques in the field of Operations
Management
▪ Plan and monitor a technical project through development
of a Business Plan
▪ Enhance individual presentation and writing skills
Course References
▪ Assigned Readings
▪ News Articles
▪ Discussions
▪ Personal Experiences
▪ Lively Interactions
▪ Lecture Notes
Administrative STUFF…
Learning

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Learning

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Your Part In Learning Process
▪Arrive for work (class) on time—every class.
▪Be prepared. Your classmates depend on you.
▪Listen actively and participate.
▪Be fully involved as leaders in the new minor.
▪Provide us feedback along the way.
Class Approach

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Requirements
 Class Attendance & Participation
Team Project & Presentations
Journal Assignments- (2)
 Exams (2)

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Grading for the Course
 Academic integrity

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Grade Assignment
A 94-100
A- 90-93
B+ 85-89
B 80-84
B- 75-79
C+ 70-74
C 65-69
F 0-64

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Graded Assignments
Journals & Final Group Project
▪ Apply the various principles and
techniques presented in class to improve or
solve the problem presented by the Final
Project or Exam problem
▪ Usually one approach provides the best
opportunity for a successful resolution
Journal Assignments
▪ At least 1 Page Double Spaced Submission
▪ Summary of Personal gains from the student
from previous classes
– Reflections from previous class
discussions/activities
– Personal/Engineering Management Implications

“ABC” Accurate, Brief and Clear

IN-HOUSE BUSINESS
▪ Please announce your Name every time
▪ Talk loud and clear
▪ Let me know when you are experiencing difficulties with audio or
video, or any other thing that could interrupt your learning
process
Key words and concepts
▪ Engineering Management
▪ Functional Organization
▪ Project-Based Organization
▪ Matrix Organization
▪ Controlling
▪ Organizing
▪ Operational Planning
▪ Strategic Planning
▪ Tactical Planning
Let’s Go!!!
▪ What is Engineering Management?
DEFINITION
Engineering Management

The art and science of planning, organizing, allocating

resources, directing and controlling activities that have a
technological component.

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