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Teaching Project Management With International Collaboration

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gene Dixon, East Carolina University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-843: TEACHING PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH INTERNATIONALCOLLABORATIONGene Dixon, East Carolina University Gene Dixon is an Assistant Professor and Director of ECU Engineering, Inc. at East Carolina University. His research interests include engineering management themes including leadership, followership, team work, organizational culture and trust. Before coming to ECU, he worked in various positions in industry for Chicago Bridge and Iron, E. I. DuPont, Westinghouse Electric, CBS, Viacom and the Washington Group. Dr. Dixon received a BS in Material Engineering from Auburn University, an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and PhD in Industrial and System Engineering and Engineering

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Managing Senior Projects: Educating Graduates And Undergraduates In A Senior Project Course

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Mangement
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Hagenberger, Valparaiso University; Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-2486: MANAGING SENIOR PROJECTS: EDUCATING GRADUATESAND UNDERGRADUATES IN A SENIOR PROJECT COURSEMichael Hagenberger, Valparaiso UniversityPeter Johnson, Valparaiso UniversityDoug Tougaw, Valparaiso UniversityJeffrey Will, Valparaiso UniversityMark Budnik, Valparaiso UniversityKathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University Page 12.1032.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Managing Senior Projects – Educating Graduates and Undergraduates in a Senior Project CourseAbstract—All seniors in computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering at __________University take a multidisciplinary senior design course. In the first week of the Fall

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Service Learning And Integrated, Collaborative Project Management

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gene Dixon, East Carolina University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

Engineering Management from The University of Alabama Huntsville. Page 12.1273.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Service-Learning and Integrated, Collaborative Project ManagementAbstractThis paper describes the introduction of service-learning into an undergraduate course on projectmanagement. At ECU, engineering courses are taught in an integrated and collaborativeeducation environment. The core curriculum requires junior level students to complete a coursein project management as part of the program’s commitment to industry to supply immediatelyproductive, contributing new

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Educating Project Managers For The Construction Industry

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Raymond Krizek, Northwestern University; Ahmad Hadavi, Northwestern University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-2299: EDUCATING PROJECT MANAGERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRYRaymond Krizek, Northwestern University Stanley F. Pepper Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208Ahmad Hadavi, Northwestern University Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208 Page 12.570.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Educating Project Managers for the Construction IndustryAbstractWith the increasing complexity of constructing and maintaining infrastructure facilities

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Integrating Of A Project Management Database For Six Sigma Quality Course

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Erick Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-609: INTEGRATING OF A PROJECT MANAGEMENT DATABASE FORSIX SIGMA QUALITY COURSEErick Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Page 12.922.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integrating of a Project Management Database for Six Sigma Quality Course Erick C. Jones These Six Sigma tools offer fact andAbstract data search tools that are used to make highly informed decisions about a project. The toolsMany organizations utilize Six Sigma project contribute to

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Distance Education Mba Project Management Program: A Case Study

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Innovation
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kam Jugdev, Athabasca University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-131: DISTANCE EDUCATION MBA PROJECT MANAGEMENTPROGRAM: A CASE STUDYKam Jugdev, Athabasca University Dr. Kam Jugdev is an Associate Professor of Project Management and Strategy in the MBA program at Athabasca University in Alberta and an Adjunct Professor at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Alberta. Her specific areas of interest and research include project management as a source of competitive advantage, project lessons learned, project management maturity models, project success/failure, project management education, and distance education. Dr. Jugdev actively contributes to the advancement of academic and professional communities of management practice

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Contribution Of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Concepts To Engineering Design

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yesim Sireli, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Martin Kane, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Frank Skinner, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

has also worked at IBM in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas; at Ericsson/Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; and at BPM Technology in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Conrad is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is also a member of Eta Kappa Nu, the Project Management Institute, and the IEEE Computer Society. He is the author of numerous books, book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers in the areas of robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.Martin Kane, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Martin Kane earned his Ph.D. degree in Civil

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Engineering Management, The Body Of Knowledge As Defined By Coursework

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Peterson, Arizona State University; Jane Humble, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-808: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT, THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ASDEFINED BY COURSEWORKWilliam Peterson, Arizona State University Dr. Bill Peterson is on the faculty of the Department of Technology Management at Arizona State University where he teaches Strategic Management, Project Management, and Financial Management. He is a past-chair of the Engineering Management Division of ASEE; a past-president of ASEM; a past-president and founding member of Epsilon Mu Eta, The Engineering Management Honor Society; and president-elect of SEMS (IIE). His research interests are the justification and introduction of new technologies as well as engineering and technology management education. Prior to

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Designing A Course On Business Process Reengineering (Bpr): Bridging The Gap Between Business Operations And Engineering Of Systems

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology; Ozgur Erol, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anithashree Chandrasekaran, Stevens Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-2693: DESIGNING A COURSE ON BUSINESS PROCESSREENGINEERING (BPR): BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN BUSINESSOPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMSRashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology RASHMI JAIN is Associate Professor of Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr. Jain has over 15 years of experience of working on socio-economic and information technology (IT) systems. Over the course of her career she has been involved in leading the implementation of large and complex systems engineering and integration projects. Dr. Jain is currently the Head of Education and Research for International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Her teaching and research interests include

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A Collaborative Case Study For Teaching “Achieving Lean System Benefits In Manufacturing And Supply Chains” To Engineering Management Students

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Thomas Johnson, Besam Entrance Solutions; Tom Benson, Pass and Seymour-Legrand; Dean Nestvogel, Pass and Seymour-Legrand
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-709: A COLLABORATIVE CASE STUDY FOR TEACHING“ACHIEVING LEAN SYSTEM BENEFITS IN MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLYCHAINS” TO ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT STUDENTSErtunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor in the capacity of a Customer Service and Global Curriculum Manager and a Consultant. He also worked as a project manager and a consultant for Tefen Consulting in the area of

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Experiential Entrepreneurship Activities Enhance Florida Tech's Engineering Management Graduate Program

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Carmo D'Cruz, Florida Tech; Muzaffar Shaikh, Florida Tech; Wade Shaw, Florida Tech
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

. These experiential activitiesinclude the monthly “Engineering Entrepreneur in the Spotlight” seminar series – wherepromising engineers-turned- entrepreneurs visit Florida Tech and share their experiences;the judging of the Brevard School Science Fair Projects for their commercialization value;collaborating with the city, government and private organizations in the community tocommercialize innovative student-developed technologies; etc. Students work in E-Teamson their entrepreneurial class projects and write NCIIA/SBIR grant proposals forfunding and also present at the regional/state-level Business Plan Competitions. They arealso members of the Florida Tech Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Club and theyparticipate in local and national SIFE

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Engineering Management And The Professional Science Masters (Psm) Program

Conference Session: Engineering Management Program Management
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Daughton, University of Missouri; Benjamin Dow, University of Missouri
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-121: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND THE PROFESSIONALSCIENCE MASTERS (PSM) PROGRAMWilliam Daughton, University of Missouri Dr. William Daughton is professor and chair of the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering department at the University of Missouri-Rolla. He has significant industrial management experience in the semiconductor industry and over 15 years of teaching experience.Benjamin Dow, University of Missouri Dr. Benjamin Dow is a Lecturer in the Engineering Management and Sytems Engineering Department at the University of Missouri-Rolla. He has considerable expertise in project management and holds a PMP from the Project Management Institute. He also has indsutry

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Pie In The Sky: Modeling Management In The Classroom

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Innovation
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patricia Jinkins, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Jill Clough, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-2326: PIE IN THE SKY: MODELING MANAGEMENT IN THECLASSROOMPatricia Jinkins, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Patricia Jinkins, University of Wisconsin-Platteville PAT JINKINS is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at UW-Platteville. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and earned her Doctor of Engineering at Texas A&M so considers herself a “Volunteer Aggie.” She has worked in project and engineering management positions but has been at UW-Platteville since 2000. She currently serves as IE program coordinator.Jill Clough, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Jill M. Clough, University of Wisconsin-Platteville JILL CLOUGH is a Professor of Industrial

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A Culminating Experience Model For Master’s Students

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Mangement
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ahmad Sarfaraz, California State University-Northridge; Tarek Shraibati, California State University-Northridge
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-1307: A CULMINATING EXPERIENCE MODEL FOR MASTER’SSTUDENTSAhmad Sarfaraz, California State University-NorthridgeTarek Shraibati, California State University-Northridge Page 12.29.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Culminating Experience Model for Master’s Students in Engineering ManagementAbstractMost graduate schools that offer Master’s Degrees require some sort of culminating experience.These culminating experiences usually consist of a thesis or project, or an examination based oncertain core courses. Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management(MSEM) at California State University, Northridge

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Graduate Certificates As Recruiting And Entry Vehicles

Conference Session: EMD Recruitment and Certification
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Daughton, University of Missouri
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

. Table 1 Graduate Certificates in The EMSE DepartmentGraduate Certificate Courses StatusProject Management EMGT 308 Economic Decision Analysis Implemented EMGT 361 Project Management Certified by EMGT 362 Case Studies in Project Management PMI EMGT 461 Global Project ManagementMilitary EMGT 313 Managerial Decision Making ImplementedConstruction EMGT 314 Management for Engineers andManagement Scientists CE345 Construction Methods CE 442 Construction Administration

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Engineering Management And Industrial Engineering: Similarities And Differences

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cassandra Elrod, University of Missouri; Ashley Rasnic, University of Missouri; William Daughton, University of Missouri
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

Bridge the Gap Material/Equipment Management Business Operations Management Science Decision MakingTerm Systems Problem Solving Ethics Staffing Controlling Resources Project Management Organizations Planning Marketing Cost/Finance Organizing Communication Leadership

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Replacing A Bachelors Degree In Engineering Management With A Two Track Minor : A Case Study

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville; Douglas Ramers, University of Evansville; Greg Rawski, University of Evansville
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

Engineering at the University of Evansville. He has 20 years of experience in industry and 10 years in teaching and research at academic institutions. His education includes a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (Georgia Tech), a Masters in Business Administration (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville), and a PhD in Industrial Engineering (North Carolina State University). Dr Ramers has worked as a project engineer, maintenance engineer, plant engineer, and first line and engineering manager in process, manufacturing, and service companies. He has taught courses in mechanics, engineering design, manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems design and simulation, production and

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Engineering Management Within A Systems Engineering Program

Conference Session: Engineering Management Program Management
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Elson, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Howard Evans, National University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

AC 2007-2407: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT WITHIN A SYSTEMSENGINEERING PROGRAMJohn Elson, National UniversityShekar Viswanathan, National UniversityHoward Evans, National University Page 12.646.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering Management within a Systems Engineering ProgramIntroduction Designing curricula may seem to be just another design effort, similar to other design projects.And this might be a reasonable analogy if the design project is considered in its entirety, fromassessing marketplace needs all the way through to design and quality verification. Thus, onemight have this mindset when designing

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Achieving Success For The Development Of A Systems Engineering Degree Program

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Yesim Sireli, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Karen Elmore, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

& problems, Make decisions at all levels of an organization from the top management problems, to strategic planning, product development and launching, production, marketing & sales, logistics support, and field services, Understand future trend in global markets and economy, and Manage multinational units, projects, & global supply chains.BSSE Curriculum DesignThe activities in the design of the BSSE curriculum include benchmarking other similarprograms, performing an industry needs analysis, and fulfilling the needs from other engineeringdepartments in SE skills and the institution’s B.S. requirements. Figure 2 shows the frameworkfor BSSE curriculum design analysis. The framework includes the

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Human Behavior Skills In Engineering Education

Conference Session: Engineering Management Program Management / IE and EM Program Mangement / Engineering Management Program Management
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rose Mary Cordova-Wentling, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; Raymond Price, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

engineering courses, communication skills are not taught explicitly;however, students are expected and held accountable for being able to speak and write well.Consequently, there is a need to change university engineering programs in order to provideopportunities for students to develop communication skills (Pet-Armacost, & Armacost, 2003).The importance and need for oral and written communication skills in engineering has beenclearly recognized. Engineering students who have good communication skills are more likelyto succeed and advance in the professional world than those who don’t.Team-Working Skills in EngineeringIn today’s work environment, project tasks generally involve the establishment of teams formedby people from different functional

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Group Work Assessment In Engineering Management Classes

Conference Session: EMD Program Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Francisco Gamboa Valderrama, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tachira; Bianey Ruiz, University of Tachira; Dilia Alcalde, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tachira
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

. Page 12.793.4 1. Group Test 5. Objective Test Assessment TEQ Achievement ECO (Group Characteristics) Assessment 6. Members Test 2. Task Project Interaction EIM Assignment Assessment Gantt Chart 7. Teacher Test 3

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Engineering Malpractice: Avoiding Liability Through Education

Conference Session: Engineering Management Program Management
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Martin High, Oklahoma State University; Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

engineering malpractice.12Vjg"uvcpfctf"qh"ectg"ku"vjcv"Ðpqtocnn{"rquuguugf"d{"ogodgtu"qh"]vjg_"rtqhguukqp"0"0"0"kp"iqqf"uvcpfkpi0Ñ 13 A higher standard applies if the engineer represents that he has greateror less skill or knowledgeÑ"vjcp"vjcv"pqrmally possessed by members of the profession.14Engineer ing Malpr actice Examples There are numerous examples of engineering malpractice in published courtopinions. Many of these cases involve civil engineering practice as these engineering Page 12.643.3practitioners are typically licensed and in the public eye via public works projects. As anexample, consider the case of DOT v. Dupree. 256 Ga. App. 668

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Technology Enabled Support Modules For Engineering Management

Conference Session: EMD Curriculum Design
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

-time review and supplemental instructional support, theindustrial engineering department embarked on a long term project to provide online self-correcting modules in the areas of finance, entrepreneurship, economic valuation, andmanagement science tools. This paper discusses a strategy for designing web-based tutorialsthat can help provide an element of scaffolding necessary for a developmental approach whilesimultaneously addressing alternative learning styles. Tutorial examples along with preliminaryassessment results are provided.IntroductionCalls for greater accountability in higher education are more strident than ever. Although statedin a variety of formats, these calls may almost always be couched within two distinct butoverlapping

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Technology And Information Management Program

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Innovation
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patrick Mantey, University of California-Santa Cruz; RAM AKELLA, University of California-Santa Cruz; John Musacchio, University of California-Santa Cruz; Yi Zhang, University of California-Santa Cruz; Kevin Ross, University of California-Santa Cruz; Subhas Desa, University of California-Santa Cruz
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

either traditionalIndustrial Engineering Departments or Management Schools. While it has components incommon with both, these key features make it unique. TIM is focused on enhanced profitabilityand growth of firms through: ‚ The fusion of Knowledge Management (using information systems) with more traditionally-taught Operations and Strategy. ‚ Faculty and students with a deep understanding of technology obtained an engineering education and background. ‚ Active engagement with Silicon Valley firms through research, consulting and course projects and internships (amplified through our Silicon Valley presence).Other distinctive features of TIM are: ‚ The emphasis on integration of management science and expertise

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The Bio Market For Engineering Management

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Innovation
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Megan Brunkhorst, University of Missouri; Halvard Nystrom, University of Missouri; Donald Myers, University of Missouri
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

than they have before. However, there is an increasingneed for professionals to manage the technical projects, programs, and organizations. Thismarket need could be met by bioengineers who earn a Master’s Degree in EngineeringManagement. These professionals would not only understand engineering and life-scienceissues, but also management and strategic issues. The Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation is a non-profit company thatpromotes and supports science and biotechnology education in Massachusetts. In the May 1,2005 issue of Genetic Engineering News, Cora Beth Abel, the Vice President of MassBioEdstressed that clinical and project management were the two areas most in need of workforcedevelopment. She was quoted as saying

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Development Of An Engineering Masters Degree In Enterprise Systems Innovation & Management

Conference Session: IE and EM Program Innovation
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thomas Duening, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Management

Systems Management(ESIM). As it will be defined by this program, ESIM will cover a wide range of competenciespertinent to enterprise systems at all levels, including: • Management and human resource systems • Organizational design and structure • Decision making and strategy setting • New product/service development • Project management • Production and operations • Information technologies and expert systems • Financial and accounting systemsTo accommodate this range of ESIM opportunities within the enterprise, the following core andelective curricula are proposed:Required Core:FSE 598 Introduction to Strategic Enterprise InnovationThis course introduces students to the varieties of innovation that occur across