Conference Session

Applications of Engineering Economy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Kelley, Baylor University; Robert Doty, Baylor University; Bill booth, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

engineering economy coursesinclude group problem solving activities,18 using only spreadsheets to solve assignments,19assessing accreditation “soft skills” outcomes,20 and introducing contemporary global issues.21IntroductionDuring most of the last decade Baylor’s ECS programs have responded to the desire for studentsto be globally savvy by developing abroad experiences with an ECS focus.11, 22 This experiencematured into one that includes a partnership with the business school. Because of the high costof this program, both in terms faculty and staff resources and student-program charges, it is notfeasible to offer it for a majority of the students. This fact though, does not negate the desire thatall ECS graduates be equipped with discipline