Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Suzanne S. Hicks, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Master's Engineering Management ProgramAbstractMany graduates with strong engineering management skills enter the workforce, yet they oftenlack the soft skills our industry needs. Middle Tennessee State University's (MTSU) Master ofScience in Professional Science (MSPS) program in Engineering Management has incorporatedthese desired soft skills into its core curriculum. This cross-disciplinary program providesMiddle Tennessee with the best-educated and well-trained scientific workforce. The program wasawarded the U.S. Department of Education's Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need(GAANN) grant for Engineering Management (2019-2022), which supported nine students witha stipend, full tuition, and fees.In 2023, the MSPS program completed a

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sam Yoo, United States Military Academy; James Schreiner, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management Division (EMD)

such as cheating and technical difficulties. Inaddition, the TEAMMATES peer evaluation tool demonstrates an automated and digital way toincrease students’ self-awareness of soft skills such as teamwork and relationship building.In conclusion, this paper's exploration of digital transformation in the Project Managementcourse contributes to the ongoing discourse on engineering management education. It offerspractical insights for educators and institutions considering similar transitions. The successes andchallenges outlined in the paper pave the way for future developments in engineeringmanagement programs, emphasizing the importance of aligning educational practices with theevolving demands of the field and the accreditation standards set by