Conference Session

Frontiers in EM Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

changing requirements of ABET, in particular driven bythe original ABET 2000 criteria. Given that programs would now be evaluated based onobjectives, outcomes, and evidence of continuous improvement, it was essential that the“capstone” course take into account real-world standards and constraints. Case studies, whileuseful, provide little information that addressed that particular need. In addition, becauseengineering management is a discipline that focuses on big-picture design rather than specificdesign, it was obvious that the program would have to work with industry partners in thedevelopment of projects suitable for students. This last factor amplifies the problem with thelocation of the Missouri S&T campus. The campus is situated in the

Conference Session

EM Program Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary A. Viola, School of Engineering, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

in the workplace, and an emphasis on experientiallearning with both in-class activities and real, open-ended projects in technology-basedorganizations. Students enter the program as a cohort and participate with that cohort in aprescribed set of courses. There are no electives although students make take up to three coursesin the various Tufts graduate schools (Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and the Fletcher School ofLaw and Diplomacy) at no additional cost.This paper describes the MSEM program’s architecture and courses, our approach to leadershipeducation, and the two out-of-classroom experiential learning activities: the summer TeamPracticum, and the Individual Leadership Project that is the capstone of the program. A briefdiscussion of