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Evaluating the Impact of Foundational Engineering Management Courses on Graduate Student Success: A Qualitative and Quantitative Study

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Publication Date

June 22, 2025

Start Date

June 22, 2025

End Date

August 15, 2025

Conference Session

Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

Tagged Division

Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Page Count

11

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https://peer.asee.org/56454

Paper Authors

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Yooneun Lee University of Dayton

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Dr. Yooneun Lee is an assistant professor with the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining University of Dayton, Dr. Lee worked as a faculty member at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Khalid Zouhri University of Dayton

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Dr. Khalid Zouhri is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at the University, he was an assistant Professor for four years in the Department of

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Philip Appiah-Kubi University of Dayton

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Dr. Appiah-Kubi is an Associate Professor at the University of Dayton (Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology). He has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a master's degree in Aviation Systems and Flight Testing from Oh

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Abstract

Graduate programs in Engineering Management typically require students to complete a set of core courses to ensure they have the necessary academic background and foundational knowledge for success in the program. These courses, including probability, statistics, mathematics, and operations research, are increasingly vital in the era of AI and are tailored to the specific focus of each engineering management program. However, many first-year graduate students face challenges in keeping up with these core courses, which can significantly impact their consequent academic success and, ultimately, their professional careers. This study aims to investigate the relationship between graduate students' performance in their first engineering management course and their overall academic success through both qualitative and quantitative analysis. As this course serves as a prerequisite for future coursework, it plays a crucial role in shaping students' academic trajectories. By analyzing the connection between initial course performance and overall GPA, we aim to gain valuable insights to better support graduate students throughout their academic journey.

Lee, Y., & Zouhri, K., & Appiah-Kubi, P. (2025, June), Evaluating the Impact of Foundational Engineering Management Courses on Graduate Student Success: A Qualitative and Quantitative Study Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . https://peer.asee.org/56454

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