Introduction
Recent studies show that most engineers will ultimately assume managerial
positions, and that most will spend a considerable part of their professional
careers in a management or supervisory capacity. In a recent survey conducted by
the American Association of Engineering Societies, it was found that within ten
years of the start of their careers, more than 50 percent of engineers find
themselves in technical management positions, often without the benefit of
formal training in management.
The Engineering Management (EM) is an interdisciplinary program that combines a
set of strong science and engineering core courses along with specialized
courses in engineering and project management skills: quality management,
project management, production and technology management, finance and
accounting, cost engineering, planning and scheduling, time and cost integration
and control, managerial economics, inventory and logistics, manufacturing and
construction processes, operations research and simulation, engineering design,
and systems integration.
The Engineering Management department offers students a choice of two different
programs to follow based their interests and personal objectives. The programs
are:
1.Construction Management
2.Production and Manufacturing Management
A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Management is awarded upon successful
completion of 138 credit hours in each program. There are 99 credit hours of
common course work in each program. Students are required to take additional 33
credits of required courses and 6 credits of electives in their respective
program as well.
Vision
Our vision is to be among the leading institutions in the Engineering Management
discipline that prepares the next generation of industry leaders.
Mission
Our mission is to respond to the current high demand in the industry of the Gulf
region for engineers equipped with managerial skills, techniques, and tools. To
deliver this mission, we provide a multi-disciplinary program – in compliance
with the international standards – that combines core engineering knowledge with
management training to enable graduates of this program to resolve complex
decision making problems of both technical and social aspects.
Objectives
The undergraduate degree programs in Engineering Management have the following
educational objectives:
1. Provide a basic understanding of management science and engineering
principles, including analytical problem solving and complex decision making.
2. Prepare engineers to successfully work with knowledge, make technical
assessments, and handle utilization problems.
3. Prepare engineers with strong leadership and effective communication skills.
4. Develop the awareness, background, and skills necessary to become responsible
citizens, employees, and leaders.