Duration: 6 Months
• Provide foundational knowledge of management principles in engineering contexts.
• Develop skills in planning, organizing, and managing engineering projects.
• Introduce leadership, teamwork, and decision-making techniques.
• Enable understanding of cost control, quality management, and risk analysis.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Apply management principles in engineering environments
- Plan and manage engineering projects effectively
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills
- Analyze project costs, risks, and quality requirements
- Use basic project management tools and techniques
Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Management
• Definition and scope of engineering management
• Roles and responsibilities of engineering managers
• Functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling)
• Organizational structures in engineering firms
• Overview of engineering projects and industries
Module 2: Project Management Fundamentals
• Project life cycle and phases
• Project planning and scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Gantt charts and network diagrams
• Introduction to project management tools such as Microsoft Project
Module 3: Leadership and Team Management
• Leadership styles and theories
• Team building and motivation
• Communication skills in engineering teams
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Ethics and professional responsibility
Module 4: Cost, Quality, and Risk Management
• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Financial analysis basics
• Quality management principles (TQM)
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Performance measurement and control
Module 5: Operations and Strategic Management
• Operations management in engineering
• Supply chain and resource management
• Strategic planning and decision-making
• Innovation and technology management
• Sustainability and environmental considerations
