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MPD 505 System Architecture
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Provides an understanding (supported by theory and case studies) of the principles of system architecture such that participants learn some of the basic tools required to: (1) structure and learn all the early, conceptual phases of the system development process; (2) support an ongoing system development project through its system engineering and design phase; and (3) think independently and holistically about product architecture. Topics include: what is SA; overview of the architecting process; architecting heuristics and principles; builder-architectured systems; manufacturing systems models and modeling. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 510 System Engineering
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Provides an understanding of key elements of Systems Engineering. Within this framework, elements of Systems Engineering enablers, requirements analysis, top level architecture development, robust design, trade-off study techniques, embedded real-time software design, and product-process modeling are addressed. Particular emphasis is placed on the criticality and correctness of requirements and the effects that requirements have on the product development process. Industry participation provides an understanding of current real-world experiences that highlight problems and solutions related to large-scale, complex system. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 520 Systems & Project Management
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Provides understanding of up-to-date project management methods, tools and actual practice in order to effectively plan, organize, and control product development projects. The course design is based on: (a) experiential learning as the course is organized around learning by doing; (b) the learning process is focused and facilitated by projects of interest to the automotive domain; (c) teamwork and creative thinking is practiced during the course; (d) connections with Systems Engineering and Systems Architecture are demonstrated and maintained. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 525 Engineering Risk/Benefit Analysis
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Provides an understanding of three methodologies: cost-benefit analysis (CBA); reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (RPRA); and decision making in various areas. The course presents and interprets a framework for balancing risks and benefits to applicable situations. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 530 System Optimization
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Application-oriented introduction to optimization and simulation focuses on understanding system trade-offs. Introduces modeling methodology (linear, integer and nonlinear programming, genetic algorithms), modeling tools (sensitivity and post-optimality analysis), software applications in production planning and scheduling, inventory planning, distribution systems planning, facility sizing and capacity expansions, and product development. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 535 Organizational Processes
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Provides an understanding of the analytic framework and tools needed to analyze, manage, and lead the organization of the future. Features expected to characterize the emerging "new" organizational forms are examined and contrasted with the traditional predecessors with the pros and cons of each. Course focuses on the levels of skills participants will need for the "new organization". Through cases, exercises. readings, teamwork, discussions, and papers, the course allows students to integrate conceptual material with his/her own experiences, beliefs, and actions. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 540 Finance & Managerial Accounting
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This course enables the participants to translate financial statements into meaningful information for use in business decision making. Participants gain an understanding of the company's financial condition and performance and build confidence in analyzing financial reports. They examine the firm's health, strengths, and weaknesses, considering both recent performance and future prospects. Financial concepts and practices are used to explore the acquisition and management of new resources. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 545 Marketing Management
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The overall objective is to facilitate student's familiarity with markets and their players. This course focuses on how managers in all functional areas address marketing mix problems in the context of a company's corporate strategy. Specific objectives include: develop an ability to analyze consumer behavior, internal constraints, and environmental influences that affect the marketing function; understand the aspects of the marketing mix; understand how brand managers and other marketing professional develop marketing plans, and to practice these skills | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 550 Operations Management
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Provides an understanding of concepts for design, planning and control of manufacturing and service operations. Provides basic definitions of operations management terms, tools and techniques for analyzing operations, and strategic context for making operational decisions. The material is presented in four modules: (a) operations analysis, (b) coordination and planning (c) logistics and supply chain management, and (d) operations strategy. Also explored are such issues as product development, technology and re-engineering. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 555 Robust Design
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The course enables participants to develop products/processes that produce consistent, high-level performance despite being subjected to a wide range of changing environmental, customer and manufacturing conditions. The course is based on the orthogonal array technique for designing experiments to develop robust systems. Numerous case studies are presented. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 560 Product Planning & Development
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Provides an understanding of structured methodologies and effective tools that support product development practice. Emphasis is placed on the activities related to the concept development phase of the product development process. Topics include development processes and organizations, identifying customer needs, establishing product specifications, concept generation, concept selections, and concepts testing. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 575 Design for "X"
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Provides a fundamental understanding of and ability to effectively consider design implications of Design for X, where X will be many different topics related to product design and development, such as assembly, manufacturability, durability, serviceability, recyclability, damageability, health and safety, ergonomics, quality/robustness, FEA, cast and molded parts and additional topics. Case studies from industry are discussed throughout. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 576 Mechatronics System Design
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Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control, and intelligent software in a systems framework, used in the design of products and manufacturing processes. Design of modern day products involves the familiarity of different engineering disciplines and an ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. In this course, mechatronic principles will be introduced to the students through both theory and hands-on exercises where students will be required to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Topics will include principles, components, and design of mechatronic systems, including modeling and simulation, sensors, actuators, control strategies, and instrumentation. The course will culminate in a mini-capstone design project where the students will work in teams to design, build and test a mechatronic system. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 580 Entrepreneurship & E-Commerce
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Study the concept, theory, process, and strategies of intrapreneurship, particularly as evidence in some of the most efficient and innovatively organized start-ups, small, medium and large businesses of the world. Gain an understanding of the dynamics of the new world of e-business by studying the concepts, techniques, strategies and results of E-Business applications in most successful Net Companies. Assess entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship as witnessed in the auto industry; explore new innovation possibilities; and assess the ethics of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and E-Business. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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MPD 599 Capstone Thesis/Project
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The MPD program is designed to teach principles, processes, and tools for "end-to-end product development". The MPD thesis is the capstone activity to apply MPD principles, processes, and tools to a problem of substantial size, difficulty, and depth. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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