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EMGT 5060 Global Engineering Management and Leadership
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Students will learn the implications of engineering leadership in a Global environment. Cultural differences will be examined, as well as differences in work practices. Students will become more sensitive to these issues and become more effective in engineering and in leading engineering projects where multicultural influences are present. Specific emphasis will be given to the countries and cultures of regions where automotive companies perform the majority of engineering including multiple European countries, South America, and Asia in contrast with North America. Topics covered will include: a). Fundamentals of Engineering Management - roles, responsibilities, and measurables; b) Engineering Management for global competitiveness - challenges and opportunities; c) Formal cultural differences in different regions; d) Informal cultural norms and hands-on observations; e) Skills, sustainability, work environment, and trade-offs; f) Implications of these cultural differences in organizing and delivering competitive global initiatives. Case studies will be used throughout the course. Guest Foreign Nationals will be brought in for their first hand observations. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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