The Graduate Minor in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management comprises three courses totaling 12 credits.
Course List - Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management Graduate Minor
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management for Professionals | ENGR 405* | Covers the essential concepts and skills needed to make effective contributions on projects, on time and within budget. | 3 credits |
| Engineering Leadership for Corporate Innovation | ENGR 501 | Traditional and contemporary leadership theory is analyzed to determine effective strategies for leading projects and innovation within an engineering context. | 3 credits |
| Engineering Across Cultures and Nations | ENGR 802 | Explores cultural differences and impact on business practices and team dynamics working on virtual project teams with global partner universities. | 3 credits |
| Engineering Product Innovation | ENGR 804 | Develop competencies for leading new product/process development or participating in corporate spin-outs using entrepreneurial skills within a corporation. | 3 credits |
*Related courses may be substituted for ENGR 405 per an approved list of courses by the Engineering Leadership Development Office at ENGRleadership@engr.psu.edu.
Master of Engineering Management Students
The Master of Engineering Management course list can be customized to allow students in the master's program to earn the Graduate Minor in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management without taking on additional credits or costs.
| Instead of | Take this | During this semester |
|---|---|---|
| MNGMT 511 and MNGMT 514 | ENGR 501 and ENGR 802 | Year 1, Semester 2 |
| ENGMT 511 | ENGR 804 | Year 1, Semester 3 |
Master of Engineering Management students will take SYSEN 505 instead of ENGR 405.