Engineering Management

Overview

The Engineering Management program here at the International Technological University (ITU) has been designed to prepare engineers, technical specialists and business professionals to lead projects and programs and to take leadership positions in such technology-oriented businesses.

Training in Engineering Management includes instruction in engineering and technology subjects, along with a foundation in principles of business management. The degree has sometimes been referred to as a “technical MBA” and puts a significant emphasis on the development of leadership skills, team-building, collaboration, technology assessment, innovation and entrepreneurship, financial analysis, quantitative methods, market research, and effective business communication.

Furthermore, given our existence in the heart of Silicon Valley, we also offer students the opportunity to study and learn about fast-developing emerging markets such as the Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices, digital health technology, cloud computing, and other areas.

Learning Outcomes

• Be prepared to lead engineering and technical project teams, delivering new products and services in the United States or abroad.
• Be able to take a systems-approach to analyzing problems and managing projects.
• Understand the process of aligning project goals and objectives with corporate strategy.
• Have a strong grasp of principles of project management and be able to apply them in the work setting.
• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, as an engineering manager.
• Demonstrate competence and knowledge in at least one area of technical emphasis, such as software engineering, electrical engineering, computational and mathematical engineering, etc.
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to identify new business opportunities and capitalize on new venture ideas.