Courses currently available for remote web-based delivery can be identified by the symbol . The principles and practices of administration of engineering and science activities, including nature of management, organization, planning controlling action and measuring results, management of human resources, communication, decision making, etc. Principles and procedures of creative problem solving, including the use of brainstorming sessions. Special attention is given to the development of professional creativity habits through formulation basic plans, investigating directions, developing methods, and optimizing and completing solutions. A thorough review of the essentials of usage, and a study of methods of organization and style of both written and spoken communications.
Special attention is given to the communication demands of engineers.
A review of economic analysis with emphasis on those phases of major interest to engineering administration. Analysis of financial statements and reports from point of view of management. Advanced problems in planning, controlling, and directing engineering and other operating costs through budgeting and analysis of cost data. Judging profitability, liquidity, and the organizational structure of the whole organization in their domestic and global environment. A thorough study by the case method is made of engineering management and administrative procedures in recognizing and solving engineering problems.