UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Undergraduate Minors Interdisciplinary Minor Programs Engineering Management The Minor
The MinorThe minor in Engineering Management, offered by the Isenberg School of Management, is available to students with a major in the College of Engineering. It offers engineers training in business and management tools, which will help them evaluate the impact of engineering decisions on an entire enterprise. Students acquire basic skills in decision making, finance, management, marketing, and operations. Students interested in pursuing the minor should consult with Lorraine Robidoux, Director of Student Programs & Events in the College of Engineering by the end of their second semester (first-year students) or first semester (transfer students), as careful planning will be required to incorporate appropriate courses into the curriculum, and space in courses may not be available to those who have not indicated their intent to pursue the minor. RequirementsThe minor requires at least 15 credits (12 of which must be fulfilled at UMass Amherst) of course work in addition to the courses completed for the student’s engineering major. The curriculum is divided into two parts: foundation courses and integrative experience. No more than 2 (two) courses will be approved when studying abroad. In addition, it is recommended (but not required) that students complete other specified courses to strengthen their understanding of the link between management and engineering. The opportunity also exists for students in the minor to pursue upper-level electives in business in consultation with the program advisor. In addition to previously listed requirements, sucessful candidates need a 3.0 GPA in their minor requirement courses. Foundation Courses (12 credits)Choose 4 from the following: ACCOUNTG 221 Principles of Financial Accounting Integrative Experience/Capstone Options (3 credits)FINANCE 422 Financial Engineering (spring only) Recommended CoursesAlthough the following courses are not required, any or all will help broaden the student’s understanding of the link between engineering and management. These courses may be incorporated into a student’s planned General Education or major courses. ECON 103 Introduction to Microeconomics Business ElectivesStudents wishing to take additional courses in business should consult with the program adviser. Additional coursework is encouraged to provide depth and focus beyond the basic fundamentals of business covered in the foundation courses. |