Overview

  • This is jointly sponsored by the Ann and H. J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Science Department and the Engineering Management Program.
  • Designed for students enrolled in the MS Aerospace Engineering program or Engineering Management, as well as other MS Engineering (ME, EE, CompSci) programs.
  • 12 credit hours for completion

Objectives

  • Build leadership and program management skills widely employed by the aerospace industry.
  • Gain insight into the unique combination of relationship building, business acumen and risk-taking required to successfully complete technically complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Build a solid foundation in the current global topics pertaining to aerospace and the tools employed by successful leaders.
  • Learn from faculty and guest speakers with expertise in the aerospace industry.

4 Required Courses 

(12 credit hours)

  • EMEN 5030 Fundamentals of Project Management
  • EMEN 5033 Aerospace Program Management (previously EMEN 5830)  
  • EMEN 5053 Leading Technical Organizations
  • EMEN 5065 Global Topics in Aerospace

 

Professor Brian Argrow, Dept. Chair, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences, talks leadership and managment skills in the aerospace industry.

Professor Kathy Tobey, Engineering Management Program, shares how this certificate can help you succeed in the aerospace industry.