Engineering Management









Report


Purpose:

The Primary purpose of this exercise is for students to undertake a research study pertaining to a management issue/project that is concern or interest to the students in the case of a field study to a firm in the community.

Objectives:
  1. To enable students to develop a conceptual framework of aspects of the discipline of Management and apply it to Engineering issue/project.

  2. To enable students to work independently on their research study.

  3. To enable students to identify and define the issue/project to be examined, apply scientific and analytical techniques to it, develop and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations relevant to the issue/project.

  4. To enable students to enhance their library research skills and to apply their new knowledge of the literature that is relevant to the issue/project.

Requirements:

Identify a management-oriented issue/project that is of legitimate concern/interest.
  • Present a written research proposal (2-3 pages) to the committee for approval.

  • Search for understanding and solutions, utilizing whatever resources are available in the University and Community. Present a rough draft of your project.

  • Present a formal written report to the committee.



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