Mechanical Engineering 496 introduces you to the general principles and ...
Chang, C. M., Engineering Management: Challenges in the New Millennium,
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The University of British Columbia Faculty of Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering 496 Engineering Management Winter 2009-2010 Term 1 Instructor: Ron Mackinnon
Office (Phone): Kaiser 1134 (604-822-6762); Angus 359 (604-822-8533)
Class Schedule: Section 101 — Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 15:00 to 15:50; Geography 101 Office Hours: see the schedule posted on the home page of the course Vista site for office hours times and locations. This schedule covers the period from September 8 to December 4 inclusive.
Course Objectives: Mechanical Engineering 496 introduces you to the general principles and practices of engineering leadership and management. We will examine the basic management functions: planning, organizing, leading and controlling within the context of an engineering organization. We will cover the management requirements for three of the main business functions: accounting, finance, and marketing. The course uses the case study method and emphasizes a practical approach to learning engineering management.
Required Textbooks and Course Material: Chang, C. M., Engineering Management: Challenges in the New Millennium, First edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2005. Case Studies for the course (purchased in class and delivered via the course Vista site). A card with your name boldly and visibly printed on it to be placed in front of you in class at all times.
Course Prerequisites: Undergraduate standing in Applied Science.
Course Requirements and Evaluation: The course grade will be determined as follows: Research paper 25% Proposal 5% Paper 20% Participation 25% In class 15% Self and peer 10% Case study assignment 50% In class 25% Written 25%
Prepared by Ron Mackinnon, University of British Columbia, © 2009.
Notes: 1. The evaluation weights are at the discretion of the instructor and will not be negotiated under any circumstances. 2. If you are unable to attend and participate in class or to complete assigned work by the specified deadline, you must have a documented reason (i.e. medical, career-related, etc.) and must contact Ron Mackinnon before or immediately after the scheduled date and time. You must present documentation explaining your absence or inability to meet the deadline at the earliest opportunity. The legitimacy of your absence will be verified. 3. To earn marks for participation, you must attend class on time, conduct yourself in a professional manner, and get involved in learning activities, especially case studies. The more you contribute vocally and add value to the learning activities, the higher your participation mark will be.
Course Website: Instructional resources will be distributed via Vista (Blackboard). You will be registered automatically (access via www.vista.ubc.ca). All important course-related announcements and due dates will be delivered in class and via this site. On the course site, you will find course resources, you will be able to follow the progress of the course, and you will be able to communicate with the instructor and with each other, both publicly and privately. Please note that course-related mail will be received and answered by Ron Mackinnon only on the course site. That especially includes all notices regarding your inability to meet course obligations.
Course Schedule: Dates
Topics
Text References
Sep 9
Introduction to the course
Sep 9
Introduction to management for and by engineers
Chapter 1
Sep 11, 14
Engineering management functions: planning
Chapter 2
Sep 14, 16
Engineering management functions: organizing
Chapter 3
Sep 18, 21, 23
Engineering management functions: leading
Chapter 4
Sep 23, 25
Engineering management functions: controlling
Chapter 5
Sep 25, 28, Oct 5
Business fundamentals: cost accounting
Chapter 6
Oct 5, 19
Business fundamentals: financial accounting and analysis
Chapter 7
Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
Business fundamentals: managerial finance
Chapter 8
Nov 9, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4
Business fundamentals: marketing management
Chapter 9
Class Session Dates
Case Study
Report Due Date
Sep 30, Oct 2
1. TBA
Oct 9
Oct 7, 9
2. TBA
Oct 16
Oct 14, 16
3. TBA
Oct 23
Oct 21, 23
4. TBA
Oct 30
Oct 28, 30
5. TBA
Nov 6
Nov 4, 6
6. TBA
Nov 13
Nov 16, 18
7. TBA
Nov 20
Nov 23, 25
8. TBA
Nov 27
Nov 30, Dec 2
9. TBA
Dec 4
Prepared by Ron Mackinnon, University of British Columbia, © 2009.
