Engineering Management Technology (UEM)
This Program was Nationally Recognized as the Second Runner-Up for the 2006 Founders Award by the American Society for Engineering Management
If you enjoy working in a team-based, technical environment and if you want to be a leader, Engineering Management Technology (UEM) may be for you. Engineering managers improve the performance of systems, ensure the quality of products, and design better ways of making things. Engineering Management Technology combines math, chemistry, physics, electronics, computers, and accounting, with communication, team building, and the importance of the human dimension in the workplace. A degree in this field will enable you to work in supply chain management, the health care industry, manufacturing, or technical sales and purchasing. You may be employed as a product planner, a project manager, or in quality control, and work closely with engineers and corporate leaders.
The skills of our recent graduates contribute to the success of organizations such as:
In this field you will have the opportunity to use specialized labs to study ergonomics, information technology, plant layout, and material handling at the state-of-the industry Parkview Campus designed to promote the future success of our students. Program OptionsWestern's program allows you to pursue one of three career specialties:
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Consider ThisOnce you set foot in one of our classrooms or laboratories, you will quickly realize that the Parkview Campus is one of the most professional learning environments in North America , built to help your transition from college to business or industry. Also, if class size concerns you, engineering management students usually attend classes of only 16 to 20 individuals, allowing you to take advantage of our faculty's expertise, experience, and connections to local business. At WMU our goal is to produce job-ready graduates, and our UEM students exemplify this. You may specialize in a variety of areas including healthcare, computer aided design, integrated supply management, plastics, automotive systems, or metal casting. Also, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects with local industry, qualify for our departmental scholarships, become a member of the Sunseeker solar racing team, or join one of our student societies such as the Society of Plastics Engineers. A Student's Perspective"Western Michigan University has provided the most enjoyable college experience, not only academically but also socially. WMU has a beautiful engineering campus with hands - on labs, interactive classrooms, advanced learning technology, and an extremely helpful faculty. Joining a student chapter has allowed me to meet other students in my major and contribute back to WMU and the greater Kalamazoo area. I am extremely proud to be graduating from WMU with a degree in Engineering Management Technology. The faculty and staff at WMU have provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills essential for a successful career." -Ashley Ford, 2007, B.S. in Engineering Management Technology |
Engineering Management Technology Objectives
- Manage projects, people, and resources effectively.
- Plan, design, analyze, implement, and improve cost-effective manufacturing/service systems.
- Build and use management tools to analyze and solve problems effectively and make decisions from a systems perspective.
- Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and graphic forms.
- Pursue professional growth and interact effectively in work environments.
Engineering Management Technology Outcomes
- Ability to identify and use tools and technologies effectively
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Understanding of ethical behavior in organizations
- Understanding of the professional, societal, and global impact of technology and engineering activities
- Ability to creatively define problems and design and evaluate alternative solutions to solve technical problems
- Ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and improve production and service delivery systems
- Ability to apply systems theory and systems management techniques to optimize the utilization of people, facilities, and information
- Ability to apply statistical techniques
- Ability to apply logical decision-making techniques
- Ability to use electronic tools -CAD, Microsoft Office, research, communication, etc. - in a technical environment
- Demonstration of good oral, written, and graphical communication
- Function effectively as a team member and as a team leader.
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning, including participation in professional activities and maintaining currency in the profession
Curriculum 2009-2010
Semester I - Fall (14 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 1020 Technical Communication (Prof. 1) | 3 |
| IME 1500 Introduction to Manufacturing (Area VII) | 3 |
| CHEM 1100 General Chemistry 1 (AREA VI) | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 General Chemistry 1 Lab. (AREA VI) | 1 |
| MATH 1180 Pre-Calculus (Prof. 3) | 4 |
14 |
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Semester II - Spring (15 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 1420 Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MATH 1220 Calculus I (or MATH 2000 or MATH 1700) (Prof. 4) | 4 |
| PHYS 1130 General Physics I (AREA VI) | 4 |
| PHYS 1140 General Physics I Lab. (AREA VI) | 1 |
| ECE 1000 Fundamentals of Circuits & Electronics | 3 |
15 |
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Semester III - Fall (15 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 1220 Automobile in Society (AREA VII) | 3 |
| ECE 1010 Fundamentals of Electronics and Machines | 3 |
| CS 1040 Introduction to C/C++ (or CS 1021 and CS 1023) | 2 |
| PHYS 1150 General Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 1160 General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Area VIII Health & Well-Being | 2 |
15 |
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Semester IV - Spring (17 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 2460 Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| MSE 2540 Properties of Materials (or ME 2500) | 3 |
| MSE 2550 Materials Science Laboratory (or ME 2500) | 1 |
| ACTY 2100 Principles of Accounting | 3 |
| STAT 2600 Elementary Statistics (or IME 2610) (Prof. 4) | 4 |
| Area I* Fine Arts | 3 |
17 |
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Semester V - Fall (17 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics (AREA V) | 3 |
| IME 2810 Statics & Strengths of Materials | 4 |
| IME 3050 Work Analysis | 3 |
| IME 3150 Work Analysis Lab. | 1 |
| IME 3160 Report Preparation | 3 |
| IME 3200 Engineering Cost Analysis | 3 |
17 |
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Semester VI - Spring (16 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 3120 Systems Decision Making | 3 |
| IME 3260 Operations Planning & Control | 3 |
| IME 3280 Quality Assurance & Control | 3 |
| IME 4040 Plant Layout & Material Handling | 4 |
| IME 4220 Engineering Teams: Theory & Practice (AREA V) | 3 |
16 |
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Semester VII - Fall (14 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 4020 Supervision of Industrial Operations | 3 |
| IME 4120 Industrial Systems Management | 3 |
| IME 4910 Multidisciplinary Senior Design Proposal (Prof.2) | 2 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 |
14 |
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Semester VIII - Spring (15 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| MGMT 3520 Human Resource Management | 3 |
| IME 4920 Multidisciplinary Senior Project (Prof. 2) | 2 |
| IME 4930 Multidisciplinary Senior Project Consultation | 1 |
| AREA II* Humanities | 3 |
| AREA III* United States: Culture and Issues | 3 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 |
15 |
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Semester IX - Summer (6 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 4200 Modern Industrial Practices | 3 |
| AREA IV* Other Cultures and Civilizations | 3 |
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| Total Credits = 129 |
* At least two of these courses must be at the 3000-4000 level; Depth must be met with a sequence of courses from one department
NOTE: A grade of "C" or better in gate courses (indicated in italicized type) is required for enrollment in upper division courses offered by the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
Preparation
To enter the Engineering Management Technology program, you should have completed in high school at least three and a half years of college preparatory mathematics, including trigonometry, and two years of basic science such as physics and chemistry.
Admission
To apply to WMU, write to:
Office of Admissions,
Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo , MI 49008-5211
Call 269-387-2000, or go to http://www.wmich.edu/admissions
Advising
An academic advisor will work with you to ensure that you take the right sequence of courses and get maximum benefit from your studies at WMU.
To make an appointment with an advisor, call 269-276-3270.
Financial Aid
Information about financial assistance such as scholarships, employment opportunities, loans, and grants is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Write to Student Financial Aid,
Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo , MI 49008-5337
Call 269-387-6000, or go to http://www.wmich.edu/finaid
Career Placement
Career services helps WMU students and alumni in job search planning.
Call 269-387-2745, or go to http://www.wmich.edu/career
For More Information
For more information about Engineering Management Technology, write
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Western Michigan University
Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo , MI 49008-5336
Call 269-276-3350, or Email ime-info@wmich.edu
For information about other engineering programs at Western Michigan University, visit the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' web page at: http://www.wmich.edu/engineer
Our Engineering Management Technology program is fully accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - Tel: (410) 347-7700.