Provides a solid grounding in engineering economics, finance and cost engineering relevant to technical systems and enterprises. Presents abroad array of financial methodologies and case studies from diverse engineering domains such as energy, software systems, manufacturing, environmental, and transportation and logistics. Topics include: economic design of engineering systems; financial management techniques for technical enterprises; financial risk analysis and management; socio-economic analysis; and capital budgeting.
The program of study is individually tailored for each student and designed to provide the student with the capability to perform substantive research.
The program of study consists of 12 graduate level courses totaling 36 credit hours. Three types of course requirements are included in the curriculum -- common course requirements, focus course requirements, and approved electives. Common course requirements are taken by all students in the EMSE Master's program. Focus course requirements are taken by all students within the area of focus. Approved elective requirements are courses that require the approval of the student's individual academic advisor. These courses are detailed below.
