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Research Methods in Engineering Management

General

Prefix

EM

Course Number

666

Course Level

Graduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Tools of research, problem statement, planning a project, writing a project proposal, qualitative research techniques, quantitative research techniques, formatting and organizing a report.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Formulate a problem statement.

Outcome

Analyze research articles.

Outcome

Apply appropriate research methodologies to project proposals.

Outcome

Critique qualitative and quantitative research articles.

Outcome

Analyze appropriate research techniques.

Outcome

Explain research and its tools.

Outcome

Write a problem statement.

Outcome

Conduct a review of literature.

Outcome

Describe the steps involved in writing a research proposal.

Outcome

Describe qualitative and quantitative techniques for conducting research.

Outcome

Explain the technical details to prepare a research report.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Introduction to engineering research. 5% Problem selection and problem statement. 15% Literature review. 15% Qualitative research methods. 15% Quantitative research methods. 15% Engineering Management related article analysis. 15% Writing a project proposal. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

EM666 is a completion requirement for: