MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AT AHLIA UNIVERSITY, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 1 04/18/2012 14:15:09
Bring Us Your A mbition. Will Give you your C areer. We understand the difference you want to make in your life and your career. We challenge our students to look ahead and prepare them to lead the way through innovative programs. George Washington University (GW) and Ahlia University (AU) can help you reach beyond your ambition. With programs designed specifically for the busy adult professional, GW and AU offer Engineering Management as a part-time graduate Master's Degree Program at a convenient location in the Middle East, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. www.nearyou.gwu.edu www.ahlia.edu.bh GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 2 04/18/2012 14:15:09
master of science degree in the field of ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT OFFERED AT AHLIA UNIVERSITY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CLASSES HELD WEEKDAY EVENING & WEEKENDS AT: AHLIA UNIVERSITY P.O. BOX 10878, MANAMA KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN TEL: 17298999, FAX: 17290083 admissions @ ahlia.edu.bh GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 3 04/18/2012 14:15:09
GW GRADUATE PROGRAM NEAR YOU MANAMA - BAHRAIN The Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Off-Campus Program office (EMSE-OCP) offers graduate education programs in the Kingdom of Bahrain at Ahlia University that were designed to develop leaders for technically oriented organizations and prepare them for the future. The most sought-after engineering and business professionals today have earned combined management and technology credentials. In today's fast-paced world of technology-driven changes, the well-educated technical professional with a management background is invaluable. Employers seek engineers, scientist and business professionals who can lead the process of change, and who have the ability to apply the power of information technology to the management of their organizations. The GW/AU Master's program in Engineering Management teaches employees of engineering, business and technical organizations to complement technical knowledge with managerial skills. The GW Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering in collaboration with Ahlia University brings its time-honored education programs to a convenient location in the Middle East. 4 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 4 04/18/2012 14:15:09
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Since 1999, GW s EMSE-OCP office has been taking higher education programs to sites off the GW main campus to locations nearer students offices and homes. These programs provide technical and management education in specialized areas of interest for the engineering or business professionals. With one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind in the U.S., EMSE-OCP continually updates its offerings in keeping with prevailing worldwide re-engineering requirements, keeping pace with explosive technological developments. MISSION OF THE EMSE-OCP OFFICE The mission of the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Off- Campus Programs office is to deliver an integrated program of research and teaching to managers of technology in industry, government, and international entities, and to take its program to the students at locations near where they work and live. The EMSE-OCP education and research programs provide understanding of managerial roles, analysis of the diverse functions of technological organizations, and instruction in modern management techniques and tools as they apply to formulating and executing decisions in engineering, technical and scientific organizations. 5 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 5 04/18/2012 14:15:09
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING MANAGMENT OVERVIEW OF MASTER'S PROGRAMS Each EMSE master of science degrees program curriculum requires 12 graduate level courses totaling 36 credit hours. Two types of course requirements are included in the masters curricula core course requirements and focus course requirements including a research project (Dissertation). Core courses requirements are taken by all students in the EMSE Master's Degree programs. Focus course requirements address specialized topics that, as a whole, provide the level of detail necessary for management proficiency in particular engineering environments. COURSE CREDIT STRUCTURE Core Courses : 12 Credit hours Focus Courses : 18 Credit hours Research Project : 06 Credit hours ---------------------------------------------------- Total : 36 Credit hours 6 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 6 04/18/2012 14:15:09
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING MANAGMENT The field of Engineering Management with focus in Engineering and Technology Management (E&TM) bridges the gap between engineering and management. It involves the overall management of organizations oriented to manufacturing, construction, engineering, technology or production. E&TM enables engineers to function more effectively in the business environment. An M.S. degree in engineering management provides a technical-based alternative to a traditional M.B.A. programs. Practitioners specialize in such areas as management of technology, product and process, quality, organizational management, operations management, program management or marketing and finance. CORE COURSES EMSE 6001 The Management of Technical Organizations EMSE 6410 Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics EMSE 6020 Elements of Problems Solving and Decision Making for Managers EMSE 6801 Systems Engineering FOCUS COURSES Six courses are to be chosen from the following : (EMSE 6995 is compulsory) MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS EMSE 6850 Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering EMSE 6005 Organizational Behavior for the Engineering Manager EMSE 6820 Program and Project Management EMSE 6790 Logistic Planning EMSE 6770 Techniques of Risk Analysis and Management EMSE 6026 Technical Enterprises EMSE 6035 Marketing of Technology I EMSE 6995 Research in Engineering Management (Disseration) 7 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 7 04/18/2012 14:15:09
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Students applying for the Master s degree program in Engineering Management must meet the entrance requirements of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). A Bachelor s degrees with a minimum grade average of B (2.5 on a 4.0 scale) in the last two years of undergraduate study from a recognized institution is generally required. Grades of C or better in two college calculus courses are prerequisite to all graduate programs in the EMSE department. Applicants who do not meet this requirement must take the 3-credit hours course, EMSE 6992, Special Topics: Quantitative Methods in Engineering Management, must be taken during the first semester of graduate study at Ahlia University. APPLICATION PROCEDURE The following documents should be submitted to the Admissions office at Ahlia University: Completed graduate application form with a non-refundable application fee. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Brief statement about your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the George Washington through Ahlia University. Scores on the test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) or the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS 6.5 and no less than 5 in each section component) by applicants from countries where English is not an official language. A personal interview is also required. To apply using the traditional printed application by mail, please call: +973-17298989. 8 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 8 04/18/2012 14:15:09
TRANSFER OF CREDIT With the advisors' approval, up to six semester credit hours of graduate-level course work may be accepted in transfer and credited towards a master s degree. Courses must have been taken within the past five years, be related in subject matter, not have been applied towards another degree, and have been successfully completed with grades of B or better. Transfer credit regulations apply to courses taken by non-degree students through the GW office of university students. CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT Students in all GW and AU programs are expected to enroll in at least one course each spring and fall semester or apply for a leave of absence. Failure to be continuously enrolled in coursework or on leave of absence will require students to reapply for the program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prof. Shawqi Al Dallal (Ahlia University Campus) Dean of Graduate Studies & Research Telephone: +973 17298905 +973 3 966 4218 saldallal@ahlia.edu.bh Jamal A. Al-Zayer Ph.D. (Ahlia University Campas) MBA Director - College of Business & Finance Telephone: + 973 172988968 +966505805980 Email: jalzayer@ahlia.edu.bh jamalzayer@gmail.com ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Ahmed Abdulla, Ph.D. (Ahlia University Campus) Engineering Management Program Co-ordinator Telephone: +973 17298986 anasser@ahlia.edu.bh Shahram Sarkani, Ph.D., P.E, (GW University Campus) Academic Director, Advisor, and Head of EMSE Off-Campus Programs 1-88-MY-GW-OCP (1-88-69-49-627) emseocp@gwu.edu 9 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 9 04/18/2012 14:15:09
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EMSE 6850 Quantitative Models in Systems Engineering ( 3 Credit hours ) Quantitative modeling techniques and their application to decision making in business and government. Linear, integer, and non linear optimizations models stochastic Models: inventory control, queuing systems, and regression analysis. Elements of monte carlo and discrete event system simulation. EMSE 6005 Organizational Behavior for the Engineering Manager ( 3 Credit hours ) The behavior of individuals and groups in the context of technical organizations, focusing on relationships and interactions within the organizations operating activities. Individual and group development and motivation. Organizational structures and cultures. EMSE 6001 The Management Of Technical Organizations ( 3 Credit hours ) The practice of the management as applied within technical organizations. Includes history of the tradition and current effective practices, research and findings and case studies, with objective of enhanced understanding of external and internal factors influencing organizational performance and leadership requirements. EMSE 6820 Program and Project Management ( 3 Credit hours ) Problems in managing projects; project management as planning, organizing, directing and monitoring; project and corporate organizations: Duties and responsibilities; the project plan: schedule, cost, earned - value and situation analysis; leadership: team building, conflict management, meetings, presentations and proposals. EMSE 6790 Logistics Planning ( 3 Credit hours ) Quantatative methods in model building for logistics systems, including organization, procurement, transportation, inventory, maintenance and their interrelationships. Stresses applications. EMSE 6410 Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics ( 3 Credit hours ) Survey of material relevant to financial decision making of engineering activity. Includes traditional engineering economy topics; fundamental of accounting; and financial planning, budgeting and estimating applicable to the management of technical organizations. EMSE 6020 Elements of Problem Solving and Decision Making for Managers ( 3 Credit hours ) Problem formulation. Concepts and techniques used in analyzing complex decision problems. Modeling decision problems. Modeling decision problems using decision trees, probability models, multi objective models and utility theory. EMSE 6770 Techniques of Risk Analysis and Management ( 3 Credit hours ) Topics and models in current risk analysis; modern applications of risk-based planning and risk management; use of quantitative methods in risk analysis. EMSE 6801 Systems Engineering 1 (3 Credit hours) System approach to the architecting and engineering of large-scale systems; elements of systems engineering; methods and standards; computer tools that support systems and software engineering; trends and directions; the integrative natural of systems engineering. EMSE 6026 Technical Enterprises ( 3 Credit hours ) Essential features of technology based companies from the entrepreneur's point of view. Team preparation of a simulated business plan of a technology based company. Designed for those working in technical firms and for government personnel who depend on technical firms such as suppliers. 10 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 10 04/18/2012 14:15:09
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Continued EMSE 6035 Marketing of Technology 1 ( 3 Credit hours ) Analysis of industrial marketing process and functions, providing concepts and tools for engineering managers to market high technology products and services. EMSE 6992 Special Topics: Quantitative Methods in Engineering Management ( 3 Credit hours ) Provides mathematical foundation for analysis of problems in engineering management and systems engineering, including optimization and other analytical tools. EMSE 6995 Research in Engineering Management (Dissertation) ( 6 Credit hours ) The student conducts a study on a topic in the field of management under the supervision of a faculty member. The final written manuscript which includes problem identification, methodology, research evaluation and discussion of the findings is subject to a panel evaluation. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS UNIVERSITY POLICY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Admission to Ahlia University is selective based on academic achievement. The most qualified candidates -- regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, nationality, sect or disabilities -- will be selected to fill the available places. Admission is considered for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. 11 GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 11 04/18/2012 14:15:10
B ring Us Your A mbition. W e will Give you your C areer. P.O. Box: 10878 Manama Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +97317298999, Fax:+97317290083 E-mail: admissions@ahlia.edu.bh www.ahlia.edu.bh GW_2012_NEW_Brochure_110412.indd 12 04/18/2012 14:15:10