Courses

This course is designed to guide students in creating individual development plans tailored to their academic and professional aspirations. Students will learn to assess their skills, interests, and values, aligning them with potential research and academic paths. The course will cover setting realistic goals, identifying resources, and developing strategies for personal and academic growth. Students will engage in workshops and activities that foster self-reflection and practical planning skills. By the end of the course, students will have a personalized roadmap that outlines the steps necessary to achieve their graduate school objectives.

1 Credit

This course provides an exploration of the scope, values, and purposes of research in technology studies. Focus is on (a) Identifying how theory and research are practical tools to solve issues and challenges that practitioners face on a daily basis, and (b) developing academic writing skills.

3 Credits

This course introduces students to quantitative research methods and statistical techniques essential for analyzing data in various fields. Emphasizing both theory and application, students will gain proficiency in statistical tools and learn how to interpret results accurately. The course will cover foundational concepts in inferential statistics, as well as more advanced techniques for analyzing complex data.

3 Credits

This course provides principles, methods, and tools used in qualitative analysis. It is designed for students who wish to understand how qualitative research is conducted, from data collection through to analysis and interpretation. Topics include interviews, focus groups, content analysis, thematic analysis, and case studies. Students will engage in practical exercises to apply qualitative methods and will learn how to write and present qualitative research findings.

3 Credits

This graduate-level course provides a foundation for conducting effective research in technical, professional, and academic communication. Through the exploration of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, you will analyze written documents and oral presentations to understand their structure, claims, and evidence. You will apply these techniques to enhance your technical and professional communication skills.

3 Credits

This course applies principles of professional technical communication in industrial, technological, and business settings, with emphasis on adapting to organizational audiences, selecting and organizing ideas, managing communication projects, and communicating clearly and effectively.

3 Credits

In this course students will learn analysis of research and evaluation of research reports and funding, with an emphasis on understanding the application of fundamental statistical methods in design and interpretation of research findings in industrial, technical, business, and government environments.

3 Credits

In this course students will research and write a final research report focused on a measureable topic relevant to a workplace problem in their industry. Students will focus on detail, a measurable topic, literature review, reporting, citation, data visualization using APA 7th edition. Requires research paper writing aligned with ARWE specifications for in-depth research preparation and reporting.

3 Credits

This course offers an in-depth exploration of research methodologies and practical applications in academic and professional settings. It focuses on designing research projects and applying data analysis methods, with hands-on learning using various statistical software. This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to conduct thorough research and data analysis, preparing them for academic and professional success.

3 Credits

This course addresses new content focusing on the 9 core capabilities and technologies that are at the forefront of digital transformation in the manufacturing industry. It also discusses the three core principles driving this transformation particularly with the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) to create digital, smart, and connected systems using data to optimize key business drivers and objectives in manufacturing. The goal is to enable faster, flexible, and more efficient processes to produce higher-quality goods, reduce manufacturing costs, increase productivity, and foster industrial growth. The course includes a series of industry executive guest speakers who bring real world insights into digital transformation.

The course will provide manufacturing professionals with foundational tools needed to conduct financial analysis for planning, implementing, and assessing Industry 4.0 projects focused on the application of technology for the integration of the smart manufacturing enterprise. The course begins with basic financial topics, including financial statements, financial ratio analysis, and the strategic profit model, and then moves into concepts needed to address typical investment projects for Industry 4.0. Particular attention will be paid to asset lifecycle management models and the priorities that are important in the application of Industry 4.0 technologies to achieve performance improvements. Focus areas will include digital cost reduction efforts such as cost, level of effort, and impact needed to drive capital efficiencies and lower organizational costs. Project budgeting, savings and return on investment models, and project scalability and repeatability will all be discussed. A final corporate financial investment project is required.

This course looks at the Technology Innovation Process (but the tools could be applied to any type of new product or process development) and covers the research, development, management and commercialization of new technology. We will examine the development of technological innovations that have led to the current digital age. We will explore the innovative process by engaging in some “think wrong” activities designed to spur creativity and imagination. And we will attempt to better understand the roles of sustaining and disruptive technologies and their impact on organizational performance and competitive edge.

3 credits

Examines concepts, models and methods useful for applying data analytics in business environments. Focusing on Hypothesis generation, the capturing, storage and expression of data, analysis for research and visualization. As organizations of all sizes become more complex, the need for analytically minded individuals is growing exponentially. This course will focus on the principles of data analytics, equipping students with a foundation that can be applied to many areas within business and life. This course will utilize a combination of experiential learning, as well as research-based frameworks to build knowledge and offer up concepts for debate.

3 credits

Examines the flow of the total supply chain function from forecast to product delivery at the leadership level. This includes an understanding of not only how each function works, but the interaction and reliance on other functions within the process. Special emphasis is placed on efficient operational concepts in each step of the supply chain and the relationships between cost factors and various supply chain functions/deliverables. Discussion will take place on the utilization of various Enterprise Resource Planning software.

3 credits

This course prepares students to investigate, evaluate, and manage complex information networks in order to protect organizations and network information and data from threats and cyberattacks. We will discuss threats and types of attacks against computers and network systems, how to analyze security requirements, define security policies, and how deal with cyber-breaches when they occur. Students will be immersed in the cyber-security discipline through a combination of intense coursework, open-ended and real-world problems, and hands on experiments.

3 credits

Systematic analysis of technology and its international dimensions, including the competencies needed to work internationally both here and abroad. The focus will be on the resources and competencies needed by business, industrial and technological personnel operating in the international context.

3 credits

This course provides an overview of current and future demographic trends and how these changes will impact technology and organizational leaders. The world is becoming more ethnically and racially diverse with each passing year. Millennials have become the largest adult generation, surpassing even the Baby Boomers. Women and underrepresented minorities are changing the face of leadership, business, and politics. How can today’s leaders prepare for the unprecedented social and cultural shifts that are coming?

3 credits

This course looks at how organizations manage the technology innovation process and the function of new product development teams. We discuss idea generation, new product research and development, management of the innovation process, strategies for successful deployment and marketing of technology innovation, applicable laws,and regulations and return on investment. We will take a broad look at industry though three lenses: 1 -large public companies, 2 - mid-sized family and privately controlled enterprises, and 3 - entrepreneurially led startups.

In this course, the nature of contemporary ethical, legal, and technological issues facing organizational leaders are examined. Effective organizational leadership strategies will be explored through a series of readings, discussions, case studies, and reflective practice, and organizational effectiveness will be discussed in terms of topics such as ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, codes of ethics, public policies/government regulations, the global environment, technological innovation, risk management, and specific areas of law covering health and safety, contracts, warranties and liabilities, intellectual property, technology, and international laws and regulations. Strategies for effective leadership within the framework of managerial decision-making in an ethical context will be examined. Graduate student standing or senior status with consent of instructor.

This course will provide an overview of many leadership issues, including topics such as but not limited to Leadership framework, strategies, and an overview of critical business processes. Leading organizations and the teams within are elements of this course that will be addressed and demonstrated throughout the books and exercises in this course. We will focus on what is needed to be a great leader in various situations, and paths to improving leadership trust and leader thinking skills.