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This course covers a wide range of relevant topics affecting the future roles of engineering managers. Topics
include basic functions of engineering management such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling; global
orientated perspective of engineering management; cost accounting, financial analysis, financial management and
marketing management. Business case studies will focus on engineering and
technology management.
MBE 604: Computer Applications in Construction Management
Use of computers in estimating, cost engineering, scheduling and resource analyses, materials control, report
generation and operations simulation. Considerations for computer usage in construction firms; hardware, software,
operations, economic, human and organizational. A project.
MBE 608: Topics in Building Engineering
Subject matter may vary from semester to semester and from year to year. Topics of interest to students and
faculty which are not available in the existing MBE curriculum can be offered through this course. Students may
register for these courses providing that the course content has changed. Prior approval of the course material and
syllabus by the Dean is required.
MBE 610: Research Seminar
Independent study or research topic selected based on the background and interests of the student. An outline of
the proposed work is submitted for approval by the faculty member who serves as adviser. Students must prepare
a written report and present a seminar to faculty and students on the results of their work.
MBE 698: Project
Requires completion of an approved professional project under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are
required to demonstrate the ability to integrate the information and the skills accumulated in their program courses
through rigorous written and oral communications. Students must prepare a written report including an
introduction, literature review, research methodology, collection and analysis of data, conclusions and
recommendations, list of references and appendices of important information and present a seminar describing
the work to the examination committee.
MBE 699: Thesis
Prerequisite: MBE 610
The student has to undertake and complete a research topic under the supervision of a faculty member. The
thesis work should provide the student with in-depth perceptive of a particular research problem in his chosen
field of specialization. It is anticipated that the student be able to carry out his research fairly independently under
the direction of his supervisor. The student is required to submit a final thesis documenting his research and defend
his work in front of a committee.
Graduate Certificate in Buildings Engineering (GradCertBE)
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering is a one-year course oriented program designed to
prepare engineers and scientists for technical decision-making and for increased leadership
responsibility in system design, modeling and problem solving in different areas, such as facilities,
quality, production and management in construction systems. Areas of application include traditional
construction and high technology applications processes essential to the economy. In addition to
production and service systems, application areas include engineering systems such as transportation,
infrastructure management, and resource allocation.
Goals and Objectives
After completion of the program, the graduate students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical, scientific, and engineering
principles in formulating and solving Building Engineering problems.
2. Develop the capacity to think critically and communicate and gain significant experience in
designing systems and components in building applications in both individual and team contexts.
3. Acquire up-to-date skills for analysis, data collection, modeling, project management,
professional development, communication, and presentation.
4. Develop an understanding of professional and social issues suitable for participation and
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