Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOEL-0179
Organization's ID:
RReng 82508
Organization:
AMC Logistics Leadership Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
10 weeks (50 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Engineering
Student must achieve a minimum of 80 percent for graduate credit.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an introduction to the terminology, processes, and tools used to manage DoD engineering and system development programs.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the system/product life cycle, distinguish between management and leadership, measure organizational performance, and define Earned Value Management (EVM). The student will also be able to organize, staff, and motivate integrated product teams,

General Topics:

  • General systems management, system/product lifecycles, management versus leadership, project planning, planning products, performance measurement, Earned Value Management (EVM), organizing, teams, integrated product teams, staffing, diversity, conflict management, change management, motivation theory, directing, controlling, risk management, requirements management, test and evaluation, technical reviews, contracting, configuration management, financial management, managing technology, decision making, analysis of alternatives, source selection, Continuous Process Improvement, Probability of Project Success, project closeout, and engineering ethics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials