Minor in Global Engineering
About the Minor
Engineering is a critical component of our increasingly connected and complex global economy. Whether developing sanitation systems in Nigeria for Engineers Without Borders, or managing engineering projects for a multinational company, understanding how to get things done in an international context is critical for today's engineers.
The Minor in Global Engineering is designed for engineers who plan to use their technical expertise in an international context. The coursework prepares students to become global citizens who are skilled and adaptive in meeting the challenges of a global work environment. The minor develops students' historical, political, and cultural awareness at a global level. It also provides students with the necessary knowledge of international business in order to succeed in the global economy.
In addition to the required coursework, students must successfully complete an experience abroad prior to graduation. Experiences other than approved Study Abroad or Co-op Abroad programs must receive prior approval from the College of Engineering Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs.
Foreign language
Foreign language is not required for the Minor in Global Engineering, but it may be required as a prerequisite to a student's experience abroad. In addition, a student can choose to apply as many as eight (8.0) credits of 200-level or higher foreign language toward the credit requirements for the minor.
Restrictions
Currently, only students enrolled in the College of Engineering or the School of Biomedical Engineering, or Science and Health Systems can enroll in this minor.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGR 280 | Introduction to Global Engineering | 2.0 |
| EGMT 350 | Conflict Management for Engineers | 3.0 |
| EGMT 465 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3.0 |
| PROJ 401 | Introduction to Project Management | 3.0-4.0 |
| or INDE 370 | Industrial Project Management | |
| PROJ 435 | Essentials of International Project Management | 3.0 |
| Select three of the following (a minimum of one course from each of the three categories): | 10.0 | |
| International Business | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Economic Development * | ||
| Special Topics in EGMT | ||
| International Business | ||
| Multinational Corporations * | ||
| International Trade * | ||
| International Money and Finance * | ||
| Political Science/History | ||
| Comparative Politics I | ||
| International Politics | ||
| The United Nations in World Politics | ||
| Ethics and International Relations | ||
| International Human Rights | ||
| Culture and Communications | ||
| Strategic International Communication | ||
| Development and Underdevelopment in the Global South | ||
| Global Ethical Issues ** | ||
| Women and Society in a Global Context | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0-25.0 | |
Note: Students may petition the Engineering Management Department Head for permission to apply other courses they believe relevant to the Minor in Global Engineering toward their credit requirements. Such requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.