May 1, 2024
Updated July 11, 2025
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Engineering Management is a discipline that combines engineering and management principles to optimize the development and execution of engineering projects. It involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the resources necessary to achieve project objectives within constraints such as time, budget, and quality.
Why Study Engineering Management?
There are several reasons why individuals may choose to study Engineering Management:
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Engineering Management.
This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foundation in engineering management principles and practices, covering topics such as project management, risk management, and quality control.
This classic text covers both engineering management and systems engineering, offering a comprehensive overview of the field.
Provides a comprehensive guide to project management for the high-tech industry, covering topics such as risk assessment, quality control, and cross-cultural communication.
Examines engineering management from a global perspective, exploring the challenges and opportunities of managing projects in a multicultural environment.
Addresses the specific challenges of engineering management in the global economy, providing insights into managing dispersed teams and projects.
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