Minor in Engineering Leadership Development
The Minor in Engineering Leadership Development will prepare engineering students for life-long leadership roles in education, industry, and government. The minor will complement the technical skills and knowledge students acquire during their academic careers to better prepare them for leadership and collaborative roles in their professional futures. Students in the A. James Clark School of Engineering may earn a Minor in Engineering Leadership Development by completing coursework which focuses on communication, global awareness, project management, understanding oneself and working effectively with others.
Requirements
The Minor in Engineering Leadership Development consists of 16 credit hours. A maximum of six credits may also count toward the student’s major, and no more than six credits may be taken at an institution other than the University of Maryland College Park. All courses counted toward the minor must be completed with a C or better. The following courses are required:
- ENES 317: Introduction to Engineering Leadership (3 credits)
- ENCE 320: Engineering Project Management (3 credits)
- ENES 472: International Business Cultures in Engineering and Technology (3 credits)
PLEASE NOTE: ENES 472 for fall 2008 is now full! This course will also be offered in winter 2009 in Australia and summer 2009 on campus.
- ENES 424: Engineering Leadership Capstone Course (3 credits)
- EDHI 338: Intergroup Dialogue (1 credit)
- Elective: Requires advisor approval (3 credits)
ENES 317, ENCE 320, and ENES 472 must be taken before ENES 424.
