Engineering Management (APOGEE)

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.1501

Students may follow one of the following three tracks: General, Cyber Security, and Energy. For the M.S. degree, 30 credit hours are required. At least 15 course credit hours must be 700-level or higher. A non-thesis option is available for the General track only.

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Engineering Management (APOGEE)

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.1501

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationSystems EvaluationTime ManagementScienceOperations MonitoringSystems AnalysisMathematicsSocial PerceptivenessTroubleshootingActive LearningQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingMathematicsAdministration and ManagementMechanicalDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceChemistryPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and ElectronicsPsychologyLaw and Government

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionFluency of IdeasVisualizationOriginalityMathematical ReasoningPerceptual SpeedSelective Attention

Tasks

Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning
Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to es
Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to red
Study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standa
Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria
Develop validation master plans, process flow diagrams, test cases, or standard operating procedures
Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requir
Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, ma
Assess systems to identify and quantify risk factors.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expendi
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, ther
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineeri
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
Train employees in power plant operations.
Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requiremen
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environ
Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenan
Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or op
Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.
Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable s
Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.
Conduct employee safety training.
Stop production if serious product defects are present.
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during pro
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial org
Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements
Develop budgets for security operations.
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareIndustrial control softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareFacilities management softwareDevelopment environment softwareOffice suite softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base management system softwareExpert system softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareDesktop communications softwareCloud-based management softwareObject or component oriented development softwareInventory management softwareWord processing softwareContent workflow softwareVideo creation and editing softwareCommunications server softwareHuman resources softwareCustomer relationship management CRM software

Tools

Atomic force microscopes AFMAtomic layer deposition ALD systemsAuger electron microscopesBake ovensBourdon tube gaugesCapacitance manometersCapacitively coupled plasma CCP reactorsChemical apronsChemical bathsChemical mechanical polishing CMP systemsChemical protective apronsContact alignersContact printersCryogenic glovesDeionization water systems3-axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machinesAdjustable hand wrenchesAir conditioning unitsAir heatersAir purifying respiratorsAngle platesAutocollimatorsAutomated vision systemsAutomatic microhardness testersBand sawsBelt conveyorsBench grindersBioreactorsBlow molding machinesBoring tools

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