Course description
Management in Engineering: Accounting and Planning
Managerial ability is an important element of technology companies in an increasingly global and diverse business environment. Combining learned heuristics and techniques for effective decision-making while leveraging technical knowledge is a highly in-demand skill by employers at technical companies. This course will help you bridge the gap between engineers and business people, placing you in an important position that few others can fill.
As part of the Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters program, this course aims to teach learners key principles and practices used in engineering management. You will first learn basic business functional knowledge--financial accounting, sales, marketing, operations, and topics related to entrepreneurship. The focus is on the development of individual skills and management tools.
Develop the engineering and management skills needed for competence and competitiveness in today's manufacturing industry with the Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters Credential, designed and delivered by MIT's #1-ranked Mechanical Engineering department in the world. Learners who pass the 8 courses in the program will earn the MicroMasters Credential and qualify to apply to gain credit towards MIT's Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing & Design program.
Who should attend?
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of business organizations. Technical background (e.g. Bachelor's in engineering) is also beneficial.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a partner institute of EdX.
10-12 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$175
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
- Fundamental business knowledge across finance, sales, and marketing
- Construct financial statements and perform ration analyses
- Apply analytical tools to business decisions
- Develop a technical strategy that can be applied across multiple industries
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