Global Engineering Leadership Minor

A.James Clark School of Engineering (ENGR)
1131 Glenn L Martin Hall
globalengr@umd.edu
http://eng.umd.edu/global/coursework/

Program Lecturer: Darren Pierre, Ph.D.

Engineering industry requires leadership to be exercised at all layers of an organization and today’s engineering leaders need to lead with a global vision and be knowledgeable of how to effectively lead global teams. The minor will position students to be more competitive in the job market and help students develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader and manager.

The minor in global engineering leadership is designed to develop the skills necessary to lead with a global vision, work effectively with others to address social issues, and engineer solutions that improve communities and organizations.

The minor in Global Engineering Leadership 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. See the Requirements section for course requirements.

Contact the Office of Global Engineering Leadership (globalengr@umd.edu) or visit http://eng.umd.edu/global/coursework/ for more information.

The minor in Global Engineering Leadership 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:

Course Title Credits
ENES317Introduction to Leadership in Engineering, Science, and Technology (DSSP)3
ENES472Leading Global Teams and Engaging Across Cultures in Business, Engineering, and Technology (DVCC)3
ENES424Engineering Leadership Capstone: Inclusive Leadership in Addressing Organizational & Societal Challenges3
ENES138Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Design1
or WEID138
or WEID139 Navigating Social Identity Difference through Intergroup Dialogue
or CHSE328
ELECTIVEGlobal Perspectives Elective3
ELECTIVELeadership Elective3
Total Credits16


Visit the website at eng.umd.edu/global/coursework for more information.