CIEN E4135: Strategic Management in Engineering and Construction
Unlock the essential business and management tools to navigate today’s infrastructural challenges and shape the future of the architecture, engineering and construction sector.
Course Overview
Most engineers will assume some type of management responsibility over the course of their careers, whether it is managing a design project, a construction site, a regional office or an entire firm. While there is no shortage of training at project level, less attention is focused on leadership and management within a project framework in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) space. To plan an organization’s future, leaders must first understand its current organizational and operational framework.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the business side of an AEC company by covering key business concepts, including financial management, risk management and knowledge management. We utilize case studies to illustrate how to anticipate and respond to industry trends through strategic planning and management.
While the course predominantly focuses on the consulting engineering firm environment, it is designed for students and practitioners working in all fields within AEC. Upon completing the course, you will be able to evaluate different ownership structures, analyze industry trends, assess new technologies and utilize strategic management tools for strategic analysis, formation and implementation.
Course Instructor
Julius Chang
Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Construction Engineering and Management
A practicing academic and licensed professional engineer, , Dr Chang is currently a senior lecturer in civil engineering at Columbia University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in construction engineering and management. He is also the NY/NJ Project Controls Lead for HDR, where he oversees a staff of project controls professionals providing services in the areas of cost estimating, scheduling, document control, risk management and data analytics. Recognized for his commitment to teaching and higher education, he is the recipient of the 2017 Columbia Engineering Alumni Association (CEAA) Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award.