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Bozic, Christy L

Scholar in Residence and Lockheed Martin Endowed Professor

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Research

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  • Dr. Bozic's research emphasis is focused on student-centered, active learning environments in engineering education. Her focus for research and teaching is Engineering Management with a specific interest in curriculum development for undergraduates.

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  • engineering education, engineering management program development

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Teaching

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  • EMEA 5031 - Project Management: Foundations and Initiation
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
    The goal of this introductory course in a series of three is to provide students the foundational knowledge of how engineering projects are managed and initiated. Engineering project managers are responsible for project scope, stakeholder management, effective communication, and team leadership. In this course you will develop introductory skills needed to manage traditional engineering projects, along with tools needed to engage stakeholders and build diverse teams.
  • EMEA 5032 - Project Management: Project Planning and Execution
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
    The goal of this second course in a series of three is to provide students with skills necessary to plan and execute traditional engineering projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects constrained by time and budget. As part of this course, you will determine project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify and explain various quality tools and methods used in project management.
  • EMEA 5033 - Project Management: Agile Project Management
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
    The goal of this third course in a series of three examines the philosophy and process of managing projects using Agile project management. Students in this course will learn the Agile philosophy and process including the Scrum framework, sprints, and user stories. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to distinguish between traditional and agile project management methodologies and understand the benefits of delivering value early in an engineering project.
  • EMEN 3100 - Introduction to Engineering Management
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023
    Examines topics important to the management of engineering activities within organizations. Topics include the relationship of engineering to business and management disciplines, the functions of an engineering manager, principles and techniques for managing financial resource and business ownership. Explores best practices in global engineering management, process management, legal issues, ethics, organizational behavior and communications.
  • EMEN 4100 - Engineering Economics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023
    Introduces engineering cost concepts, financial statements and the corporate economic environment. Includes concepts and methods of analysis of the time value of money, comparison of project alternatives before and after taxes, cash flow, replacement analysis, risk management and financial case statements.
  • EMEN 4800 - Technology Ventures and Marketing
    Secondary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Learn marketing concepts, skills and tools to launch new products and ventures. Engage with faculty, classmates, guest speakers, industry professionals, potential customers and one's leadership team to help you launch your venture. Develop the necessary skills and tools to be successful colleagues, managers and leaders in industry. Gain valuable business acumen using a hands-on learning environment.
  • EMEN 5030 - Fundamentals of Project Management
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2023 / Fall 2023
    Provides an in-depth introduction to the project management discipline, including the concepts, tools and techniques used in the management and leadership of projects small and large alike. Key topics covered include the role of the project manager; project team selection and management; cost, schedule and risk management; quality in projects; introduction to creating and maintaining project plans through the project lifecycle.
  • EMEN 6940 - Master's Degree Candidate
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2020
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  • FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.

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