Technical and management notes: The role of an engineering economy course

The required senior course in engineering economy now gives a broad perspective to business operations, discusses the engineering functions, and summarizes the techniques for project evaluation. The professional demand for reports and proposals emphasizes the need for clear, concise writing. Proper economic analysis demands thorough planning and scheduling such as offered by the diagrammatic scheduling techniques. Invited presentations by industrial managers enliven the material. These students work with management more willingly and have a better perspective of developing their careers.