ME EN 579
Global Product Development
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Preparing students to be leaders in globally-influenced product development organizations. Includes visits to U.S. and overseas companies and universities.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Me En 475 or equivalents; senior or graduate status
Title
Effects of Globalization
Learning Outcome
Understand how globalization affects us.
Title
Outsourcing
Learning Outcome
Understand why outsourcing is such a big deal with companies.
Title
Global Product Development Issues
Learning Outcome
Understand issues associated with a global product development including developing product needs in unfamiliar cultures, managing distributed design teams and manufacturing at remote and/or distributed sites. Appreciate first-hand how global companies approach these issues.
Title
Global Product Development Challenges
Learning Outcome
Appreciate the challenges in managing product development across different countries, cultures and languages, and how companies apply appropriate tools and processes to address these challenges.
Title
Integrated Nature of a Global Economy
Learning Outcome
Appreciate the integrated nature of business, engineering, law and other disciplines in a global economy.
Title
Global Design Strategies
Learning Outcome
Understand design strategies in a global environment.
Title
Design and Manufacturing Capabilities in Other Countries
Learning Outcome
Understand the design and manufacturing capabilities of other countries and how companies leverage these capabilities (work with, deal with, manage) in a cross cultural team environment.
