Engineering Management

The revised edition of Dr. Chang's textbook showcases the dynamic evolution of the engineering management field, driven by recent advancements in AI, digital technologies, and shifts in engineering management practices defined by changes in social and economic landscapes. This updated version provides valuable perspectives on the anticipated economic growth and transformation of the discipline over the next twenty years and beyond. Engineering Management: Meeting Global Challenges, Third Edition, provides engineers with skills for managerial roles, business perspectives, and leadership roles. It emphasizes value addition, customer focus, and leadership attributes. The new edition includes a new chapter on AI, digital twins, creativity and innovation, and consolidates chapters on financial accounting and financial management defined by new economic realities. The third edition places a renewed focus on knowledge management strategies, innovations, Technology, and the importance of STEM professionals and managers in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities through strategic differentiation and operational excellence. This third edition targets undergraduate, postgraduate, senior and first-year graduate engineering students across manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, mechanical, industrial, and system engineering disciplines, as well as related technical fields. It also serves as a self-study resource for engineering professionals seeking management roles in complex engineering, technology, and big data environments with evolving project scopes and daily challenges. Additionally, it benefits first-line engineering supervisors/managers advancing along managerial career paths. PowerPoint slides and a Solutions Manual are available for qualified textbook adoption.