Courses

EGS 4680 / EGS 6681 – Advanced Engineering Leadership Development – 3 credits
Further, developing the leadership framework and capabilities involves a case study-based instructional approach that reviews and applies strategic leadership concepts and knowledge critical to the success of engineering-based companies that operate in a highly uncertain and volatile business environment.
Related Resources: The Art and Science of Leadership and MindTools, Essential Skills for an Excellent Career

EGS 6681 (EDGE) – Advanced Engineering Leadership Development – 3 credits
This course covers the same general content as EGS 6681 but with assignments adapted more for graduate students with some work experience who are completing their advanced degree(s) through the HWCOE Electronic Delivery of Gator Engineering (EDGE) program.

EGS 4619 / EGS 6629 – Agile Project Management for Engineers and Scientists – 3 credits
This course Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the agile mindset and why agility is often needed when managing complex adaptive products and projects in a volatile and uncertain environment. The course promotes agile thinking and applications using the Scrum framework and identifies conditions that enable (and disable) personal and organizational agility.

EGS 6628 – Advanced Practices in Engineering Project Management – 3 credits
Advanced Practices in Engineering Project Management expands on foundational project management practices for graduate students to include complex as well as new project delivery concepts. Topics include project acquisition, negotiation skills, advanced risk planning and management, program management, project life cycle models and their applicability, and diagnostics and remedies for problem projects.
Pre-requisite: EGS 6626 – Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management

EGS 4034 – Engineering Ethics and Professionalism – 1 credit
This course provides students with an interactive study of ethical theory and the development of professionalism. Students review case studies of ethical conflicts in engineering practice. The course covers engineering codes of ethics and requires students to resolve theoretical situations through the application of ethical codes.

EGS 4034 – Engineering Ethics and Professionalism – UF Online Program– 1 credit
This online course covers the same content as EGS 4034 but with assignments adapted more for HWCOE students completing their undergraduate computer science degree through the UF Online Program.

Related Resources: Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism, and ECI, Ethics and Compliance Initiative

EGS 4038 / EGS 6039 – Engineering Leadership – 3 credits
Engineering Leadership introduces engineering graduate students to the concepts, theory, and practice of engineering leadership; effective written and oral communications and presentations; engineering leadership characteristics, individual differences, and self-awareness; developing and building teams; managing change, conflicts, and crises; and understanding real-world ethics and core values.

EGS 6039 (EDGE)– Engineering Leadership – 3 credits
This course covers the same general content as EGS 6039 but with assignments adapted more for graduate students with some work experience who are completing their advanced degree(s) through the HWCOE Electronic Delivery of Gator Engineering (EDGE) program.
Related Resources:  The Art and Science of Leadership and MindTools, Essential Skills for an Excellent Career

EGS 4625 (Section GEN1-2)  / EGS 4625 (Section GEN3)  / EGS 6626 – Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management – 3 credits
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to plan, optimize, and efficiently manage projects (or tasks) to implement products, services, or developments. Includes building the structure, processes, components, and linkages with a team for successful project delivery within schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

EGN 4932 / EGN 6933 – Public Speaking for Engineering Students – 3 credits
This course helps students develop verbal communication skills to clearly explain engineering concepts to any audience, regardless of their background. It focuses on crafting messages that foster understanding, inspire action, and build support while teaching essential skills like self-reflection, argumentation, and audience analysis. Students will gain speaking styles useful for both academic and professional settings, building confidence in addressing groups.

EGN 6933 Special Topics – Managing Engineering with Integrity – 3 credits

EGN 6933 Special Topics – AI Ethics for Technology Leaders – 3 credits

EGN 6933 Special Topics – Professional Development for Doctoral Students – 3 credit