ELENG 156
Business and Finance for Engineers
Business and Finance for Engineers is a comprehensive course designed specifically for engineering students and others with a strong mathematical background. It provides a focused introduction to essential business and finance principles, distilling key elements of a traditional two-year MBA program into a curriculum tailored for technically-minded individuals. The course is particularly beneficial for students interested in starting their own businesses, and serves as an introduction for those interested in quantitative finance.
Topics
- Bridge Engineering and Business: Equip engineers with the knowledge to understand and navigate the financial and strategic aspects of organizations. Enhance Communication: Enable effective communication with business professionals through an understanding of fundamental business language and concepts. Strategic Contribution: Prepare students to contribute to high-level decision-making processes and potentially assume leadership roles within their organizations. Entrepreneurial Finance Skills: Provide foundational knowledge for those interested in starting their own businesses. Introduction to Quantitative Finance: Introduce the field of quantitative finance for students considering a career in this area.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027