Engineering Economics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines economic issues relevant to the profession of engineering. Topics include but are not limited to the following: quantitative analysis of engineering decision- making; cash flow analysis and comparisons of alternatives; decision models, cost concepts, and accounting; depreciation and taxation; risk and uncertainty analysis; economic analysis for sustainable development; financial accounting; company structures; and public sector projects. Case studies are presented. Prerequisite(s): Admission to an Engineering program; ENGR 211-3; ENGR 217-4