mini-mba for engineers

If engineers in your organization are moving into management roles for which they could be better prepared, consider offering enrollment in a mini-MBA program.

Developed by IEEE science and technology experts along with Rutgers University faculty, the IEEE | Rutgers Mini-MBA for Engineers is a flexible online program designed for engineers and technical professionals.

This fast-paced, instructor-led program is based on real-world business and engineering practices. Because it bridges the gap between engineering and business, the curriculum is particularly valuable for employees transitioning into management roles. It also teaches engineers fundamental business theories and best practices that are applicable to the engineering sector.

Why offer this program to your engineers?

  1. It’s the only Mini-MBA program specifically designed for engineers.
  2. Featuring highly-specialized, interactive content relevant to current employee roles, it offers immediate return on investment at a lower cost compared to traditional graduate degree programs.
  3. Taught by top-rated Rutgers Business School faculty members and experienced practitioners, this program will help employees keep their skills relevant.
  4. Convenient, on-demand classes allow learning anytime, anywhere. The self-paced video lessons and interactive assessments enable busy employees to maintain work-life balance.
  5. Participants receive ongoing access to online materials for future reference.

Offering professional development opportunities can serve as a tool to raise overall staff expertise. It can also prepare employees to enter leadership roles.

The IEEE | Rutgers Mini-MBA is intended for multiple engineers within an organization. Connect with an IEEE Content Specialist today to learn more about this program and how it can fit your organization’s needs.

Engineering is just one of many professions that requires participation in continuing education programs in order to maintain a license. However, even if your particular line of work doesn’t require a professional certificate or license, voluntarily completing a continuing education program goes a long way toward demonstrating your commitment to improving your expertise in your field.

Enrolling in continuing education programs to earn certificates can benefit your career in at least eight ways.

  1. Stay current with new technology, laws, and regulations.
  2. Maintain your Professional Engineer license.
  3. Continue your professional development.
  4. Improve your skills.
  5. Prove professional competency.
  6. Stand out in professional networks.
  7. Bolster your resume.
  8. Build a little leverage during salary discussions with your employer.

Earn Your Certificate from IEEE

IEEE brings together some of the best and brightest minds in engineering to offer education programs based on the most relevant content to help you stay ahead in your field. Courses are mobile accessible, available 24/7, and provide CEUs/PDHs upon successful completion. Programs include:

IEEE maintains an official registry of all certificates awarded, which makes it easier for you to account to state licensing boards. You can be proud to share your IEEE Certificate, a guarantee of educational quality.

To talk with an IEEE administrator and find a program that suits your needs, email us today at: eab-ceuadmin@ieee.org.

Resources

Ferriman, Justin. (23 Oct 2014). Understanding The Benefits of CEUs. LearnDash.

Ferriman, Justin. (5 Oct 2014). CEU vs PDH: What’s The Difference? LearnDash.

A new variety of corporate learning tools have emerged to assist human resources departments charged with employee training. Modernized learning management systems (LMS) technologies are getting smarter and smarter, helping HR staff develop just the right tools for employee performance support.

Today’s LMS opens your organization to the world, with translation tools and modules available for working with international staff and creating a more impactful training and development program.

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality-based (AR/VR) learning takes the LMS to a whole new level. It allows employees to walk into your workplace and apply what they’ve learned without ever taking a step. To make the most of AR/VR learning, always consider your anticipated outcomes and your employees’ goals ahead of time, so that you know it’s the right training method for you. AR/VR tools may dazzle online learners at first, but remember that your primary aim is still to support knowledge retention.

A cloud-based LMS is cost-effective and allows employees the flexibility of completing training modules on their own schedule from a variety of devices. Cloud-based training improves accessibility, allowing multiple users to access the tools at once, and eliminates the IT headaches often associated with self-hosted solutions.

Leveraging Technology

Leveraging technology in a training environment benefits employees, employers and the entire organization. Benefits include:

  • Increased productivity and decreased downtime through geographically-independent learning.
  • Increased social learning with an LMS designed with social learning elements for use in communicating, expanding resources and allowing for collaborative learning.
  • Increased engaged learning, as students enjoy greater control and freedom over their lessons, setting their own pace while still meeting deadlines.
  • Enhanced work performance through the use of effective and efficient tracking and recording tools.
  • Easy-to-install upgrades.
  • Increased cost efficiency and results effectiveness.
  • Significantly improved learning rates of employees, managers and executives, which leads to a boost in reliable and relevant knowledge and skills, plus increased productivity and profitability for the organization as a whole.
  • Adaptable learning modules, depending on present and future requirements due to the scalable platform of an LMS.
  • Combined forms of learning, including eLearning, simulation-based learning, mobile learning and classroom-based learning, since an LMS is a central repository for all the training modules and materials

Overall, the right LMS allows you to calculate return on investment, evaluate how the system is working, and adjust learning measures to match your organizational needs. It can also help identify issues that are plaguing your workforce, instill positive behaviors, and influence the perception of your HR department.

Earn Your CEUs/PDHs

IEEE offers online Continuing and Professional Education courses in emerging technologies. Courses are mobile accessible and available 24/7. Upon successful completion, students receive CEUs/PDHs. Discover the latest IEEE courses available today.

Resources

Bersin, Josh. (3 Nov 2017). HR Technology in 2018: Ten Disruptions Ahead. JoshBersin.com.

Hafner, Britt. (3 Aug 2016). Why We Need Learning Management Systems. Gyrus.com.

Pappas, Christopher. (23 Mar 2018). 8 Innovative Ways To Use AR/VR Technologies In Online Training. eLearning Industry.

Pappas, Christopher. (17 Apr 2018). Are you ready for a cloud-based learning management system? HR Dive.

Shah, Hemina. (4 June 2015). Why A Learning Management System Is Useful. eLearning Industry.