Learn about engineering leadership programs
Webinar about enrollment options for engineering and technical professionals takes place Sept. 26
Engineers, scientists, technical managers and other professionals looking to move into mid- and senior-level management positions in high-tech industries can attain the needed product development and leadership skills through programs offered at Rochester Institute of Technology.
RIT is hosting a webinar, “Engineering Leadership Programs at RIT,” from noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 26 for professionals looking to advance leadership skills in the areas of product development, manufacturing, systems engineering, supply chain management and project management.
RIT offers part-time graduate degree programs and professional certificates offered through RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Overall, the programs emphasize relevant trends in leadership and new product development in a larger framework of how a company’s business strategy, vision and core capabilities are combined successfully with customer needs to best determine product strategy. Programs are fully online, and students can enroll in one or two courses each semester to customize their pace of learning. RIT has been recognized for its online master’s degree programming, and the product development degree is one of the programs included in the broad range of offerings.
“Students have found the skills developed through these programs not only help them become more marketable, they also foster the self-confidence needed to take on new responsibilities,” said Mark Smith, director of Leadership Programs in the engineering college. “The combination of engineering and business coursework provides a broad perspective needed to lead today’s high technology enterprises.”
Register for the webinar by contacting Lou Fantozzi, business development manager for the engineering college, at ljfpdm@rit.edu. A link to the webinar will be sent to participants with confirmation of registration. More information can be found at www.rit.edu/kgcoe/leadership.
Recommended News
-
November 7, 2024
![a man in a red fedora and plaid shirt sits on a curb in a city setting.]()
Open source opens doors at Red Hat
As a Fedora community architect, Justin Flory wears many hats. He is a community liaison, accountant, and project manager—all rolled into one.
-
November 6, 2024
![four people sit next to each other at a table discussing staff architechture.]()
Staff Career Architecture Project will help staff explore career pathways
Upon implementation in about 18 months, the large-scale project, which launched in summer 2024, will offer staff members and their managers a clear framework for how jobs, career levels, and pathways for growth are structured across the university.
-
November 4, 2024
![a professor works with students at the digital anatomy board.]()
Digital anatomy table gives RIT’s physician assistant BS/MS program a high-tech teaching tool
A digital anatomy table programmed with dynamic medical simulations is changing how RIT physician assistant students learn about the human body. Three-dimensional simulations modeled on real cadavers allow students to understand how the body functions as a system and deteriorates from disease.
-
November 4, 2024
![Five Courtyard members are shown in a group photo holding instruments in front of an orange background.]()
Students form band after chance meeting on campus
A chance encounter on the RIT campus has resulted in a student band forming, playing gigs, and working on an album. It’s a testament to the performing arts ecosystem at RIT, and how easy it can be to find other students who share the same passion for performing arts.
