EMCI BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (EMCI-BOK®) GUIDE TO LAUNCH IN AUGUST 2009
(August 4, 2009)
After the final outline of the EMCI Body of Knowledge was approved in April 2009, EMCI retained Todd Marciani, a freelance writer/editor specializing in training and curriculum documentation for technical business environments, to facilitate editing the knowledge domains among responsible members of the Body of Knowledge Committee, also known as “domain champions.” Their exceptional cooperation and dedication has produced an outstanding Second Edition of the BOK, The EMCI-BOK® Guide , which integrates elements of the original content in the first edition, the EMC-BOK™ Guide, with elements of the ASEM-BOK®, from the American Society of Engineering Management, and the CEM-BOK®, from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ former Certified Engineering Manager program that merged with EMCI in July 2008. The EMCI-BOK® Guide will be launched in late August in print, encrypted CD-ROM, and downloadable secure PDF.
EMCI FEATURED IN ME MAGAZINE’S AUGUST 2009 ISSUE
(August 4, 2009)
EMCI’s manager, Greg Marino, wrote a feature article for Mechanical Engineering Magazine’s August 2009 issue, which focuses on engineering management. The article highlights EMCI milestones to date, with particular focus on the collaborative efforts of the EMCI Body of Knowledge Committee in the revision of the EMCI Body of Knowledge, as well as executive concerns highlighted by corporate executives interviewed by Deloitte & Touche LLP for last year’s EMCI Market Study. You may read the article here.
THREE PAST-PRESIDENTS OF ASME FORM NEW ADMISSION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
(August 4, 2009)
EMCI is pleased to announce that after a reconstitution of the EMCI Admission and Review Committee in Spring 2009, ASME Past Presidents Mr. Keith Thayer (1997-1998), Mr. Paul Torpey (1994-1995), and Mr. Nathan Hurt (1991-1992) now comprise the Committee, chaired by Mr. Thayer. These gentlemen will serve in a consultative capacity to evaluate the academic and/or professional credentials of candidates seeking EMCF or EMCP certification. We welcome them all to the EMCI fold!
CMCS IN DUBAI NOW A GLOBAL EMCI AKP
(August 4, 2009)
EMCI is pleased to announce that Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) FZ – LLC, a Regional EMCI Authorized Knowledge Provider (AKP) since 2006, became a Global EMCI AKP in July 2009. Based in Dubai and specializing in project management solutions implementation and training, CMCS is led by CEO and Founder Mr. Bassam Samman who is now a member of the EMCI Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC). As a founding member of the Arabian Gulf Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Mr. Samman will bring a unique Middle Eastern perspective on curriculum development to the CAC’s work. His firm now operates in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, and is planning to open an office in India in 2009. As a Global AKP, CMCS stands to be instrumental in helping EMCI to extend reach into their markets. To learn more about CMCS, visit their website www.cmcs.ae.
EMCI PARTNER SOCIETY ASEM HOLDING 30TH CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER 2009
(August 4, 2009)
The American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) was founded in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly known as the University of Missouri-Rolla) in 1979. Since that time it has grown to become a robust national organization. The EMSE department will be the host of the 30th anniversary conference in 2009 in recognition of its founder’s status. The conference will be held at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri, October 14-17, 2009. The theme of the conference will be Engineering Management: Celebrating the Past, Engineering the Future. There will be pre-conference short courses for which CEUs will be issued, technical paper sessions, and a number of social activities. EMCI’s manager, Greg Marino, will deliver a presentation with Dr. Benjamin “Duke” Dow, the department’s Director of Middle East programs, on the steadily growing partnership between ASEM and EMCI. The conference is typically attended by practicing engineering managers, faculty from major universities, and by students from those same schools. It is a beautiful time of year in the Ozarks, so we hope you will make plans to attend and help us celebrate this anniversary of ASEM. You will find more information on our department website at http://campus.mst.edu/asem2009 or on the ASEM website at www.asem.org.
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT IN ACTION: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. JERRY WESTBROOK
Dr. Jerry Westbrook is one of the pioneers of the engineering management discipline. His many accomplishments include directing one of the strongest departments in the country at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, and creating a professional engineering management certificate program for ASEM, which he has led at Alstom and Battelle (Oak Ridge National Lab). Dr. Westbrook also serves on EMCI’s Body of Knowledge Committee and was instrumental in both restructuring and refocusing Domain 7, now called Leadership and Organizational Management. He will be delivering tutorials at GEMC 2010, information for which follows this interview. In anticipation of both the release of the Second Edition of the EMCI-BOK and the GEMC 2010 conference, Greg Marino sought his insights on engineering management and its importance for today’s engineering and technical professionals.
EMCI AND ASEM COLLABORATE WITH ASME MANAGEMENT SECTION: GLOBAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (GEMC)
(Updated August 4, 2009)
EMCI and the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM), one of EMCI’s partner societies, are partnering with ASME’s Management Division to convene the inaugural GEMC, a multifaceted event bringing together mid-career engineering managers from around the world to st1:place w:st="on">Dallas, Texas in September 2009. With a focus on knowledge from best-in-class organizations and an emphasis on hands-on experiential learning, the GEMC will provide both technical and economical value for those who participate.
The four conference tracks are as follows:
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Managing New Technology
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Managing & Developing Engineers
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Supply Chain Management within the Global Market
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Managing Your Ecological Footprint in the Energy & Environmental Era
Programming will consist of technical sessions, continuing education unit (CEU) accreditation tutorials taught by ASEM Executive Director Emeritus, Dr. Jerry Westbrook, networking events, and other innovative knowledge and professional exchange forums
***CURRENT EMCI CERTIFICANTS WHO ATTEND ALL THREE CEU ACCREDITATION TUTORIALS CAN EARN 10 PDUs TOWARD MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION***
To learn more and register, please visit the special website at:
http://www.asmeconferences.org/gemc10
EMCI WELCOMES SAE INTERNATIONAL AS THE SEVENTH EMCI PARTNER SOCIETY
(April 10, 2009)
In March 2009, SAE International, also known as the Society of Automotive Engineers, joined ASME, AIChE, ASCE, AIME, ASEM, and SME to become an EMCI Partner Society. Members of SAE International will now enjoy partner society pricing on EMCI Examinations, reference materials, and select courses through EMCI's AKPs.
EMCI JOINS ASME'S STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION SECTOR
(January 8, 2009)
As a result of an internal organizational realignment at ASME effective January 1, 2009, EMCI has become part of the newly-created Standards and Certification Sector that now comprises the Codes and Standards (C&S) Division and the Continuing Education Institute (CEI). With this development, EMCI stands to gain from organizational synergies that will facilitate introduction of EMCI’s programs among clients and customers of both C&S and CEI. EMCI will be overseen by Mr. David Wizda, Managing Director of the C&S Conformity Assessment Department.
EMCI REPOSITIONS EMCF EXAM FOR EARLY CAREER ENGINEERS
(January 9, 2009)
Following the recommendation and concurrence of the EMCI Examination Committee and the Board of the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) in May and November 2008, respectively, EMCI has repositioned the Engineering Management Certification Fundamentals (EMCF) examination to allow a broader spectrum of early career engineers to apply for eligibility and become EMCI-certified.
• Graduates of Bachelor of Engineering Management (BSEM) degree programs may now apply to sit for the EMCF upon graduation.
• Graduates of Bachelor’s degree programs in all other engineering, science, and technology disciplines with one (1) year of practical experience at the time of examination may now apply to sit for the EMCF.
These changes were made after a careful evaluation of the EMCF Pilot administered by EMCI in cooperation with ASEM among ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering Management departments at the United States Military Academy, University of Arizona, and the Missouri University of Science and Technology, whose data indicated strong correlation between academic training and material covered in the EMC-BOK. In addition to providing a readily-available and –applicable professional credential for early-career entrants with academic training in engineering management, the EMCI Exam Committee and ASEM both recognized that the increased prevalence of management coursework in undergraduate engineering, science, and technology curricula. When combined with a minimum of one year’s experience, this allows for EMCI to reach out to young engineers interested in a management credential that complements their technical careers.
EMCI CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE CREATED
(January 16, 2009)
To both maximize the update of the EMCI Body of Knowledge and meet acute needs of EMCI’s AKPs, EMCI is creating a Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC) that would stand to facilitate both the creation and maintenance of guidelines and expectations for prospective/current certificants and AKPs. Though the committee will start off with about 6 members from across academia and industry, it will eventually include a representative from each of the founding partner societies and contracted AKPs. The CAC will be chaired by Dr. Stephen V. Smith, Ph.D., an independent strategy consultant, former Chair of both the Engineering Management Department at Drexel University and the EMCI Examination Committee.
STEPHEN V. SMITH, PH.D. NOW AN AKP OFFERING ONLINE EXAM PREP COURSE
(January 20, 2009)
After serving as the Chair of EMCI’s Examination Committee since EMCI’s founding in 2005, Dr. Stephen V. Smith has stepped down from that position to become an EMCI Individual AKP. He has created an online exam prep module, with both self-paced an instructor-led options, that will allow prospective examinees worldwide a comprehensive, cost-effective, and flexible framework from which to prepare for EMCI examinations. For information about this course, please visit www.dtcgold.net.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY NOW AN EMCI AKP
(January 20, 2009)
EMCI is pleased to announce that the Engineering Management Program at Eastern Michigan University has become an EMCI Global AKP. After having been affiliated with SME’s Certified Engineering Manager (CEM) Program prior to its merge with EMCI, EMU is in the process of adapting examination preparation courses to focus on EMCI while integrating EMCI examinations into its Master of Science in Engineering Management program. We are particularly encouraged by EMU’s strong online course delivery capabilities, which stand to facilitate awareness of EMCI certification through both its academic program and its strong association with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), one of EMCI’s founding partner societies.
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA CHARTERED STATUS = QUALIFICATION FOR EMCI EXAMINATIONS
(January 2009)
In October 2008, Engineering Education Australia (EEA), the professional development arm of Engineers Australia (EA), expanded upon their EMCI Authorized Knowledge Provider (AKP) agreement to articulate EA’s chartered status as an automatic qualification for EMCI examinations. As a result of this articulation, EMCI examinations are now approved to count toward maintaining chartered status professional development requirements. Specifically, EA Chartered Engineers with EMCF certification may waive the self-management requirement, and those with EMCP certification may waive both the self-management and engineering business element requirements. These accommodations stand to facilitate registration among Chartered Engineers in Australia for EMCI preparatory courses currently under development by EEA.
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA BECOMES AN EMCI AKP!
(July 14, 2008)
The Continuing Education Division of Engineers Australia, Engineering Education Australia (EEA), has become an EMCI Authorized Knowledge Provider and will incorporate EMCI's Body of Knowledge and Examinations into its leadership development curriculum for current and prospective engineering managers in Australia.
SME'S CERTIFIED ENGINEERING MANAGER (CEM) PROGRAM
MERGES WITH EMCI
(July 14, 2008)
Effective July 15, 2008, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will close its Certified Engineering Manager (CEM) certification and merge it with the EMCI program. All previously SME-certified CEM's will become certified through the Engineering Management Certification Fundamentals (EMCF) or Engineering Management Certification Professional (EMCP) designation. Click here to read the entire press release.
EMCI AND ASME WELCOME THE SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS AS THE SIXTH FOUNDING PARTNER SOCIETY!
(June 1, 2008)
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has become the sixth founding partner society of EMCI. SME members will now be entitled to member pricing on EMCI examinations and publications. In addition, SME stands to become integrally involved in EMCI through representation on the Advisory Board, Body of Knowledge Committee, and Examination Committee. In preparation for the Second Edition of the EMC-BOK Guide, SME is contributing to the refinement of the EMCI Body of Knowledge through working to integrate its Certified Engineering Manager (CEM) Body of Knowledge into EMCI's.
EMCI NOW REPRESENTED ON THE COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONTINUING ENGINEERING EDUCATION (IACEE)
(May 22, 2008)
EMCI is proud to announce representation on the Council of the International Association of Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE), a global organization composed of engineering-, science-, and technology-focused professionals dedicated to the advancement of professional development for engineers, scientists, and technologists across related industries. Through this appointment and our status as an IACEE Professional Organization Member, EMCI is looking forward to working with this international community of continuing engineering education stakeholders to promote awareness of IACEE among EMCI's Authorized Knowledge Provider (AKP) participants while aiming to increase the reach of EMCI's programs worldwide.
EMCI AND ASME WELCOME THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AS THE FIFTH FOUNDING PARTNER SOCIETY!
(May 9, 2008)
The American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) became the fifth founding partner society of Engineering Management Certification International (EMCI). As a founding partner society, ASEM members will be entitled to member pricing on EMCI examinations and publications. ASEM-certified Engineering Management Departments throughout the United States will stand to become part of EMCI’s Authorized Knowledge Provider (AKP) network and provide preparatory and maintenance course offerings in support of EMCI certification worldwide.
EMCI WELCOMES TWO ADDITIONAL AKPs FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND CHINA!
(April 2008)
Qatar University, QATAR
The Continuing Education Office of Qatar University (QU) has become the fourth EMCI AKP serving the Middle East and the first in Qatar. QU is in the process of developing courses to promote EMCI examinations among the engineering-, science-, and technology-focused corporate and professional communities in rapidly-growing Doha.
H.K. Unitech International Management and Technology Development Company Limited, CHINA
H.K. Unitech has become the third EMCI AKP to be established in China and the first in Beijing. Development of courses to facilitate preparation for EMCI examinations is in its initial stages to support candidates slated to sit for the EMCF or EMCP in late 2008.
EMCI RINGS IN 2008 WITH TWO NEW AUTHORIZED KNOWLEDGE PROVIDERS (AKPs)!
(January 8, 2008)
American University in Cairo, EGYPT
The Engineering and Science Services Unit (ESSU) of The American University in Cairo (AUC) has become EMCI’s first AKP serving Egypt and North Africa. The ESSU has developed and will offer courses in conjunction with its Professional Program in Engineering Management to support its newly-created Professional Certificate in Engineering Management (PCEM), a professional development initiative that facilitates training and preparation for EMCI’s Engineering Management Certification Professional (EMCP) certification examination. AUC’s PCEM courses will begin in February 2008.
Guangzhou Modern Management Technology Exchange Center Company Limited, CHINA
Guangzhou Modern Management Technology Exchange Center Company Limited (GMMTECH) has become EMCI’s second AKP in China and will primarily serve prospective trainees in the Guangdong Province. GMMTECH plans to begin offering preparatory courses for EMCI examinations beginning in Spring 2008.
Chinese version of the EMC-BOK published in Shanghai! (June 6, 2007)
EMCI is proud to announce that the Chinese EMC-BOK has been published by Shanghai Jiaotong University. Congratulations are in order for the translator team from Shanghai CIETRON Management Consulting Company and its team leader, Professor Huang Caijin, for their contributions. We also extend thanks to our volunteer expert reviewers, Dr. Bill Chen and Dr. Bin Wei, for their unyielding support.
FIRST GLOBAL AKP FOR THE CARIBBEAN!
(June 1, 2007)
EMCI is proud to welcome First Forum International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ENMAN, Inc., as our first global Authorized Knowledge Provider (AKP) based in Trinidad and Tobago. First Forum International stands to serve the training needs of engineering management stakeholders for certification exam preparation and EMCI products both in the Caribbean and around the world. On May 26, 2007, the EMCF and EMCP examinations were administered for the first time in the region at the St. Augustine Campus of the University of West Indies, and a second examination administration is planned for Fall 2007.
FIRST REGIONAL AUTHORIZED KNOWLEDGE PROVIDER FOR EMCI IN CHINA!
(February 12, 2007)
EMCI is pleased to announce the addition of Shanghai CIETRON Management Consulting Company to the community of EMCI Authorized Knowledge Providers (AKPs). As a regional provider for the People's Republic of China, CIETRON plans to facilitate examination preparation for the next administration of EMCI Certification Examinations scheduled for later this year.
Engineering Management Forum (of the 7th SATEC) Program - Beijing, China (October 2006)Download and view the program notes from Engineering Management Forum embeded in the 7th Sino-American Technology & Engineering Conference.
Engineering Management Forum (of the 7th SATEC) Thesis - Beijing, China (October 2006)Download and view the Forum Thesis as presented by Terry Shoop, ASME President 2006-2007 at the Engineering Management Forum in the 7th Sino-American Technology & Engineering Conference.
EMCI SIGNS 4 NEW AUTHORIZED KNOWLEDGE PROVIDERS!
(July 17, 2006)
- EMCI is proud to announce that the following organizations are now authorized to teach EMCI courses
University of Missouri at Rolla
American Management Association
TMS : The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Instititute for International Research - Middle East
First EMCP Diploma Issued
(December 15, 2005)
- The first group of EMCP™ examinees are taking the professional level of EMCI certification examination in USA and Canada. The first EMCP™ Diploma is being issued today.
EMCI Confers Grandfathering Honors
(November 10, 2005)
- EMCI™ is grandfathering a group of experts and professionals who have actively participated and pioneered the development of the EMCI™ certification program.
First Group of EMCFs
(October 25, 2005)
- The first group EMCI™ applicants have been online to study the EMCI™ courses and prepare themselves for taking the EMCF™ level of the certification examination. These applicants include young engineers and ASME members from various companies and institutions, and most of them have been studying the EMCI online courses in the past three months. The first EMCF™ Diploma is being issued today.
EMCI Examinations in Place
(July 15, 2005)
- EMCI™ certification examinations are officially being offered in North America (USA and Canada). The examinations are computer-based and provided through our partner Thomason Prometric. Levels of EMCI certifications include EMCF™(Engineering Management Certification Fundamentals) and EMCP™(Engineering Management Certification Professional). | 
