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Special topics in engineering management. 
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Section Title
Leadership: Driving & Managing Change
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Mar 02, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
5.0
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Credit credit (2 units) $3,598.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (2 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
2 credit(s)
Section Notes
This course focuses on change management, emphasizing the distinction between leading and managing. I begin with the premise that the majority of our students are managers on the cusp of leadership, but are unsure and uncertain about which next steps in their leadership development are required. This approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, core components of active learning and professional development. We start and end with leadership guru John Kotter’s notion that great leaders live in the world of change; managers deal with the complexities and intricacies of such change. Also unique to this course is the appreciation and practical aspects of Peter Senge’s notion of organizational learning.     |   

Certain seats are reserved for MSIM, MSEM, and MSTML students until two weeks before the start of the semester. If you are not a student in one of these degree plans, you may enroll in any non-reserved seats. If all non-reserved seats are full when you enroll in the course then you may join the waitlist until the reserve is lifted. If you are on the waitlist when the reserve is lifted you will automatically be enrolled in any open seats in the course in the order that you joined the waitlist.

Online Synchronous: This is an online/virtual synchronous course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit  https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.

Section Title
Systems Thinking: Leading Orgs
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Mar 10, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Credit credit (2 units) $3,598.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (2 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
2 credit(s)
Section Notes
Course description: Systems thinking helps leaders observe the interconnectedness of organizational variables to permanently solve chronic issues. Application of the analytical tools of systems thinking (loops, links, delays, and archetypes) in combination with innovative human-centered design. Focus placed on a humanistic approach to complexity with recognition of emerging technologies as tools created by people for people       |        

Certain seats are reserved for MSIM, MSEM, and MSTML students until two weeks before the start of the semester. If you are not a student in one of these degree plans, you may enroll in any non-reserved seats. If all non-reserved seats are full when you enroll in the course then you may join the waitlist until the reserve is lifted. If you are on the waitlist when the reserve is lifted you will automatically be enrolled in any open seats in the course in the order that you joined the waitlist.

 

Online Synchronous: This is an online/virtual synchronous course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit  https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.

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