Bozic, Christy L

Research

research overview

Dr. Bozic's research emphasis is focused on student-centered, active learning environments in engineering education. Her focus for research and teaching is Engineering Management with a specific interest in curriculum development for undergraduates.

keywords

engineering education, engineering management program development

Publications

selected publications

conference proceeding
- Differences in learning outcomes and engagement across traditional, blended, and online engineering management undergraduate courses. 2017
- Case-Based Instruction for Innovation Education in Engineering and Technology. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2014
journal article
- Understanding the Joint Development of Engineering and Leadership Identities. Engineering Management Journal. 497-507. 2022
- Entering the community of practice: changes in engineering students' engineering identities and perceptions of the field. European Journal of Engineering Education. 968-986. 2021
- Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Case-based Instruction: A Student Perspective. International Journal of Engineering Education. 1554-1563. 2015
- Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Case-based Instruction: A Student Perspective. International Journal of Engineering Education. 1554-1563. 2015
- "Green" manufacturing certification possible. Manufacturing Engineering. 18-20. 2008

Teaching

courses taught

EMEA 5031 - Project Management: Foundations and Initiation
Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
The goal of this introductory course in the project management specialization is to provide students the foundational knowledge of how engineering projects are managed and initiated. Engineering project managers are responsible for project scope, stakeholder management, effective communication, and team leadership. In this course you will develop introductory skills needed to manage traditional engineering projects, along with tools needed to engage stakeholders and build diverse teams.
EMEA 5032 - Project Planning and Execution
Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
The goal of this second course in the project management specialization is to provide students with skills necessary to plan and execute traditional engineering projects. Project managers must plan and manage complex projects constrained by time and budget. As part of this course, you will determine project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify and explain various quality tools and methods used in project management.
EMEA 5033 - Agile Project Management
Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
The goal of this third course in the project management specialization examines the philosophy and process of managing projects using Agile project management. Students in this course will learn the Agile philosophy and process including the Scrum framework, sprints, and user stories. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to distinguish between traditional and agile project management methodologies and understand the benefits of delivering value early in an engineering project.
EMEA 5226 - Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management
Primary Instructor - Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
Operations management is the use of company resources to create value or meet a market need. Increasingly, customers are demanding more attention be paid to the environmental impacts of the goods and services they buy. In this course, students will learn concepts and practices companies employ to manage business processes that meet the needs of shareholders and employees while reducing negative impacts on the pollution and waste.
EMEA 5227 - Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains
Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
Customers are becoming more aware of the environmental and social impacts of where and how the products they purchase are produced and delivered. Many are demanding organizations act in environmentally responsible ways. In this course, you will learn to build a more sustainable and socially responsible supply chain while meeting business expectations.

EMEN 3100 - Introduction to Engineering Management
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Summer 2024
Examines topics important to the management of engineering activities within organizations. Topics include the relationship of engineering to business and management disciplines, the functions of an engineering manager, principles and techniques for managing financial resource and business ownership. Explores best practices in global engineering management, process management, legal issues, ethics, organizational behavior and communications.

EMEN 4100 - Engineering Economics
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
Introduces engineering cost concepts, financial statements and the corporate economic environment. Includes concepts and methods of analysis of the time value of money, project cost estimation, cash flow analysis, replacement analysis, risk management and financial case statements.

EMEN 4800 - Technology Ventures and Marketing
Secondary Instructor - Spring 2020
Offers an in-depth exploration of technology entrepreneurship through the lens of "The Lean Startup" methodology. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of key startup concepts like Minimum Viable Product (MVP), venture capital, and the dynamics of early-stage companies. The curriculum combines lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects to equip you with the critical thinking skills and practical experience needed to identify and seize business opportunities in the tech world. Guest speakers from leading FAANG tech companies will occasionally enrich the classroom as guest speakers, providing industry insights.

EMEN 5030 - Fundamentals of Project Management
Primary Instructor - Summer 2023 / Fall 2023
Project managers work cross-functionaly to plan, monitor, and manage projects to successful completion. This course provides an introduction to the project management discipline, including the processes, tools and techniques used in the management and leadership of projects. Key topics covered include the role of the project manager; the project team; stakeholder communications and management; cost, schedule and risk management; quality in projects; and the project lifecycle.

EMEN 6940 - Master's Candidate for Degree
Primary Instructor - Summer 2020
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FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.

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Background

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Ph.D., Purdue University 2014
M.B.A., Butler University 2001
B.S., Purdue University 1993

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