College of Engineering Expands Academic Programs to Meet Louisiana's Growing Workforce Demands

The College of Engineering is expanding its academic offerings with three new concentrations designed to prepare students for leadership roles in high-growth industries. Beginning this fall, students can pursue:

Construction Management
Manufacturing Management
Structural Engineering and Coastal Hazards

With these additions, the College has introduced 11 new concentrations since 2020, ensuring students gain specialized skills that align with industry needs.

“Each concentration is designed to empower our graduates with the technical expertise and leadership skills to address industry challenges and drive innovation,” said Dean Ahmed Khattab.

Construction Management

This concentration provides students with hands-on expertise in the planning, execution, and management of construction projects. Coursework covers:

✔ Construction materials and methods
✔ Building Information Modeling (BIM)
✔ Cost estimating and budgeting
✔ Project management and scheduling
✔ Construction safety and risk management

Graduates are prepared for careers as construction project managers, estimators, schedulers, project controls specialists, and safety managers.

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Manufacturing Management

This program equips students with the technical and managerial skills required to excel in modern manufacturing industries. Coursework includes:

✔ Applied mechatronics and robotics
✔ Supply chain and facility planning
✔ Manufacturing processes and production design
✔ Industrial safety and operations

Graduates can pursue careers as manufacturing specialists, product managers, plant managers, production designers, and industrial production managers.

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Structural Engineering and Coastal Hazards

This concentration focuses on designing resilient infrastructure to withstand coastal hazards such as hurricanes and erosion. Coursework includes:

✔ Structural analysis and mechanics
✔ Bridge and steel design
✔ Wind engineering and resilient structures
✔ Coastal hazard mitigation

Graduates are prepared for careers in civil and structural engineering, contributing to economic and environmental resilience.

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Contact the Department Head for more:

Construction & Manufacturing Management – Dr. Shelton Houston: shelton.houston@louisiana.edu
Structural Engineering & Coastal Hazards – Dr. Jamal Khattak: mohammad.khattak@louisiana.edu

See the University's press release here→