The cooperation between States and the IAEA is a critical factor in the successful implementation of IAEA safeguards. Effective cooperation not only demonstrates a State’s commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, it is also essential for the effective and efficient implementation of IAEA safeguards.
Any business hoping to succeed in today’s competitive landscape understands the need to put digital transformation at the top of its priority list.
Digital technology now infiltrates almost every aspect of conducting business, from how customers interact with organizations, how employees do their jobs and how the internal processes work, and the global pandemic and shift towards remote working only accelerated this trend. Put simply, those which do not adapt to the digital world are highly unlikely to survive.
“Both customers and employees expect to have a contextual experience throughout their journey with the company,” says Prabhu Karunakaran [PK], founder and CEO of digital transformation firm Exterprise. “To achieve such seamless experiences in a hybrid work environment, organizations are creating more technology than ever before, and are becoming digital solution companies in the process. They are quickly realizing that they need to unite their formerly siloed information technology, business, HR, legal and marketing departments into fast-moving, cross-disciplinary digital teams.”
But for established businesses, this often means transforming from rigid legacy systems to flexible digital platforms, which can prove challenging even for Fortune 500 companies. A lack of historic investment in technology has been compounded by budget cuts during the pandemic, meaning many still rely on antiquated hardware and software installed decades previously.
This is not the only factor holding businesses back. Other common issues include organizational silos where decision-making can be split across functions; a lack of digital skills; a culture which is resistant to change; and a lack of clear strategy and communication across departments.
For many businesses, the answer is to turn to one unified platform that can bring productivity improvements through digital transformation which can help employees, customers, and assets. “Taking good care of these three core imperatives is critical to profitable revenues and organizational growth,” says PK. “Productive and happy employees will deliver enhanced customer experiences, resulting in more revenues. Efficient monitoring of assets including hardware, software and enterprise assets will create operational excellence.”
One such offering is ServiceNow’s NOW Platform, which deploys enterprise-scale solutions to organizations in several industries, improving efficiency for employees, customers, and assets. Its IT Service Management solution, for instance, automates core service processes, and makes it easier for those working in IT to resolve issues faster, while its IT Operations Management and Asset Management package proactively monitors the performance of assets, helping to prevent outages in the first place.
The Customer Service Management element ensures agents have the information they need to quickly resolve issues, including proactively identifying potential problems before they become apparent. Businesses can also benefit from automated responses to common customer questions, increasing the efficiency of employees. Staff working in the field can benefit from the same functionality through the Field Service Management solution.
From an employee perspective, businesses can deliver a streamlined service experience with intelligent workflows, starting with efficiently onboarding new hires. Employees themselves can find the information they need to self-service their own HR needs, while the Workplace Service Delivery solution helps the day-to-day work run more smoothly, boosting productivity. A recent IDC report suggests agile organizations retain employees at a 34% higher rate than competitors, helping them meet the demand for skills in the current war for talent.
With teams in the US, India, and Central America, Exterprise is a certified pure-play ServiceNow implementation partner, with skilled resources operating in different time zones, and clients in sectors including financial services, insurance, healthcare, telecom, and government. Exterprise helps businesses on their transformation journey, starting by determining that the organization is fully committed to the journey, and helping to provide advisory and consultative services to demonstrate the business case and identify any challenges that will need to be overcome.
“Partners are critical to ServiceNow’s growth strategy, on our journey to $16B in revenue and beyond,” said David Parsons, Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Partner Ecosystem at ServiceNow. “Enabling great customer and employee experiences to faster time to value, we remain committed to engaging our partner ecosystem to innovate and co-create end-to-end solutions that solve today’s most pressing business challenges.”
Exterprise works closely with clients to launch the digital transformation journey, identifying automation and integration opportunities and creating a strategic roadmap for the different departments, as well as training staff on how to use the platform.
Exterprise helps in identifying key metrics around digital standards – including mean time to resolution (MTTR) for issues, customer satisfaction (CSAT), net promoter score (NPS) and first call resolution (FCR) for customer service. This ensures organizations realize the full value, both financially and in other, less tangible ways, of their investment. Exterprise is SOC2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA certified, which can supply customers an added layer of reassurance.
Ongoing reviews ensure businesses benefit from and understand any new functionality to keep enhancing the employee and customer experience, with ServiceNow introducing two major version upgrades each year. This ensures customers remain at the forefront of digital transformation, turning them from digital laggards to leaders.
One example of a business that has benefited from running several business functions on the ServiceNow platform is pipeline services and equipment company T.D. Williamson. “Exterprise has proved to be an effective partner in not only implementing ServiceNow, but also in providing consultative and advisory support to help us automate core business processes,” says Greg Rice, Director, Global Applications.
PK believes those who take the step to become a digital business can expect to benefit in several ways, including enhanced customer and employee experience, lower employee attrition rates, productivity benefits through process automation, and ultimately increased – and sustainable – revenue and profit.
“The time to act is now,” concludes PK. “Those who do so can put in place the foundations that will deliver ongoing success in years to come, increasing efficiency and ensuring they have satisfied customers and employees. That’s the recipe for success.”
To find out more about how Exterprise could help your business, visit exterprise.us/servicenow/
To contact us, click here or email us at contact@exterprise.us
Audit Years
Program Code ECP
This demo plan and flow chart is suitable for undergraduate students who are ready for calculus and starting in:
- 2023–24
- CS 3421 is replaced with EE 3172 in fall of Year 3.
- 2022–23
- EE 3131 will no longer be a prerequisite for EE 3173 and may now be taken concurrently.
- 2021–22, 2020–21, 2019–20
- EE 1111 and EE 1110 were removed from the second-semester curriculum beginning in 2019-20. 2 credits of Free Electives were added moving forward.
- 2018–19 and earlier please contact your academic advisor.
General Flow Chart Guidelines
Year 1
Fall (Semester 1)
Total 14 Credits
Spring (Semester 2)
Total 13 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
Year 2
Fall (Semester 3)
Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
Spring (Semester 4)
Total 17 Credits
Year 3
Fall (Semester 5)
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
Spring (Semester 6)
Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
Year 4
Fall (Semester 7)
Total 17 Credits
Spring (Semester 8)
Total 17 Credits
Electives
Computer Engineering Technical Electives
Computer Engineers have the option to choose between most of the 3000- and 4000-level CS or EE courses, as well as a few additional options.
It is important to note that there are a few exclusions that may not be taken for Technical Elective credit: CS 4090, CS 4099, CS 4431, CS 4791, CS 4792, CS 5090, CS 5091, EE 3171, EE 4000, EE 4800, EE 4805, EE 4870, EE 5290, EE 5975, EE 5990, EE 5991, EE 5992, EE 6975.
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mathematical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Note: Some 5000-level courses may also be used as Technical Electives if the student meets prerequisites for graduate level courses or is taking advantage of senior rule. Please see the academic advisor for more information.
Knowledge is an event to bring the ServiceNow community together and experience the power of the workflow. Connect with digital leaders, create new possibilities and experiences for your customers and employees, and change how your business responds to a rapidly evolving workplace.
Whatever your business is facing, let’s workflow it.
A Well-rounded Education
The discipline of computer science encompasses theory, experimentation, and engineering design. This minor will strengthen your creativity, precision, and reasoning ensuring you will be a well-rounded graduate. The skills you will learn are desirable to an employer, and support a breadth of fields from engineering to audio and sound design.
How to Enroll in a Minor
A minor allows a student to specialize in a discipline outside their major. To pursue a minor, you must first be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and file a Curriculum Add/Drop Form with the Registrar's Office to declare the minor. We recommend that you begin your minor studies as early as possible in your academic career.
Course Requirements
Students seeking a minor in Computer Science are required to complete the following classes:
Electives
Select 6 credits from the following courses:
I love how hands-on the Computing[MTU] program is. There are so many opportunities to get involved with different projects and work with all different types of people.
That is why the IAEA devotes substantial resources to assist States in developing the relevant capabilities that enable them to cooperate effectively in safeguards implementation. It also offers guidance and assistance to States to enhance the understanding of their safeguards obligations.
This assistance is provided through advisory service missions, training courses, and the publication of guidance documents and reference materials.
Guidance and assistance documents
The IAEA provides guidance and assistance materials to States to help them prepare their safeguards declarations. These are designed for State and regional authorities, as well as for facility operators. Materials include guidance documents, forms and templates, and other related documents. The Agency also offers software tools to assist States with the preparation of related declarations.
Online training
Online training resources are available on NUCLEUS. These trainings include an introductory course on Safeguards (Basics of Safeguards), as well as tutorials on nuclear material accounting and reporting.
Additionally, a number of instructor-led training courses are held online.
How to request assistance
For specific safeguards training guidance and requests, please contact Safeguards Training.
