Course in Management of Technology

Course Objective:

With the increasing emphasis on technology in many firms, management of technology has become an important area. This course will cover the issues and concepts in the management of technology, and provide an understanding of the links between technology, innovations, and management.

Course Outline:

- Concepts in technology management; nature of the technology-based firm.
- Organizing for innovation; the technologically effective enterprise.
- Ideation and generation of new technologies.
- The role and planning of R&D.
- Developing new technology-based products.
- Management of high technology and technology-based products.
- Market analysis for new technologies and products.
- Managing multigenerational technology.
- Analyzing technology trends.
- Strategic issues in technology management.

The course will be taught through lectures, readings, and supervised projects.