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Global Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems - DSES-6470

Description
This course helps develop an understanding of the method for managing technology as a global strategic resource of the firm. In doing so, an understanding of the process, roles, and rewards of technological innovation are developed. Integrating the strategic relationship of technology with strategic planning, marketing, finance, engineering, and manufacturing is also covered. Service, societal issues, and international and policy issues are briefly covered. The course uses a variety of cases, readings, reports, and lectures.

Prerequisites
None

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 28 sessions
Homework: Approximately 4 cases (3-4 pages each)
Project: Term paper
Quiz 1: (open book/notes)

Grading
Homework: 20%
Project: 40%
Quiz: 30%
Presentation: 10%

Computing
Email and World Wide Web access required for course communications and printing of course notes. PowerPoint.

Access to WebCT, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for WebCT.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MM - elective
ESCI-MOT - Management of Technology elective
ESCI-MSE - may be used as a required core course
ITEC - may be used as a Management of Technology core course or elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective
MEAE-ME - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGMT-MS - concentration course
QUAL - required core course
SERV - required core course
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and may be used toward the Certificate in Information Technology, the Certificate in Management and Technology, the Certificate in Service Systems, or the Certificate in Technical Program Management.

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