MGMT-6600 Research and Development Management

Research and Development Management
Lally School of Management and Technology - MGMT-6600
*available via independent study for interested parties

Description
The course deals with the responsibilities of and operating problems faced by managers of research and development. The following areas are included: technology forecasting, technology planning, selection and evaluation of R&D projects, resource allocation, planning, control, and measuring results of R&D. Particular attention is given to creative problem solving, motivating and managing creative individuals, barriers to innovation, and organization alternatives for R&D, including matrix and project organizations.

Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 13 weeks, 13 sessions
Homework: TBD
Project: TBD
Exams: TBD

Grading
Homework: % TBD
Term Project: % TBD
Exams: % TBD

Computing
E-mail, PowerPoint, and World Wide Web access required for printing of course notes, use of Blackboardand course communications.

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

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

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI - n/a
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - Innovation & Entrepreneurship or concentration area core elective
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisite.

Note: Limited enrollment, please register early. Distance students will not be added into the course once the cap has been met. Preference will be given to graduating students.