MG-GY 9243 Technology Management and Policy

3 Credits

This course focuses on the research related to macro-environment that influences and that is relevant to technology decision making, strategy and innovation in firms, government agencies, nonprofit institutions and other organizations. Primary concerns include introducing effective approaches for analyzing and evaluating societal-wide factors that influence innovation; assessing various attempts and policies for stimulating innovation in a city, region, nation or globally; exploring the role of technology and innovation in diverse managerial, economic and social contexts (e.g., advanced economies, rapidly emerging economies and Third World economies); the relationship between business-government and NGOs (non-government organizations) in promoting and sustaining innovation; the impact of global rivalry and global cooperation in the technology and innovation arena; and the place of technology and innovation in the post–Cold War era and in the early 21st century.

Prerequisite(s): Doctoral standing or instructor’s permission.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0