Technology Management Area of Emphasis - Distance
9 hours (3 classes) + 6 hours (2 classes) electives
The development of technology continues to grow at an increasing rate both domestically and globally. Students completing this emphasis can expect to be prepared to function effectively in the many technology-based organizations in the business environment today. The technology management emphasis helps the student grasp and begin to master the complexities of managing both product technology and process technology.
Students pursuing the Technology Management emphasis complete 9 hours in their area of emphasis beyond Core courses and any required Preparatory courses, plus 6 hours selected from other Areas of Emphasis.
OPTM 639, Managing Projects for Competitive Advantage is strongly recommended as an elective for the Technology Management area of emphasis. |
Course Descriptions
BUAD 649 Transforming Technology Organizations and Employees
Addresses three major issues facing technology organizations today: (1) how to design the technology-based organizations of the future, (2) what methods to use for motivating technical people, and (3) how to initiate change that implements innovative design principles and management practices. Academic theory will be linked to practical examples of best practices in global technology organizations and work forces. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. (On-campus equivalent BUAD 671).
BUAD 669 Managing Technology for Strategic Advantage
This course provides managers with the knowledge necessary to adopt technology to advance an organization’s goals. The course is divided into three segments: (1) the industry dynamics of technological innovation, (2) valuing technology and developing technology-based strategy, and (3) developing a business model to implement a technology-based strategy. The progression is from the general to the specific and from principles to applications. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. (On-campus equivalent BUAD 661).
BUAD 689 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures.
Identifies unique features of new ventures (including start-up companies or internal ventures of established firms), high uncertainty, a newly formed management team, and a shortage of resources. Covers business plan development, recruiting the start-up team, legal and financial issues, start-up operations, managing growth, forming alliances, and exit strategies. Students working in teams will develop a business plan for a new venture. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus course. (On-campus equivalent BUAD 680).
OPTM 639 Managing Projects for Competitive Advantage - strongly recommended as an elective
Covers the fundamental project management topics necessary for implementation of and excellence in project management. Emphasis will be from a management perspective that addresses the basic nature of managing projects for business, information systems and the public. Students will deal with the problems of selecting projects and initiating them and operating and controlling them. Also covered are the issues associated with terminating a project and with conducting a project that involves the project managers like to call the "real world." Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. Prerequisites: ACCT 559 & QUAN 559. (On-campus equivalent OPTM 630).
