Technology Management Lecture and Seminar

The learning outcomes of the module are the following:

Knowledge

In this module students will gain deep insights into:

• International R&D-Management
  • Technology Timing Strategies
  • Technology Strategies and Lifecycle Management (I/II)
• Technology Intelligence and Planning
  • Technology Portfolio Management
  • Technology Portfolio Methodology
  • Technology Acquisition and Exploitation
  • IP Management
• Organizing Technology Development
  • Technology Organization & Management
  • Technology Funding & Controlling

Skills

The course aims to:

• Develop an understanding of the importance of Technology Management - on a national as well as international level
• Equip students with an understanding of important elements of
• Technology Management (strategic, operational, organizational, and process-related aspects)
• Foster a strategic orientation to problem-solving within the innovation process as well as Technology Management and its importance for corporate strategy
• Clarify activities of Technology Management (e.g., technology sourcing, maintenance, and exploitation)
• Strengthen essential communication skills and a basic understanding of managerial, organizational, and financial issues concerning Technology-, Innovation- and R&D-management.

Social Competence and Autonomy

• Interact within a team
• Raise awareness for global issues
• Gain access to knowledge sources
• Discuss recent research debates in the context of Technology and Innovation Management
• Develop presentation skills
• Discussion of international cases in R&D-Management