POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 2005-2007

MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
MG 772 Managing Technological
Innovation and Emerging Technologies
in the Bio-Pharma Sectors 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Introduction to technological innovation
and emerging technologies that are
changing the nature of competition in the
bio-pharma sectors. Concentrates on
modern approaches for research and discovery
of new molecules and on development
of processes to manufacture them in
large quantities. Explores the two major
routes for this discovery activity and
manufacturing processes: the “chemical”
route and the “biological” route. Provides
a blend of conceptual overviews, essential
technical and scientific basics, competitive,
regulatory and management
implications of the developments studied
and specific cases studied and industry
examples. Also listed under CBE 768.
MG 773 Emerging Trends in
Innovation and Technology in the Bio-
Pharma Sectors 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Deals with selected important trends and
issues that are having a major influence
on the management of innovation and
technology in the bio-pharma sectors.
Covers a range of topics and comprises
written papers, team presentations, readings
and invited speakers. Intended to be
integrative, and demands application of
the knowledge gained in the Management
of Technology Program as a whole.
Actual topics explored may vary from
year to year. Also listed under CBE 769.
MG 781 Selected Topics in Networking
and Information Technologies
(half-semester course) 1 1 ⁄4:0:0:1 1 ⁄2
Comprises an in-depth exploration of
selected modern networking and information
technologies. The specific topics
studied vary from year to year. Examples
are mobile communications, IP telephony,
enterprise data systems. The course
builds on previous TIM courses. Course
provides a solid technology grounding in
a learning context which also emphasizes
how these selected technologies affect
markets, industries, providers, integrators
and users. Course’s technical content is
supplemented with actual case examples
and guest speakers.
MG 784 Negotiation in Technology-
Intensive Sectors
(half-semester course) 1 1 ⁄4:0:0:1 1 ⁄2
Negotiation is the art and science of creating
good agreements. This course covers
the science of negotiation by discussing
and applying theories of negotiation.
The art of negotiation is learned
through practice; students in this class
develop the art of negotiation by negotiating
with each other in realistic cases. A
wide variety of negotiation applications is
covered in this class, including one-time
and repeated negotiation, single and
multi-issue negotiations, and two-party
and multi-party bargaining. Special
emphasis is placed on negotiations in
technology-intensive environments. This
class is taught using the case method.
Many of the examples used in this course
will be cases that the students actually
negotiate with each other. Students’
grades will be based on their performance
in these negotiations and on their class
participation.
MG 785 High-Technology Leadership
(half-semester course) 1 1 ⁄4:0:0:1 1 ⁄2
Focuses on the essential role of multifaceted
leadership in diverse high-technology
management settings. Discusses different
forms of modern high-technology
leadership; e.g., the general management
leader, the project leader, the technology
leader, the visionary leader and the operational
team leader. Case studies and
actual examples of high-technology leadership
are emphasized.
MG 786 High-Technology
Entrepreneurship (variable 1 1 ⁄2/3units)
Focuses on entrepreneurship as a critical
engine for wealth creation in the hightechnology,
innovation-intensive economy.
Deals with such key issues as: (1)
assessing attractiveness of opportunities;
(2) launching a new venture; (3) obtaining
the necessary financial, human and
technology resources; (4) managing the
transition from a small entrepreneurial
firm to a large, sustainable professionally
managed but still entrepreneurial corporation;
and (5) being an entrepreneur and
promoting entrepreneurship in a large
corporation.
MG 787 Intellectual Property for
Technology and Information Managers
(half-semester course) 1 1 ⁄4:0:0:1 1 ⁄2
Focuses on the role of intellectual property
(e.g., patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
trademarks, etc.) as a major element in
modern technology and information strategy.
Relevant concepts and case studies
are used, with examples representing
both classical and digital innovations.
MG 788 Modern Supply Chain
Management: Integration Through
Technology
(half-semester course) 1 1 ⁄4:0:0:1 1 ⁄2
Introduction to the role of information
technology in supply chain management.
Both qualitative and quantitative aspects
of supply chain management are covered.
Articles pertaining to leading-edge
research and management thought are
discussed and analyzed by students. The
underlying objective is to prepare participants
to develop skills that are useful in
analyzing technology, marketing, logistics,
operations and broader channelmanagement
issues. Classes are conducted
using the case method, and a high
level of class interaction is expected.
Required in MOTIR Track; elective for
MOT Program.
MG 789 Special Elective Topics for
MOT and TIM
(half-semester course) 1 1 ⁄4:0:0:1 1 ⁄2
Covers selected key emerging trends and
issues in the MOT and TIM domains.
Discussion with industry leaders and specialists
from business, government and
academia. Topical treatment of technologies,
markets, business practices, government
regulations and the relationships
among them.
MG 795 Global Innovation
(variable 1 1 ⁄2/3units)
Focuses on global technology-enabled
innovation. Topics covered include:
accessing global sources of innovation,
coordination and organization of activities
around the world, new product development
on a global basis, the role of revitalized
global R&D, growing prominence
of IT and e-Business in global innovation,
and the role of alliances and linkages
with customers, suppliers and other third
parties. Introduces the latest and most relevant
thinking, research and practices.
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