Introduction:

This course introduces the management issues surrounding technology. It encourage students to consider the use of information technology for strategic advantage, and to provide practical understanding of the tools and concepts of technology management.

Course Code: IT-3431

Credit Hours: 03

Prerequisites: None

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 At the end of the course the students will be able to:

• Describe the technology management activities
• Analyze and improve organizational practices through the use of new technology.
• Address evolving business and customer needs by using TM tools

TEXTBOOK(S):

• Technology Management: Activities and Tools by DilekCetindamar, Rob Phaal, and  DavidProbert, Palgrave Macmillan

REFERENCE MATERIAL:

• Managing Engineering and Technology by Lucy C. Morse  And  Daniel L. Babcock

COURSE CONTENTS:

• Overview and importance of course
• TM activities and tools, The TM framework
• TM Activity – Identification
• TM Activity – Acquisition: 
• TM Activity – Exploitation: 
• TM Activities – Selection, Protection and Learning
• TM Supporting Activities
• TM Tools – S-Curve, Patent Analysis, Portfolio Management, Road-Mapping, Value Analysis  
• Case Studies

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

• Mid Exam: 30 Marks
• Final Exam: 50 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Quiz: 05 Marks
  • Assignment: 05 Marks
  • Semester Project & Presentation: 10 Marks

CLASS TIMING

• BSIT 6th A Ex-PPP (Monday: 3:30 – 5:00 PM) (Thursday: 3:30 – 5:00 PM)
• BSIT 6th B Ex-PPP (Monday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM) (Wednesday: 3:30 – 5:00 PM)
• BSIT 6th C Ex-PPP (Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM) (Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM)