MG 8663 Technology Policy

Description:

This course focuses on the macro-environment influencing and relevant to technology decision making, strategy and innovation in firms, government agencies, non--for--profit 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 on a global basis; 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 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.

Credits: 3:0:0:3
Pre-Requisite: none
Co-Requisite: none
Notes: Co-listed as SS 8663