TIM 500         Project Management (3)
Reviews traditional project management techniques and project based organizational structures.  Special attention is given to the integration of project management with technology and strategic objectives.  Organizational issues, project tracking, the project manager, and project management techniques are examined both from the conceptual and the applied aspects.  The potential for transferring knowledge gained from projects to multiple areas in the organization is also covered.  Students will experience computer application software to support and implement project management activities.

TIM 530         Managing New Product Design and Development (3)
Regardless of the industry or business involved, careful attention must be given to the way new products are designed and developed.  Various aspects of product design and development are studied; including the functions of research and development, marketing, finance, design, manufacturing, and technical specifications.  Special attention is given to the tools and methodologies necessary in the creation and development of a new product.  An important focus of this course is on the challenges and perspectives presented by products that result from high technology environments or are themselves “high technology products.” Prerequisites: TIM 500 or permission of instructor.

TIM 585         Cases in Technology and Innovation Management (3)
Key areas of management, production and distribution will be examined and the impact of rapid technological advances on them will be analyzed.  Appropriate responses will be developed and discussed.  Primary method of instruction is “Case Studies” and seminar discussions. Prerequisite: TIM 500 or permission of instructor.

TIM 685         Strategic Planning (3)
This is the capstone strategy course that covers the economics and strategy of technology and innovation management.  An integrating experience using case studies to apply the various skills and knowledge accumulated throughout the required coursework in business and technology management.  Special emphasis will be upon how organizations fit within the social, political, and economic environments.  Managerial strategies to optimize achievement of objectives in high technology environments will also be covered.  [Formerly BUS 685]