Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota, Suite 290 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis MN 55455 Phone: 612-624-5747 Fax: 612- 624-7510

The management of technology program is administered by the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) in the College of Science and Engineering. The program integrates the fields of technology and management, to provide engineers and scientists preparing for a career in industry with the business knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to assume a leadership role within their organizations. The program focuses on leadership in technology-based environments in traditional and emerging industries. The curriculum includes the basics of business, such as finance, marketing, operations, managerial decision-making and strategic planning. It also covers technology forecasting, project management, new product management processes, leading innovation, intellectual property, and strategic management of technology. Each class will include exercises that inform students on those business topics, and give them an opportunity to practice the fundamental skills of communications, teamwork, and project management.

Applicants for the minor must be enrolled in a graduate-level degree program at the University of Minnesota and have director of graduate studies approval.

The following courses are required for the minor: MOT 5001 Technological Business Fundamentals (2 credits) and MOT 5002 Creating Technological Innovation (2 credits). The remaining credits can be taken from the list of approved electives. MOT minor courses cannot be counted towards the Master of Science in Management of Technology degree requirements.