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Twin Cities Campus
Management of Technology MinorTechnological Leadership Institute
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
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
Email:
mot@umn.edu
Website: http://www.tli.umn.edu
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.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
A bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, or other technology-related field from an accredited program.
Special Application Requirements:
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.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
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.
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