The learning outcomes of the module are the following:

Knowledge

In this module students will gain deep insights into:

• International R&D-Management

  • Technology Timing Strategies

  • Technology Strategies and Lifecycle Management (I/II)

• Technology Intelligence and Planning

  • Technology Portfolio Management

  • Technology Portfolio Methodology

  • Technology Acquisition and Exploitation

  • IP Management

• Organizing Technology Development

  • Technology Organization & Management

  • Technology Funding & Controlling

Skills

The course aims to:

• Develop an understanding of the importance of Technology Management - on a national as well as international level

• Equip students with an understanding of important elements of

• Technology Management (strategic, operational, organizational, and process-related aspects)

• Foster a strategic orientation to problem-solving within the innovation process as well as Technology Management and its importance for corporate strategy

• Clarify activities of Technology Management (e.g., technology sourcing, maintenance, and exploitation)

• Strengthen essential communication skills and a basic understanding of managerial, organizational, and financial issues concerning Technology-, Innovation- and R&D-management.

Social Competence and Autonomy

• Interact within a team

• Raise awareness for global issues

• Gain access to knowledge sources

• Discuss recent research debates in the context of Technology and Innovation Management

• Develop presentation skills

• Discussion of international cases in R&D-Management