Minor in Technology and Management
E-mail: tech-mgmt@illinois.edu
Successful management of technology-driven businesses today requires that employees work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Team-based project management requires that each member of the team contribute not only in his or her own area of expertise but in other aspects of the project as well. The better equipped a new employee is to reach this level of competency quickly, the more valuable will be his or her contributions. Moreover, an employee having such competency will be better prepared to assume positions of increased responsibility and challenge.
Through the Minor in Technology and Management, undergraduate students in the College of Business along with students from the College of Engineering are enabled to acquire a thorough foundation in their major course of study and a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental elements of a cross discipline. The course of study leading to a minor in technology and management for students in the College of Business is outlined below.
| Hours | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | MSE 101-Materials in Today's World |
| 3 | TAM 201-Introduction to Mechanics for Technology Management |
| 3 | ECE 317-Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering for Technology Management |
| 3 | BADM 367 (TMGT 367)-Management of Innovation and Technology |
| 3 | BADM 366 (TMGT 366)-New Product Development |
| 3 | BADM 460 (TMGT 460)-Business Process Modeling |
| 4 | BADM 461 (TMGT 461)-Integrated Project |
Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary team approach to the development of comprehensive solutions to real-world problems. In many cases the problems are provided by industry sponsors who, along with business and engineering faculty advisors, provide assistance and guidance to student teams.
Students who wish to pursue this minor must apply for admission to the Technology and Management Program in the spring semester preceding their sophomore or junior year. Enrollment in the minor is limited and admission is usually competitive. Students who wish to apply must provide a letter of interest, a transcript of grades, and a statement of career goals to the Director: John F. Clarke, tech-mgmt@illinois.edu, 218 Wohlers Hall. Direct general inquiries to the program administrator, (217) 244-5752 or e-mail
tech-mgmt@illinois.edu