Course - Technology Management - TIØ4252
Technology Management
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About the course
Course content
The course gives insight to different challenges associated with managing a modern technology enterprise. Central topics are: a) organization theory; b) entrepreneurship; b) economy including basic understanding of accounting, investments and economy management. Different aspects of sustainability will be integrated in the course.
Learning outcome
The course is an obligatory course for all students enrolled in the 5-year engineering program at NTNU, but can also be taken by other students.
Knowledge provided in the course:
- A basic overview of themes relevant for an engineer within the areas of organization, entrepreneurship and managerial economics.
- The student should acquire knowledge of relevant research and development challenges in selected topics.
- The student is expected to be able to actively update his or her knowledge of the subject matter using the referred literature.
Competences developed in the course:
- Through the exercises students will learn to analyze the situation in a company with respect to important challenges to meet related to organizations and management.
- Through the exercises students will learn to develop and evaluate possible solutions to the challenges analyzed above.
- Through exercises in economics and the belonging simulator students will train themselves to calculate and understand central models for calculating investments and accounting models.
Other competences:
- Exercises are made so that students get training in arguing their professional points of view in written reports -
- Exercises are done in groups to develop the student's ability to exchange points of view with other professionals, and to absorb and integrate their point of view in the final solutions
Learning methods and activities
Weekly lectures.
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
There are three assessments.
- A written assignment related to organizational theory. Assessment is given in the form of a letter grade (A-F). 30% of final grade.
- A written assignment related to entrepreneurship. Assessment is given in the form of a letter grade (A-F). 30% of final grade.
- Digital exam with questions in economy. Assessment is given in the form of a letter grade (A-F). 40% of the final grade
In addition, students must complete and pass mandatory activities. In the event of a continuation exam, the written exam may be changed to an oral examination at the administrator’s discretion. For voluntary repetition of the exam, all parts of the course must be taken again.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge og calculus and advanced mathematics similar to the basic courses givn to technology students at NTNU during their first two years are needed for the ecomonics part of the course.
Course materials
Provided at the start of the study.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TIØ4258 | 5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| TIØ4253 | 3 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management