Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ISE5602
Subject Title
Management of Innovation and Technology
Credit Value
3
Level
5
Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion
Nil
Objectives
This subject enables students to explore, understand, and practice innovation
and technology as corporate resources that determine both the strategic and the
operational capabilities of firms in designing and developing products and
services for maximum customer satisfaction and corporate competitiveness.
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
a.
recognize the range, scope, and complexity of issues and problems related
to the strategic management of technology and innovation;
b.
define and work out strategic management problems related to technology
and innovation management;
c.
apply the principles and skills for strategic management of technology
and innovation.
1.
Integrating Technology and Corporate Strategy
Technological evaluation; How to put technology into corporate
planning; Technological innovation and strategy; Design and
implementation of technology strategy.
2.
Developing a Firm’s Innovative Capabilities
Internal and external sources of technology; Linking new technology and
novel customers’ needs; Cultivating capabilities to innovate.
3.
Creating and Implementing a Technology Development Strategy
New technology development; Building competencies and capabilities
through new product development; Managing the development of new
markets for new technologies.
4.
Innovation Challenges in Established Firms
Choosing the right technology (justification scheme); Building a learning
organization for technology adoption.
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Teaching/Learning
Methodology
The CyberU mode of studies is used for teaching and learning this subject.
Interactive and multimedia online learning materials are available to students
for self-directed learning. Assignments, tutorials, and bulletin board
discussions facilitate and enhance students’ understanding and application of
the knowledge and skills learned in the subject. Project and presentation
provide opportunities for students to practice what they learned in real
situations and to present their findings to others. Online quizzes, discussion
forums, email support, and supplementary face-to-face instructor-led seminars
are available to facilitate students' learning. As an advance elective, this subject
intends to integrate and extend the knowledge attained in other courses. As
such, the value students derive from this subject strongly depend on “their”
input, both in terms of seminar preparation and effective participation in online
discussions. Therefore, students are encouraged to engage in the “discussions”
and participate in developing ideas and frameworks for use in this subject.
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Specific assessment methods/tasks
%
weighting
Intended subject
learning outcomes to be
assessed
a
b
c

1. Assignment/Project/Presentation
55%


2. Tutorials/Bulletin board
participation
5%


3. Examination
40%


Total
100%

Assignments, tutorials, and bulletin board discussions assess students’
understanding and application of the knowledge and skills learned in the
subject. Project and presentation assess students’ capability to apply what they
have learned in a real situation and to present their findings to others.
Examination tests assess their understanding of the subject.
Student Study
Effort Expected
Class contact:

Seminar/Workshop
6 Hrs.

On-line tutorial
3 Hrs.
Other student study effort:

On-line learning and self-learning
56 Hrs.

Project/Assignments
35 Hrs.

On-line discussions/Forum
14 Hrs.
Total student study effort
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114 Hrs.
Reading List and
References
1.
Schilling M. 2010, Strategic Management of Technological and
Innovation, New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
2.
Davila T, Epstein, M, J and Shelton, R. 2006, Making Innovation Work,
Wharton School Publishing/Pearson Edition
3.
Burgelman, R, Christensen, C and Wheelwright, S. 2009, Strategic
Management of Technology and Innovation, McGraw-Hill/Irwin
4.
Evans, N D. 2003, Business Innovation and Disruptive Technology,
Financial Times/Prentice Hall
5.
Chesbrough, H. 2003, Open Innovation, Harvard Business Press
6.
Harrison, N and Samson, D. 2002, Technology Management: Text and
International Cases, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
7.
Christensen, C M. 1999, Innovation and the General Manager, McGrawHill
8.
Tushman, M and Anderson, P. 1997, Managing Strategic Innovation and
Change, Oxford Press
9.
Utterback, J M. 1996, Mastering the Dynamics of Innovation, Harvard
Business Press, Boston
10. Day, G and Schoemaker, P. 2000, Wharton on Managing Emerging
Technologies, John Wiley and Sons.
11. Ettlie J E. 2006, Managing innovation : new technology, new products
and new services in a global economy, 2nd Ed., Burlington, MA : Elsevier
Butterworth-Heinemann
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