Course Overview
This course will provide the candidate with the skills necessary to successfully manage a small corporate research and development department. Emphasis will be on identifying the unique characteristics of an R&D department in terms of its funding, its personnel, and mandate to be creative and productive.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$399.71
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:
- Evaluate management strategies in a small corporate R&D department through case study analysis.
- Define the unique characteristics of R&D in terms of its funding, people, and mandate to innovate.
- Explain how to recognize creative people and foster a creative environment for R&D.
- Explain how to make the link between R&D and corporate strategy, and how R&D can respond to the challenges of globalization.
- Create an R&D strategic plan and a balanced portfolio of R&D projects.
- Write an R&D proposal.
Effective as of Winter 2013
Related Programs
Research and Development Management (TMGT 7103) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
School of Transportation
- Technology Management
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7103 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61001
Dates
May 12 - Jun 09 Loading
- CRN 61001
- $399.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 - Jun 09 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Sherry Zhao
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course has mandatory in-person on-campus classroom sessions. This course forms part of the Bachelor of Technology in TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT degree program. Instructions for required course readings (including purchasing instructions if applicable) will be released at the discretion of your instructor. Be sure to log in to The Learning Hub course instance in advance of your first class. You may proceed to register for this course online, or by contacting Student Information and Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610 Toll-Free (Canada and US only).
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