Course Overview
The course provides candidates with a perspective on the experience needed to assume a role in management in a technology-based organization. It will include some basic tools and techniques for the manager. The course is focused on those individuals who possess a formal technical education and are contemplating moving into management, or those who are already working in management positions. This course will examine how technologists and engineers can make the often difficult move from a technical specialist role to manager.
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, the candidate will be able to:
- describe the roles and responsibilities between technical specialists and managers.
- evaluate the critical issues between technology and management.
- discuss the psychological aspects of the personal transition between technologist and manager.
- analyze the skills needed by an effective manager.
- analyze the skills that come with each level of management.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2004
Related Programs
Engineering, Technology and Management (TMGT 7101) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
School of Energy
- Manufacturing
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
School of Transportation
- Technology Management
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7101 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 60999
Dates
May 19 - Jun 16 Loading
- CRN 60999
- $399.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 - Jun 16 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Allan Suckling
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 is a “HYFLEX” delivery format. This is a NEW delivery format from TMGT where students may attend ENTIRELY VIRTUALLY or ENTIRELY IN-PERSON, OR as a combination of BOTH; the choice is up to the student. Your instructor will lead each weekly session from Burnaby Campus, providing opportunity to attend either in-person, or concurrently through a virtual conferencing platform in real-time. Weekly attendance is REQUIRED, no matter delivery format selection. This course forms part of the Bachelor of Technology in TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT degree program. There is a required e-text that must be purchased. Purchasing instructions will be released at the discretion of your instructor on The Learning Hub. Be sure to log in to The Learning Hub prior to your first session. 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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