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
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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
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