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
$383.24
International fees are typically 3.4 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7103 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32756
Dates
Nov 18 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 32756
- $383.24 Domestic fees
Location
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Wilson Leung
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 virtual sessions on Wednesdays, 1830-2130 (PST). This course forms part of the TMGT BTech degree program. Be sure to log in to The Learning Hub course instance prior to your first session so you know how to attend.
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