Course Overview
This course gives candidates tools to identify, assess, and select technology, in the context of a technology roadmap, that will provide tangible benefits in addressing specific organizational issues as well as to account for social and environmental concerns. This course will provide support to candidates where technology assessment processes are an appropriate part of the Graduation Project.
Prerequisite(s)
- Departmental approval required
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$760.41
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 student will be able to
- Define in what ways technology can make a significant contribution to the organization.
- Assess and prove the economic value of technology by providing benefit/cost, ROI and other Technology Management program metrics to provide a convincing business case.
- Substantiate, with evidence, that a project is socially and environmentally acceptable.
- Develop a process of technology assessment that can be adapted for use in different organizations.
- Identify and demonstrate opportunities where technology can be used to enable organizational change.
- Select and apply leadership and project management skills appropriate to ensure success and actionable results in a technology assessment.
- Construct a technology roadmap for the organization.
- Perform a technology assessment, where appropriate, within the candidate’s technology management graduation project.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Related Programs
Technology Assessment (TMGT 8103) 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
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of TMGT 8103 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 45318
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 45318
- $760.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 22:15 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- This course has required virtual sessions. For more information regarding seat availability (not guaranteed) and approval procedure, contact malford2@bcit.ca. Instructions for required course readings (including purchasing instructions) will be released by your instructor on The Learning Hub course instance in advance of your first session. Be sure to sign in to The Learning Hub prior to the first session so you know how to attend. This course forms part of the Bachelor of Technology in TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT degree program.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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