Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Introduction to Innovation, Technology And Sustainability

TMGT 1107  Introduction to Innovation, Technology And Sustainability

Antirequisites:

TMGT 1106

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

The course provides an introduction to the use of technology in business and an understanding of innovation, environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The relationship between technology, innovation and sustainability from the perspective of the firm and society is examined. The concepts of innovation and commercialization of technologies are studied. Evaluating technologies, their impact on business and society, and technology sustainability in a variety of industries and applications such as green technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are assessed. Collaboration, project management, change management, privacy & security and concepts related to the successful deployment of technology are introduced.