Knowledge Management

Catalog description

This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore current issues affecting the creation and management of business knowledge in the information age. It involves a review of the theory and practice of Knowledge Management (KM) in relation to the current social, organizational, and industrial environments. Taking an organizational learning-centric approach, this course emphasizes the continuous acquisition and application of knowledge. It also introduces students to the impact of KM issues in resolving problems and taking advantage of opportunities. Students practice knowledge management by researching the KM literature, developing a knowledge repository, evaluating the knowledge created, and publishing the information to a website. In this course, students experience the creation of a community of KM practice and maximize the experience of cooperation, knowledge creation, and trust in the learning environment.