Strat Tech Mgmt

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This course examines the strategic role of technology in the transformation of firms, industries and economies, and its impact on firms and managers. It takes an evolutional view of technology, explaining its role in different points of world history. It then explores the role of technology in shrinking time/space boundaries (through innovations in transportation, telecommunications, internet and supply chain management.) The course examines the changing contours of global industries in light of theories of innovation, as well as those of political economy, and suggests ways in which this can be applied by firms to achieve competitive advantage. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take every course in this group: Group 1 (ACCT 110, MGMT 311, MGMT 315) and one course in each group: Group 2 (MIST 300 or MIST 315), and Group 3 (INTL 301 or MGMT 301). Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3