Technology Transfer: The Theory and Practice of Knowledge Utilization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines the organizational, behavioral, and communication challenges involved in transferring technology from the research laboratory to the marketplace. Key factors related to licensing technology that others have patented, and the nuances of licensing one’s own technology to create a revenue stream are considered. Emphasis is on valuing technology in diverse areas: for example, information systems, energy systems, and biotechnology. The concepts and tools covered aim to make the task of negotiating the acquisition and protection of intellectual property more understandable. This course has Differential Tuition.