Technology Innovation Management
Co-Major: Technology Innovation Management
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 186.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.0201
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-1021; 11-9199
The Technology Innovation Management program is a co-major that must be taken in conjunction with the following majors Accounting, Finance, International Business, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
About the Program
Technology and Innovation Management is a unique and exciting area within the broad field of management. The field focuses broadly on understanding the process of innovation, and management approaches to innovation with special emphasis on technology change a source of innovations.
The Technology Innovation Management program offers a very significant way of differentiating the Drexel business student in the marketplace by embedding skill sets and knowledge base emphasizing technology innovation management which is built on a sold business background. Students most likely to benefit from a Technology Innovation Management co-major will have majors in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems; however, this is not a restricted co-major. Technology Innovation Management courses are oriented primarily toward innovation, with an emphasis on technology-based innovation.
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses: * | 16.0 | |
| Introduction to Technology Innovation Management | ||
| Designing Innovative Organizations | ||
| Competing in Technology Industries | ||
| Technology Management | ||
| Select two courses from either track: | 8.0 | |
Product Innovation Track | ||
| Business Consulting | ||
| Team Development and Leadership | ||
| Negotiations and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Interactive Marketing | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| New Product Development | ||
| New Media Marketing | ||
| Intellectual Property and Cyber Law | ||
Process Innovation Track | ||
| Business Consulting | ||
| Introduction to Enterprise Application Software Using SAP - Logistics | ||
| Intro to Enterprise Application Software Using SAP - Accounting & Analytics | ||
| Information System Project Management | ||
| Service Operations Management | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| ENTP 250 | Ideation | 3.0 |
| ENTP 329 | Entrepreneurship & New Technologies | 3.0 |
| ENTP 340 | Managing Entrepreneurial Growth | 3.0 |
| ENTP 385 | Innovation in Established Companies | 3.0 |
| ENTP 450 | Launch It! | 3.0 |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credits | |
| BUSN 101 | Foundations of Business I | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
| UNIV B101 [WI] | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
| MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| BUSN 102 | Foundations of Business II | 4.0 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| Select one of the following | 3.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology | ||
| Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Term Credits | 17.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term 4 | ||
| ACCT 116 | Managerial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| BLAW 201 | Business Law I | 4.0 |
| COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
| MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
| Social Science Elective | 3.0 | |
| Select one of the following | 3.0 | |
BIO 100 | ||
BIO 101 | ||
CHEM 151 | ||
PHYS 151 | ||
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Term 6 | ||
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| MKTG 201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 4.0 |
| English Literature Elective ENGL 200 through 399 | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| Primary Major Course 1 | 4.0 | |
| MGMT 201 | Introduction to Technology Innovation Management | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Term 8 | ||
| MGMT 301 | Designing Innovative Organizations | 4.0 |
| Primary Major Course 2 | 4.0 | |
| Primary Major Course 3 | 4.0 | |
| HIST Elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| MGMT 302 | Competing in Technology Industries | 4.0 |
| Primary Major Course 4 | 4.0 | |
| Primary Major Course 5 | 4.0 | |
| Society and Culture Elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Term 10 | ||
| Fine Arts Elective | 3.0 | |
| Primary Major Course 6 | 4.0 | |
| UNIV B201 | Career Management | 1.0 |
| MGMT 364 | Technology Management | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 11 | ||
| Science or Computer Science Elective | 3.0 | |
| Primary Major Course 7 | 4.0 | |
| MGMT 450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 4.0 |
| Select course from Product Innovation or Process Innovation Track | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 12 | ||
| Select course from Track chosen in term 11 | 4.0 | |
| Select one of the following | 4.0 | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Business Consulting | ||
| Business Consulting for Nonprofits | ||
| Management Simulation | ||
| Business Statistics II | ||
| Primary Major Course 8 | 4.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 18.0 | |
| Total Credit: 186.0 | ||
The minor in Technology Innovation is designed for students with varied backgrounds who seek to develop knowledge and skills in innovation process and strategic approaches to technology. These technology innovation management skills are intended to supplement other majors from around the university.
Minor in Technology Innovation Management
- No more than 2 courses or 8.0 credits required by a student’s major may be counted towards this minor.
- A grade of “C” (2.0) or better must be earned for each course in this minor for it to be counted.
- No more than two transfer courses may be used to complete this minor. Transfer credits must be taken before matriculated at Drexel.
- Students should check the pre-requisites of all classes when selecting electives. It is the responsibility of the student to know pre-requisites.
- Business & engineering and economic students may complete any of the business minors, including: accounting, economics, finance, international economics, international business, legal studies, management information systems, marketing, business analytics, organizational management, and operations & supply chain management.
- Cannot do a major and a minor in the same field of study.
| Required Courses | ||
| MGMT 201 | Introduction to Technology Innovation Management | 4.0 |
| MGMT 301 | Designing Innovative Organizations | 4.0 |
| MGMT 302 | Competing in Technology Industries | 4.0 |
| MGMT 364 | Technology Management | 4.0 |
| Select 2 courses from either track: | 8.0 | |
| Product Innovation Track | ||
| Intellectual Property and Cyber Law | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Business Consulting | ||
| New Product Development | ||
| Interactive Marketing | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| New Media Marketing | ||
| Team Development and Leadership | ||
| Negotiations and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Process Innovation Track | ||
| Business Consulting | ||
| Intro to Enterprise Application Software Using SAP - Accounting & Analytics | ||
| Information System Project Management | ||
| Service Operations Management | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Facilities
In fall 2013, LeBow College opened its 12-story, Gerri C. LeBow Hall, with a finance trading lab, behavioral studies lab and integrated teaching technology in all classrooms. The new building features two lecture halls, 15 classrooms of varying sizes and seating configurations, including case study rooms and cluster classrooms designed to facilitate group work. Other amenities consist of extensive areas of student spaces, including 12 collaboration rooms, two quiet study areas, and 3,500 square feet of student lounges. Gerri C. LeBow Hall brings together faculty, students and staff, in a state of the art building on the University City campus. Please visit the LeBow College of Business webpage to learn more about Gerri C. LeBow Hall.
Co-Op/Career Opportunities
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities. To learn more about career opportunities and resources see the Career Guides provided by the Steinbright Career Development Center.
