The course schedule is available on the ETM website. Course information (including old syllabi) are below.
The course covers the new product development process from project idea to project management with special emphasis on development and design issues, such as product requirements and specification, product architecture decisions, prototyping, and Design-for-X methods. It is particularly useful for (present and future) development engineers and their managers, as well as for students with a non-technical background (e.g. in marketing and product management), who wish to better understand the more technical aspects of development.
Students will apply the methods discussed in class in a simple new product development project of their choice. Case study discussion and guest lectures will furthermore ensure practical relevance. The course does not require specific technical or design skills.
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Usually taught in Winter
No prerequisites for this class, but it's a good idea to take core classes on "Project management" and "Communication and Teambuilding" first.
Provides overview on product development; to get the full picture, also take ETM 543/643 (Front End Management)
Counts towards requirements of Graduate Certificate in Management of New Product Development
The course covers marketing from the perspective of high technology products, services and industries. It is particularly useful for (present and future) development engineers and their managers, as well as for students with a non-technical background (e.g. in marketing and product management), who wish to better understand marketing in high technology industries. Students will apply the methods discussed in class in a technology marketing project of their choice. Class discussions and guest lectures will furthermore ensure practical relevance.
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Core Class, usually taught in Fall and in Spring
Because it heavily builds on knowledge from other classes, you should take this as one of the last classes in the program.
This course provides an introduction to research methods in technology management and to the academic research process, as well as issues confronting new researchers. We particularly reflect on the similarities and differences between engineering and management research and expectations of advisors, committee members, editors, and others in both fields. The courses is well-suited for students enrolled in graduate programs who are considering or already pursuing a Ph.D. from ETM or from other departments. Potential topics covered include research philosophies and approaches, research strategies (e.g. case study, experiment, survey), data collection, data analysis and writing for different audiences. Each term, the specific content is determined in collaboration with the students to respond to student needs and interests.
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Elective, usually taught in Spring
Focus on individual project that can be selected to fit with students planned or ongoing research
Students are expected to prepare some of the lectures