Overview
Participants learn tools 1) to gain strategic advantage as they manage and respond to technological and business model change, 2) to leverage technological changes to deliver new value that customers appreciate, and 3) to effectively lead innovation initiatives with this Strategic Technology Management course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Illinois.
The success of modern companies depends critically on their manager’s ability to generate strategic innovation which leverages technological and market changes. A key part of the equation is delivering new products that deliver exceptional customer value. Another essential element is implementing innovation initiatives effectively. The Strategic Technology Management specialization is targeted towards aspiring managers, managers at all levels, and entrepreneurs who look to gain a well-rounded knowledge of technology management through courses that integrate the areas of strategic innovation, customer centric product development, and managing innovation. Topics covered include:
- Understanding the strategic impact of technological change on markets
- Strategies to characterize innovation situations and develop strategic responses
- Business model and platform-centric innovation
- Understanding unmet customer needs to identify innovation opportunities
- Delivering new products that deliver exceptional customer value
- Designing organizations that navigate established and new businesses simultaneously
- Leading innovation teams
- Designing and leading change initiatives for innovation
Applied Learning Project
A central premise of these courses is obtaining well-rounded expertise to understand and undertake effective strategic innovation. Course videos include application-based exercises that encourage students to apply conceptual materials to their experience and readings.
Skills You Will Gain:
- Technology Strategy
- New Product Development
- Customer Behavior and Innovation
- Innovation Management
- Business model innovation
Get more details
Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction
- Customer Centric Innovation
- Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Strategic Management View 118 other Short Courses in Strategic Management in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner level
- No prior experience required
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
You can choose from hundreds of free courses, or get a degree or certificate at a breakthrough price. You can now select Coursera Plus, an annual subscription that provides unlimited access.
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.