Technology Ventures and Product Management Certificate

Certificate Overview

Technology venture management and product development is key to the sustained success of any high-technology business in today’s intensely competitive and global marketplace. This Certificate is designed for the engineer in any size company (Fortune 500 to start-up) who wants to embrace the challenge of managing the strategy and implementation of new technology product development. By using case studies and realistic business simulation exercises, you will gain an understanding and practice the skills required to evaluate a technology, consider its viability as a product and manage the development effort required to deliver a product that provides an exceptional customer experience.  You will also learn the leadership skills needed to successfully lead a product development team. Upon completion, this Certificate provides you with increased professional value, unparalleled ability to contribute to a business and enhanced career potential.

Curriculum - 12 credits required

EMEN 5020: Finance and Accounting for Engineering Managers
Provides training in the concepts and skills necessary to financially analyze projects and assess financial performance and status of an engineering organization.
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EMEN 5050: Leadership
An in-depth investigation of the concepts, tools, and decision-making techniques used in engineering project management and measurement of quality and productivity.

EMEN 5090: Technology Ventures and Marketing

EMEN 5710: Applied Business Decisions

EMEN 5400: Principles of Product Management