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To learn more about Drexel LeBow’s MBA program, prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session or request additional information.
The technology and innovation management (TIM) MBA concentration provides you with the skills necessary to build competitive strategic intelligence in technology and innovation across a broad swath of businesses. Graduates with the TIM concentration will possess the skills well-suited for not only technology-focused companies and startups, but also consulting firms and employers in established industries that seek to take advantage of new technologies or are facing massive technological disruption.
A key strength of this concentration is to offer students with or without technological backgrounds the capability to understand and lead through management of innovation and technology in present-day organizations. The primary goal of the MBA in TIM is to provide pathways for students to become champions and leaders of organizational and technological innovation in their respective professions.
In addition to the TIM MBA concentration, Drexel LeBow also offers specialized master’s of science programs.
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Full-Time MBA Program
On our University City Campus in Philadelphia
Part-Time MBA Program
Hybrid and fully online formats available
Technology and Innovation Management Concentration Curriculum
A few of the topics covered in this concentration include:
- Managing innovation and organizational change
- Strategic management of technology-driven businesses
- Strategic analysis and deployment of knowledge and human capital
- New product planning and development strategy
- Leadership in sustainable innovation and value creation
With this focused yet varied skillset and the vast network of Drexel LeBow’s current students and alumni, MBA students will gain a unique advantage as they embark on their future careers as innovative and strategic leaders who can leverage the power of technology in essentially any organizational context.
Requirements and Coursework
Students are required to take MGMT 603: Technology Strategy (three credits). Then, choose two courses from the concentration-specific courses for a TIM specialization.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| MGMT 603 | Technology Strategy | 3 |
| Elective Courses | Choose two from the courses below | |
| MGMT 600 | Introduction to Change Management: An Integration of Macro and Micro Perspectives | 3 |
| MGMT 602 | Innovation Management | 3 |
| MGMT 604 | Strategic Change Management | 3 |
| MGMT 610 | Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Decision Making | 3 |
| MGMT 640 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 655 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
| MGMT 676 | Sustainability and Value Creation | 3 |
| MGMT 680 | Leading for Innovation | 3 |
| MGMT 686 | Strategy Implementation | 3 |
| MGMT 690 | Change Management Experiential Capstone | 3 |
| MIS 641 | MIS Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| MKTG 638 | New Product Planning, Strategy, and Development | 3 |
| ORGB 602 | Leading and Executing Change | 3 |
| ORGB 640 | Negotiations for Leaders | 3 |
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With the constantly evolving landscape of business and technology, more and more exciting career opportunities are created for those who possess both technological savviness and strategic acumen. The possibilities are numerous in areas such as technology consulting, intellectual property management, R&D management, product management, and competitive and market research, to name a few.
Although not a comprehensive list, the TIM concentration can provide a springboard for a student interested in the careers listed below:
- Technology Analyst and Consultant
- Technology Manager
- Product/Brand Manager
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