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ETM 5121 - Capstone to Strategy, Technology, and Integration - Part 1
1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite: Enrolled in the next-to-last full semester of the MSETM program or consent of instructor
(normally  taken in next-to-last semester)
This is the first part of the capstone and the second credit hour of the creative component requirement. Students present a proposal for a project that they plan to complete for the ETM 5131 course. This project is intended to make substantive use of MSETM course material, and to be a notable and relevant contribution to the student's organization. Students also participate in the formal critique and discussion of other proposals. In addition, readings and discussions are assigned based upon current business events and areas perceived by faculty as needing additional emphasis. The course will help tie together the "big picture" involved in engineering and technology management.

• Identifying the roles of planning and strategy, structures and processes (organization), people, tools and measurements, and how they all fit together.

• Preparing a plan for a particular organization's improvement in:

  • Identifying and acting on strategic issues

  • Forecasting, selecting, and strategically managing appropriate technologies

  • Planning, scheduling, and integrating technology into timely competitive products

  • Building, organizing, and motivating a technical team and integrating its skills, knowledge, and tools with all functions in an organization.

  • Managing an organization's intellectual capabilities and properties

• Making "optimal" decisions on the fast track from concept-to-market in a particular organization

Helpful Hints:
This course is normally taught during the last 10 weeks of the semester and when possible it should be taken during the semester prior to the last semester of your program.

This class is categorized as Required. See our Plan of Study pages for more information.

This course does not usually use a website.

After you register, you will be contacted prior to the course start date to A) verify that you are eligible to take the course based on your estimated program completion plans and B) to select various time slots over the 10 week period (ETM 5121 and ETM 5131 combined) in which you will perform your required assignments.

Since the course requires a presentation of your project proposal, you will be asked to participate "live" via two-way interactive video or via telephone.  Arrangements for these sessions will be made prior to the start of class.  There are no exceptions to the "live" requirement. 

Fall 03 Registration Information:
Instructor: Rossler and Others.
Dates: Wednesdays September 24, October 1, 5, 22, 29
No book required