Academic Catalog

IE485 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Course Code: 5680485
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Industrial Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Once in several years.

Course Content

Definition of technology concept in production and service sectors. History of technological developments on a sectoral basis. Relationships with science and engineering. Models for technology development: techno-parks, science parks, research institutes. Organizations and media toward technology surveys and technology transfer. Role of technology in national economic development and global competition.