595.461 Technical Group Management
This course covers the general functions and responsibilities of a technical group supervisor. Topics include functions of a technical group in an R&D or engineering organization; primary responsibilities of group supervisor; interactions with management, support organization, and project organization; organization of projects in group structure; development of work costs and schedules; progress monitoring and reporting; introduction to personnel management-- leadership, motivation, evaluation, and professional growth; reaction to critical problems; technical leadership; and planning for the future. Students assume the roles of technical group supervisors in a high-technology organization. They address typical problems in the delegation of responsibilities, staffing new projects, dealing with project managers, and handling conflicts and priorities.
Prerequisites: An engineering, science, or mathematics degree andtwo years' work experience in science or engineering or permission of the program chair/vice chair.
Spring 2010 Course Schedule
The current scheduled offerings for this course for the Spring 2010 term are listed below.
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Technical Management
Dorsey Center (more info)
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01/28/2010 - 05/06/2010 | Room: D202 | $2,750 |
Bigelow, J. Zuber, J. |
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Montgomery County Campus (more info)
| 595.461.71 | Technical Group Management (Open) | |||||
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01/25/2010 - 05/03/2010 | Room: A&R205 | $2,750 |
Horne, C. Tuck, M. |
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Online
| 595.461.81 | Technical Group Management (Closed) | |||
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01/25/2010 - 05/08/2010 | $2,750 |
Bjerkaas, A. Fletcher, L. |
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