STRAT 6710 - Strategy & Technology

The purpose of this course is to investigate how technologies emerge and evolve, and to explore how those processes influence, and are influenced by, competition. Topics addressed include the creation and evolution of technology, the emergence of industry standards, the economics of technology networks, the emergence of markets, technology platforms, intellectual property, product commercialization, and the management of technology portfolios. Class readings and materials about new and emerging technologies are drawn from the web and other sources. Industry experts are also frequent participants.