Strategic Technology Management (STM)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Engineering

Program Information

The Strategic Technology Management (STM) certificate program is designed for students with an engineering background who aspire to rise in management, make higher level strategic technology/business decisions, and develop leadership skills. From an innovation viewpoint, this program will provide students with the understanding and the tools to propose initiatives, incubate new ventures, and participate in the process of innovation and market adoption within corporate environments.

This program is designed to provide a multiplier effect on the value of an engineering degree by offering students the opportunity to explore the ways that technological innovations are created and adopted throughout the modern world. The certificate program is composed of three credit hours of fundamental courses and at least three hours of elective courses. The required portion integrates concepts of business strategy and the entrepreneurial process of innovation. Electives are intended to allow students to choose one or more focus areas in order to develop strengths in legal, finance, design, or quality issues and to complement the main focus of technology strategy.

Strategic Technology Management courses are taught by Fortune 500 executives, leading innovators in engineering, top legal experts, and distinguished academics.

Program Requirements
Individuals who wish to obtain an STM certificate should visit the Engineering and Computer Science Online Web site for complete details.

Degree/Certificate: Certificate

Total Credit Hours: 6

Required Campus Visits: 0

Program URL: http://online.engr.uiuc.edu/certificates/stm.htm

Program Contact: Laura A Miller
Director of Engineering Online Programs
Engineering Administration - OCEE
400 Engineering Hall
1308 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (800) 252-1360 Ext. 36634
Fax: (217) 333-0015
E-mail: ocee-uiol@engr.illinois.edu
URL: http://online.engineering.illinois.edu/