UIUC College of Engineering Launches New Certificate Program

UIUC College of Engineering Launches Online Certificate in Strategic Technology Management. The Strategic Technology Management certificate 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 (3) fundamental courses and a at least one-half (1/2) unit of elective courses. The required portion integrates concepts of business strategy and the entrepreneurial process of innovation. Electives are intended to allow students to pick one or more focus areas to develop strengths in legal, finance, design, or leadership issues to complement the main focus of technology strategy.

This certificate is designed for students of engineering background who aspire to rise in management, make higher level strategic technology/business decisions, and develop leadership skills. From an innovation viewpoint, it will provide engineers 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.

Strategic Technology Management courses are taught by world renowned faculty with the deep ranging experiences of Fortune 500 executives, leading innovators in engineering, top legal experts, and distinguished academics. The certificate program is a prerequisite to the Technology Management Fellows program, to be announced in the future.

The College is also proposing a new certificate in Hazardous Waste Risk and Remediation. For more information go to http://online.engr.uiuc.edu/certificates.htm.