Course Description:  This course provides an overview of the issues that impact technology management. All technology management subsystems are included: organizational strategy, technology, resource, project, and people. The course is designed to help students develop the systems necessary to interact with the burgeoning technological world successfully. The course will also allow students to develop the entrepreneurial skills to manage the design, development, and commercialization of technological goods and services.

Instructional Methodology:  This course will have 75% lecture and 25% laboratory. 

Distance Learning:  This delivery method uses an online course management system, Blackboard, or equivalent.  Course materials are located on Blackboard or equivalent and include but are not limited to PowerPoints, practice tests, schedules, grade books, etc.

The CIS open labs allow students to work outside of scheduled lab time. 

Grade Policy:

Grades will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application.

Basis for Grades

Assignments (see schedule)

14 in number

Total Points 1400

Application-oriented

It will cover specific programs and can be cumulative.

Open book.

Mid-Term Review Exercise (see schedule)

1 in number

Total points 200

Will cover specific chapters and appendices.

Open book

The mid-Term Exam Review Exercise is designed to appraise the student’s coursework knowledge during the given period. The review exercise will be open for one day (a 24-hour period).

The Mid-Term Review Exercise will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.

Final Review Exercise (see schedule)

1 in number

Total points 300

Will cover specific chapters and appendices.

Open book

Final Review Exercise is designed to appraise the student’s knowledge of the topics presented in the course. The final review will be open for one day (24-hour period).

The Final Review Exercise will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.

Mid-Term Exam (see schedule)

1 in number

Total Points 200

Will cover specific chapters and appendices.

Closed book

The Mid-Term exam is to be completed during the scheduled class times.

The Mid-Term Exam will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.

Final Exam (see schedule)

1 in number

Total Points 300

Will cover specific chapters and appendices.

Closed book

Final exams are completed during the scheduled class times.

The Final Exam will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.

Late Assignments

All students are expected to submit all assignments/projects by their established due dates as provided in the course syllabus and/or rubrics.

Students need to familiarize themselves with any specific instructions or requirements, all due dates as well as all assignments and projects for which they are responsible in this course.

Deductions and No Credit:

•     Assignments will lose 10%/day for a maximum of 7 days. Beyond 7 days, students will receive.

      NO CREDIT for the assignment.

Testing Policy

All exams, including final exam parts, have a scheduled date on which the exam is to be completed. Exams are open for one day only. Exams will be taken during the scheduled time based on the course schedule and times as identified by the instructor.

If a student cannot take the exam on the scheduled date, due to documented unforeseen circumstances (i.e.: illness, which requires a doctor’s statement, family emergency, or emergency call out), the student is required to notify the instructor in writing as soon as possible.

The circumstance must meet the following conditions:

1. You must have experienced an unforeseen and sudden emergency.  Note:  getting behind
   in the course is not an unforeseen emergency.
2. You must present Dr. MacLeod documented proof of your emergency.
3. You must contact Dr. MacLeod by ACC e-mail of your emergency on or before
    the exam deadline date or the exam administration date and time.

The circumstance will be evaluated to determine whether it allows for an exception.

If a student fails to take an exam without an approved exception, the student will receive a grade of zero for that exam and it will be final.  The student will also be required to take all remaining Exams at the Highland Campus testing center.

Retesting & Extra Credit

Dr. MacLeod does not allow retesting or extra credit.

Important Grading Notes

Grades will be posted as they are earned throughout the semester.  You must report (in writing) all grading issues within seven calendar days of the grade being posted.  If you have not reported a grading issue within the seven calendar days, then the grade will be final. 

Grades are based on achievement, not effort.

Grade of Zero During Course

During the course, a grade of zero will be given for any assignment not turned in by the due date. The zero is a placeholder to remind the student of assignments not completed. Assigned work may not be turned in more than seven days after the due date; the assignment will receive a final grade of zero (0%).  Exceptions: time-sensitive assignments (exam reviews and exams) and assignments whose due dates are within the last seven days of the semester. 

Request for assistance on coursework

When assistance is required on assignments, send an email with the following information to the instructor: The course number and “Request for Assistance” in the subject line.  The body of the email will include what troubleshooting steps have been taken and what research has been done by the student.

Course Rationale:  To introduce students to a broad range of technology management topics, including System Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Purchasing of Equipment, Leadership, and IT Governance.

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes: [Instructor may add to but not delete]

1. Analyze the issues that impact technology management.
2. Communicate technology management subsystems that include strategy, technology, resource, organizational, project, and people.
3. Develop the systems thinking necessary to successfully interact with the burgeoning technological world.
4. Develop the entrepreneurial skills important in managing the design, development, and commercialization of technological goods and services.
5. Explain strategic management of technology in contemporary business organizations.