"Management For Students Of Technology: A Case Study In Information Technology Education

In her article on graduates of engineering and technology programs Kerry Hannon observes that “. . .corporations want the whole ball of wax—soft skills, science skills, and diversity.” 1 Loria Yeadon, a patent attorney who holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering, emphasizes the need for technology professionals to be “business-minded”. 2 In InternetWeek, Nick Evans states that “Most will agree that management of IT has been an inefficient function that has been stuck in the Stone Age.” 3 The Information Technology (IT) Program at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Applied Science attempts to integrate key management concepts and practices into the education of its graduates through the course Management in Information Technology. This is a senior level three quarter hour course in the Bachelor’s degree that meets for three contact hours a week over ten weeks. It is designed to fulfill one of the key goals of the Engineering Management Division articulated in Article II of the Division Bylaws: to encourage the inclusion of courses on engineering management in traditional curricula. 4 This paper discusses the course as a case study, including programmatic context, the standards that provide its foundation, and the content of the course, including key themes, supporting resources, and activities.