Research Overview
An important aspect of technology management is developing the skills to research a technology and identify the capabilities, application, and implications of its adoption and use within an organization. This research paper will allow students to evaluate an emerging technology based on broad industry practices and specific organizational needs.
Research Components
Students will research and select an emerging, innovative technology and discuss the impact of the technology on business. Students may choose a new, original technology solution, or identify the emergent application of a currently existing solution. The research topic will be chosen in the first module, and students will spend two modules researching the technology and thinking about how its application can create value for a business.
Research Objectives
To successfully complete this research project, you will be expected to apply what you have learned in this course and should include the following objectives:
1. Identify emerging IT trends through scholarly and/or trade literature.
2. Understand the impact of innovative IT solutions on business.