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Organization of R&D in Tech Companies
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Abstract
This course provides an introduction to research & development, both as a general activity and as a dedicated function within a corporation. Participants will learn how to organize, conduct and manage individual R&D projects as well as groups of projects. We will also look at the various roles that R&D serves within a corporation and how choices regarding the organization of R&D align with these r
Objective
The aim of this course is to develop the participants’ ability to articulate a coherent plan for R&D activities linked to the business needs of a corporation, including the ability to explain convincingly the rationale, structure, resources and intended outcomes of the R&D.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- MAS in Applied Technology
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- NDS , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
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Organization of R&D in Tech Companies
Block course on Fridays 9:00 - 18:00, Saturdays 9:00 - 13:00
Course dates: 18 September 09:00-18:00, 19 September 09:00-13:00, 16 October 09:00-18:00, 17 October 09:00-13:00, 27 November 09:00-18:00, 28 November 09:00-13:00
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24 h semesterly |