Global Innovation and Technology Management, Certificate

In a global economy integrated with technology, the innovative enterprises with effective and efficient management of technology and innovation will gain competitive advantage over their rivals. To respond to these needs of our potential employers, this certificate program in Management of Technology and Innovation was developed by the College of Business with the cooperation of the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering and the guidance of the members of the Advancement Councils of the two units. This graduate certificate program offers courses in Management of Technology and other innovation-related business disciplines, including marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, and more. This certificate program will prepare the learners to innovatively manage a technology-driven enterprise.

Students admitted to the Global Innovation and Technology Certificate Program may enroll only in those courses required for completion of the certificate.

Persons wanting to enroll in a CoB graduate certificate program must already be accepted into a graduate or professional degree program or already possess a graduate or professional degree.

Admission Requirements

  • Graduate School application and fee
  • Official transcripts from each institution attended
  • Letter of Intent
  • Resume

Program Contact: gradbusiness@uakron.edu

Required Courses
ACCT:601Financial Accounting3
SCM:656Management of Global Supply Chain & Operations3
SCM:665Management of Technology3
MKTG:620Strategic Marketing3
Recommended Electives
Select three credits of the following for which the proper prerequisites have been met:3
ACCT:610Process Analysis & Cost Management
FIN:602Managerial Finance
MKTG:625Brand Management
MGMT:601Business Analytics and Information Strategy
ENTRE:608Entrepreneurship and Innovation
HRM:652Managing People in Organizations
HRM:658Managing a Global Workforce
Total Hours15