Course Number:

Credit Hours:

4

Course Title:

System Architecture and Technology Management

Course Description:

Aimed at information systems students aspiring to become software project managers or system or product architects in software and high-technology organizations. Designed to deepen the student’s understanding of system architectures and engineering, product development processes, and dynamics of innovation in high-technology industries. Responds to the question of how technology managers and software architects might work together to oversee and control these three critical areas. Covers the following topics in detail: software product design and engineering processes, systems architecture, modular and integral product paradigms, commonality and reuse, options thinking and prioritization strategies, as well as the identification and delivery of value for the user.