Implementing Technological Change Certificate - Curriculum 231 (DL)

Program Manager

Brita Hale, Ph.D.

Glasgow Hall East, Room 332

[phone], DSN 756-3316

[e-mail]

Program Officer

Kehinde Adesanya "Kenny", LCDR, USN

Glasgow Hall East, Room E309

[phone]

[e-mail]

Academic Associate

Duane Davis, Ph.D.

Glasgow Hall, Room 212

[phone], DSN 756-2733

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Brief Overview

Rapid technological advances, emerging capabilities, and innovations by adversaries have engaged the U.S. in an aggressive technological and cyberspace response that demands of its technological solution leaders the ability to shepherd initiatives from conception to realization. This certificate offers cyberspace and other technology professionals the opportunity to cultivate essential skillsets to spearhead policy development and drive organizational change. It will empower technological leaders with the cognitive ability to synchronize intellectual, communication, and policy skills with complex technological change. 

Program Length

Four quarters

Outcomes

• Understand policy for technology and cyberspace management
• Translate complex technological concepts and challenges for  non-technical stakeholders
• Effectively advocate technological developments
• Manage organizational change to enable technological innovations
• Use high-impact writing and speaking strategies to effectively communicate and advocate technological change

Certificate Requirements

To meet the certificate requirements, a student must complete two (2) required core courses (CS4926 and MN3012/GB3012) and two (2) additional courses from among the selection below.

Required Core Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
CS4926	Advocating Emerging Technologies		4	1
MN3012	Communications Strategies for Effective Leadership		3	0

Additional Course Selections

The student will select two of the following courses (CY4410, CS4925, DA4104, and MN4125).

MN4015 may be taken in place of MN4125 (certificate credit for only one of MN4015 or MN4125 will be given).

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
CY4410	Cyber Policy and Strategy		3	0
CS4925	Innovation Leadership		3	2
DA4104	Militaries and Technological Change		4	0
MN4125	Managing Planned Change in Complex Organizations		4	0
	-or-
MN4015	Management of Change		4	0