How to Manage Technology

On Monday, 13 April 2015, third-year MBA students from across the country visit the NMMU Business School to participate in their next elective, Management of Technology. Indeed a crucial topic in today’s modern, technologically-oriented business environment.
The elective will be presented by Dr Otto Müller, a Senior Business Analyst at Vodacom. Dr Müller has seen first-hand how technology developments in the telecommunications industry over the last 20 years have changed our lives.  How the innovations in fibre optics and cell phone networks determine how we work and play. How critical technology and innovation management is in creating sustainable wealth. The following main topics will be dealt with over the four-day period:

• Understanding the growth and innovation imperative and the critical link between technology and innovation.
• Understanding why management of technology and innovation matters to every business.
• Understanding technology and innovation management from the perspective of obtaining a sustained competitive advantage and integrate technology into business strategy.
• Understanding how technology decisions impact the entire business and its future, and
• Understanding how disruptive innovation can make or break your business.