Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0369
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
CENG 013
Location:
Online
Length:
Approximately 24 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Organizational Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to teach about documents that provide guidance for the Department's technology development programs; how an organization's mission and vision shape what it prioritizes; how strategic planning models are used to guide how it applies its resources; how an organization aligns itself with its strategic goals; how innovation is key to successful technology development; how technology roadmaps are used to provide structure to development efforts; and best practices in developing and prioritizing technology portfolios. These skills are vital for individuals who are involved with managing technology portfolios. Students will work through case studies that enable them to demonstrate their ability to analyze and make decisions on complex technology portfolios.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply the major theories of strategic planning to service technology strategies
  • Apply the principles of technology roadmapping to a technology area
  • Given top-level strategic objectives, apply current DoD processes and best practices to construct leadership recommendations for a specific technology portfolio
  • Evaluate technology portfolio valuing and prioritizing techniques
  • Compare different prioritization procedures based on relevant criteria such as complexity, transparency, and stakeholder engagement, to optimize decision-making in portfolio management
  • Prepare results of prioritization and risk management processes

General Topics:

  • Strategic Planning Theories
  • Capability Requirements
  • Technology Roadmapping
  • Strategic Objectives
  • Portfolio Valuing and Prioritizing Techniques
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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