MA5800 – Sustainable Technology and Economic Development

 

 

 

MA5800 – Sustainable Technology and Economic Development
Course Information
Semester
8
Course Code
MASS10
Course Name
Sustainable Technology and Economic Development
Credit Value
3
Pre-requisites
None
Core/Optional
Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Theory
10
Small Group Activities
30
Practical
–
Assignment
10
Independent Learning
105

Course Aim

To provide background information on managing technology for sustainable development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • explain the impact of technology on the economy, society and environment.
  • discuss the role of transferred technology on existing technology.
  • explain the process of technology innovation and evolution.
  • reflect goals of green and appropriate technology in mega projects and at workplaces.
  • apply technology management concepts in developing Sri Lankan Technology.

Course Content (Only main topics & subtopics)

  • Role and Impact of Technology: Positive and negative impacts of technology on society, economy, and environment; sustainable development.
  • Technology Acquisition and Transfer:Technology as a source of competitive advantage; insourcing and outsourcing; managing core competencies; the role of the transferred technology.
  • Technology and Innovation: Invention and innovation; innovation systems; selection of projects; managing technological assets.
  • Evolution of Technology: Effective utilisation of resources; project externalities; waste and environmental pollution exploitation.
  • Green/Appropriate Technology: Green economics; goals of green and appropriate technology.
  • Group Project: Improvement of Sri Lankan technology for sustainable development.

Teaching/Learning Methods

  • Lectures
  • Student Based Activities

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment 50% Final Assessment 50%
Small Group Activities: 30%
Group Project: 20%
Theory: 50%
Practical: –
Other: –

Recommended Reading

  • Audretsch, D.B., Lehmann, E.E., Link, A.N., Starnecker, A. (2012). Technology Transfer in a Global Economy, Springer.
  • Thomas A. Easton. (1997). Taking sides: Clashing Views on controversial issues in science, technology and society. Brow .A. & Benchmark.