Technology Strategy for Public and Nonprofit Management

1.5 credits · Graduate

Information technologies, including both established technologies and emerging technologies such as e-commerce, social media, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence, have been fundamentally transforming public and nonprofit sectors and shaping markets, economies, and policies worldwide. This course explores the strategic, managerial, societal, and policy issues surrounding technologies, while equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets for analyzing, designing, and leveraging technology in diverse settings. Specifically, the course integrates: I. managerial concepts and practices, including technology acquisition, sourcing models, project management, risk governance, cybersecurity, and digital strategies; II. technology trends, such as online platform, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence; III, case studies spanning diverse markets and industries, such as arts, health, retail, finance, and government; IV. conceptual frameworks and problem-solving toolkits, such as the value chain model, platform strategy, and design thinking. This course is designed for students both with and without technical background. (MPA-ECONPL, MPA-ENPO, MPA-INTPMN, MPA-PUBNON, MPA-SOCPOL, MPA-TPA)