Bachelor's degree in technology management (single course). BA.
Bachelor's degree in technology management
head of the track Prof. Konstantin Kogan -Konstantin.Kogan@biu.ac.il
What is technology management?
Technology management focuses on the design, development, operation and use of technological products. It concentrates on providing various services to organizations and companies in order to increase their efficiency and value in the market. Technology managers are key people in the organization who are able to locate these technologies, integrate them into the daily work and get the most out of them. They are responsible for implementing the technological infrastructure and maintaining the effectiveness of hardware devices, software, networks and communication systems.
Organizations in the 21st century need employees with managerial ability and unique interdisciplinary training, which combines business management and technology, which will allow them to make data-based decisions in high-tech environments.
This innovative course is the first of its kind in Israel and the only one that combines business management studies with technology. Smart technology management includes supervision of the process for all its components, from the development phase to marketing to the customer, from leading the procurement process to the implementation of the best technological tools for the type of organization, its goals and budget. These skills require unique training, knowledge and experience that the innovative study track for technology management provides.
What areas of occupation will be open to you?
Technology managers are in demand by various and varied entities such as financial companies, insurance companies, government organizations, medical entities, manufacturing companies and in fact any business that deals with a large amount of customers and employees. Also, unlike many other degrees, a degree in technology management is not only a theoretical degree, but a practical degree that prepares you today for the most important and considered jobs of tomorrow.
This is how you can manage the technology array in organizations in a variety of different roles:
- Technological project manager: managing and leading technological projects in various organizations, including development, planning and execution.
- Information systems analyst: analyzing technological needs in the organization and recommending software and hardware solutions.
- Technological consultant: providing advice to organizations in the field of using technology to improve business processes.
- Technological product manager: development and management of the technological product life cycle, including planning, production, and marketing.
- Information security manager: planning and implementing an information security policy in the organization, identifying and managing risks.
- Data Analyst: Analyzing business data and creating reports and insights to improve performance.
- Information systems manager: general management of the organization's information systems, including system maintenance and development.
- Business intelligence (BI) specialist: development and analysis of business intelligence systems to create business insights from available information.
- IT manager: management of IT infrastructure and technological teams in the organization.
- Business development manager: identifying new business opportunities and developing them using new technologies.
- Technological entrepreneur: entrepreneurship and establishment of innovative technological ventures.
Our team is best suited to take you through this journey. The team includes lecturers with rich experience in academia and industry.
Among the team members there is an expert on the management side with specialization in technology, an expert in artificial intelligence, an expert in product management and digital marketing, an expert in technological legal aspects, and more.
Among the lecturers you will find CEOs, entrepreneurs and senior consultants. In addition to the lecturers, mentors from the industry who accompany the students participate in the learning and professional development process.
Among the mentors are senior executives with experience in the industry and graduates of the track.
Acceptance conditions:
The admission requirements for the department appear on the university's website - bachelor's degree newsletter.
The matriculation and psychometric scores are weighted as shown on the university's website for admission to the 2018 TPFA year.
You can check the chances of admission using the university's chances of admission calculator.
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our route:
A bachelor's degree in technology management prepares its graduates to manage the technological array in organizations that use technology, as well as in organizations whose purpose is development
New technologies. Graduates of the track will be able to manage two complementary aspects in organizations: on the one hand, managing the procurement processes, learning and assimilation of the technologies.
And on the other hand, the management of the development processes in organizations engaged in the development of new technologies.
If you enjoy solving problems, working with the latest technologies, managing projects and motivating people, then a career in technology management is the right step for you.
The course is designed for you, those who are not satisfied with just studying for an interesting and rewarding degree, but are also looking for a unique course that fits the current challenges in the field:
- An innovative and unique route, which stands at the forefront of existing technology and looks to the future.
- A comprehensive curriculum that covers the full spectrum of the subjects that make up the field.
- Carefully selected unique courses, some of which were written specifically for this track.
- The best lecturers in the field, all of them have significant academic experience and a proven practical record.
- Practical experience in the subjects of study, which goes beyond the theoretical field and gives students practical experience in the field in which they wish to work.
Want and want to know more about a degree in technology management?
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A degree in technology management - only in the management department at Bar-Ilan University
- The only track in Israel for a bachelor's degree in technology management
- The degree from Bar-Ilan University gives students practical knowledge in addition to theoretical knowledge
- The lecturers in the course are the best experts in the field and have both academic and practical experience
- The graduates of the track will be the pioneers in an innovative and developing field
- Many and varied employment options for graduates of the track, which are a springboard to a fascinating and rewarding career
the courses taught:
Every organization makes use of the variety of technologies available in the market and strives to use them wisely and efficiently. A use that will allow him to make the most of his business-organizational potential.
The diverse courses offered by the degree in technology management, as well as the integration between them, provide graduates of the track with the necessary knowledge for technology management and enable them to be at the forefront of a changing and frequently updated world. This is an innovative course and the only one of its kind in Israel, which combines theoretical knowledge with up-to-date practical knowledge and with the application of the knowledge in the field already during the studies.
List Of Courses:
| Course Name | Instructor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Management 1 | Dr. Hanan Ma'oz | The course covers frameworks of thought and strategies for analyzing, evaluating, implementing, and marketing new technologies in the global industry. It includes case studies from both local and global industries, providing professional insights from the business world. |
| Technology Management 2 | Dr. Hanan Ma'oz | Part 2 is a natural continuation of the infrastructure course (Part 1). The course focuses on these technologies from the perspective of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and executive management of an organization. It offers a broad range of tools, methods, exposure to industry standards, and a comprehensive taxonomy in the management of applications and technological systems. |
| IT Project Management | Prof. Tal Avindav | The course will teach and demonstrate approaches, methods, and techniques that help successfully manage the entire process of executing a project, focusing on technological projects. |
| Decision Making in Technology Management | Dr. Priel Levy | Familiarizing students with basic decision-making methodologies in management, with an emphasis on technology, research, and development. The course includes case studies in classical static optimization and machine learning. |
| Database Design | Mr. Arie Edelman | The course provides students with an in-depth understanding of database topics, ERD, SQL Server, and Data Science applications for improving business performance. |
| Business Intelligence | Dr. Merav Malcman | The course provides methods for information management, creating data warehouses, using BI tools, and writing queries. Students will gain hands-on experience in setting up a business intelligence system. |
| Financial Management for Technology Start-Ups | Adv. Daniel Pomerenz | The course teaches information technology development methods, including design, analysis, and implementation of information systems and UML. |
| Analysis and Design | Familiarization with information technology development methods: design, analysis, and design of information systems in organizations. | |
| E-commerce | The course provides knowledge in e-commerce, including theoretical, technological, and computational principles, and technologies in advertising and virtual currencies. | |
| Product Management and Design | The role of the product manager has become one of the most sought-after positions in tech companies. The course introduces the role of a product manager, their responsibilities, and working methodologies. It covers business strategy for technological products, requirements definition, and the importance of user experience (UI/UX) in technological products. | |
| Research Seminar (Annual) in: Launching a Tech Start-up | Dr. Amir Elalouf, Dr. Hanan Ma'oz, Dr. Anat Levi-Raz | This annual seminar combines practical learning in professional fields related to the core of the tech industry in Israel. The course aims to review, learn, analyze, practice, and apply theories, models, and methods for entrepreneurship and innovation in building start-up companies (through setting up a mock company). |
| Advanced Topics in Technology Management | Dr. Hanan Ma'oz, Dr. Amir Elalouf | The course aims to review and analyze advanced theories, practical models, and methods for understanding contemporary technological challenges faced by organizations. Focus will be on three main topics: Digital Transformation, Technology Project Management (Projects Portfolio), ICT Governance, and AI and its business value in industry. |
| Legal Aspects of Technology Management | The course provides an introduction to business and commercial law concepts, with a focus on contract law, intellectual property, and technological challenges. It includes lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations. | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning | Dr. Amir Elalouf | The course introduces machine learning concepts, including how machines/computers can analyze, segment, identify, discover, predict, and solve problems that humans cannot easily decipher. Students will learn key techniques for automated data analysis based on complex mathematical models, with a focus on both theory and application. |
| Introduction to Programming - Python | Dr. Priel Levy | The course provides background on computer programming and demonstrates how to quickly and efficiently solve various data processing problems by building software. Students will learn basic programming language components like data types, variables, functions, basic commands, conditions, loops, and objects. |
| Business Negotiation Course | Dr. Anat Levi-Raz | The course aims to provide knowledge and skills in business and organizational negotiation. It covers theoretical and practical concepts of negotiation management, case studies, and the development of a managerial toolkit. This course also includes practical negotiation skills and offers selected students the opportunity for industry internships (optional). |
The program reflects the dynamic and developing nature of the field of technology management and is therefore frequently updated and new courses and study topics are added to it every year. inter alia,
Courses dealing with artificial intelligence and machine learning, decision making in decision support systems in a big data environment, e-commerce, programming in Python, and more have been added to the curriculum.
Continuing studies:
As part of the studies, you can choose between study tracks for a master's degree (with thesis and without thesis) in the Department of Management:
- Logistics management with research work in the field of technology management
- Industry management
Contact Us
Department of Management, Technology Management track
Head of the track: Prof. Konstantin Kogan Konstantin.Kogan@biu.ac.il
Bachelor's degree secretariat email: ba.lm@biu.ac.il
Phone 03-5318276 extension 1
