PUBPOL 5475

Public Interest Technology for Executives

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course will equip students with an understanding of the technical, strategic, organizational, managerial, societal, and policy-related issues surrounding technologies in public and related sectors, and enable students to develop the knowledge and skills for analyzing, conceptualizing, designing, and managing technologies in diverse settings. The course integrates: I. key managerial topics, such as technology acquisition, sourcing model, project management, risk governance, and digital strategies; II. emerging technology trends shaping global economies and policies; III. case studies from different regions and sectors; IV. analytical frameworks for problem-solving and decision-making in real-life scenarios. The course is designed for students both with and without a technical background.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SU, 2024SU, 2023SU, 2022SU

Learning Outcomes

• Articulate the key elements of technology systems and their development and governance process.
• Analyze and manage the value and risks of a diverse portfolio of technology projects and programs.
• Apply the analytical frameworks in the course to design solutions and strategies for real-life cases.
• Assess emerging technology trends and leverage them to transform global public and private sector.

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