OM 518 - Trends in Technology

Today’s education, non-profit and government sectors face the increased challenge of utilizing technology to help provide new services, efficiency as well as the ability to reach more people. This course will provide the student with examples of technology innovation in the education, non-profit and government sectors. As an example, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, GotoMeeting, Skype and other social media software and services, as well as online learning-related chats and discussions engage people from around the world, shrinking the geographical and cultural distances between us. New services based on new devices to improve online collaboration, sharing and discussion, and ones that help people form smaller, more intimate digital and location-based communities will also be available for managers to leverage in delivering new community services.

Credits: 3