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Technology Management The Open University

Department name
Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology
Qualification, duration, mode
PhD 36FT 72PT variableDL*MPhil 15FT 24PT variableDL
Months of entry
October
Entry requirements
PhD: The normal minimum entrance requirement is an upper second class honours degree or master's degree, relevant to the proposed area of study, from a recognised higher education institution in the UK. You should also have experience of academic research in the previous four years, normally in the form of either a master's degree in research methods, an undergraduate degree with a research element in the final year, or work-related experience with evidence through research reports. If you're not sure if you meet the entry requirements, please contact us (research-degrees-team@open.ac.uk). MPhil: see http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/ for more information.
Course description
This area focuses on research that will help managers to make the most appropriate use of current and future technological resources. Research is carried out in a wide variety of settings from manufacturing companies to public-sector service providers. The management of technology is best seen as an integrative process rather than a functional activity and this is mirrored in the research carried out. An interdisciplinary approach, often using case study methods, is particularly applicable in this area so applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, especially those with experience of working in organisations, are welcomed. Potential research projects * Innovation management in the NHS, particularly in relation to adoption of emerging technologies by healthcare organisations, and investigation of the role of clinicians in leading changes to healthcare process and structures required, in order to mobilise knowledge and implement new technologies. * Technology transfer, knowledge management and development of technological capabilities in healthcare organisations. * The formulation, implementation, evaluation and impact of e-government, e-democracy and e-enabled organisational change in the public sector. Potential supervisors * Dr Alison Bettley * Professor Joyce Fortune * Dr Ivan Horrocks * Professor Geoff Peters * Dr Clive Savory
Funding
Please see The Open University website http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/ for more information.
Contact name
Joyce Fortune
Contact email
cands-research-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Contact phone
+44 (0)1908 654138
Contact web
http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/

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