De elektronische studiegids voor het academiejaar 2026 - 2027 is onder voorbehoud.





Technology development & roadmapping (5061)
Coordinating lecturer:Prof. dr. Charlotte JANSSENS 

Credits: 6,0
Study load hours: 162
Period: semester 2 (6sp)

Language of instruction: English
Exam contract: not possible

2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
Final grade2: Numerical
Tolerance3: See included in these programmes
Sequentiality
No sequentiality


Content

In this course, the student is introduced to how a company can shape (who does what), guide (how to manage the process), plan (roadmapping), and finance (how to finance the process) the process of developing a new technology, with the goal of creating, delivering, and capturing value (how to design a business model that valorizes the outcome of the process).

List of topics: 

  • Technology strategy and business strategy
  • Technology research & development
  • Technological innovation management systems
  • Technology roadmapping
  • Technology financing
  • Sustainable business modelling 


Recommended reading
 

Handbook “Technology Roadmapping and Development” (Olivier De Weck, 2022) https://link.sp ringer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-88346-1


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Response lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period40 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic yearYes, with condition
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearIf you passed
Report✔
Written exam60 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic yearYes, with condition
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearIf you passed.
Closed-book ✔
Open questions✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Master of Business Engineering
  •  EC 

    • EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness)

  •  EC 

    • EC 15: The holder of the degree can identify, optimise and manage complex technological and business processes in an organisation in light of its strategic goals. (Programme-specific competencies)

 
Included in these programmesTolerance3
Y



1   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2.
2   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
3   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.