The programs and services of the Center are undertaken through a select group of UP Diliman affiliate faculty members, adjunct faculty, and research fellows. These faculty and fellows are renowned for their outstanding qualifications and experience in teaching, consulting and research in academe, industry and government, in their respective fields of discipline and in various aspects of Technology Management or its components.

Graduate Degree Program

The TMC offers a graduate course leading to the degree of Master of Technology Management (MTM). The MTM program uses an interdisciplinary approach that combines business management, engineering, and the social and physical sciences. It is the first ever graduate program of its kind to be offered in the Philippines, and in the University of the Philippines.

The MTM program equips technologists with a management perspective that will prepare them to assume responsibilities in technology-oriented organizations. At the same time, the program provides managers with skills to respond effectively to rapid technological changes and innovations and to use these to improve the productivity, quality, and competitiveness of their organizations.

Training Programs

For those unable to pursue a full degree graduate program, the TMC offers short-term executive training courses for business and industry executives, entrepreneurs, corporate planners, government science and technology policymakers and analysts, and other technology users. Among the topics taught in these training programs are the following:

Technology Commercialization
Strategic Technology Management
Science and Technology Policy Analysis
Total Quality Management
Management of R&D and Innovation
Project Management

Research Programs and Consulting Services

The TMC faculty affiliates conduct research and engage in consulting activities that address various Technology Management issues.

Conferences, Workshops and Other Fora

The TMC conducts special workshops, symposia, conferences, and situationers to raise public awareness and the level of discussions on technology and innovation issues.

Networking

Through its facilities, national as well as international contacts, and expertise, the TMC serves as a vital link between industry, government and the academe. The TMC also holds roundtable discussions on industry sectors such as electronics, ICT, and packaging. These roundtable discussions are currently on-going.