Who We Are

Today's dynamic global marketplace demands the study of key management resources, namely, human capital, innovation, and technology, and their impact on organizational competitiveness. Business leaders who understand how these three domains interact and who can leverage this knowledge-will help ensure their organization's effectiveness in the digital economy.

The Center for Human Capital, Innovation, and Technology (HCIT) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business is at the forefront of knowledge generation in these strategic areas. Center researchers explore the interface of human capital, innovation, and technology to discover how these resources can be managed to create and sustain organizational competitive advantage.

The Center for Human Capital, Innovation, and Technology draws upon the collective expertise and research interests of Smith School faculty, counted among the world's thought leaders on compelling management issues.