Master of Management

Year 1, Term 2 courses

Organizational Theory and Leadership
This course explores organizational structures, processes, and culture, and their impact on employee behavior. It covers contemporary leadership theories and practices, examining individual, team, and organizational factors. Students receive practical training to understand and enhance their aptitudes, skills, and leadership capacity in dynamic settings.

Data Analytics for Management
Data Analytics for Management offers an introduction to the collection, analysis and application of data to solve business programs ranging from market analysis to financial projections. Students will develop their hands on skills with basic statistical and financial analysis applied to decision making.

Introduction to Entrepreneurship
An introduction to strategy processes in large and small organizations with a focus on entrepreneurship and start-ups. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the theory of entrepreneurship and innovation as creating new approaches whether for profit or social gains or in existing or new organizations.

Introduction to Emerging Technologies
A review of key technology trends and their impact on organizational strategies and processes as well as markets and industries. Building on basic frameworks connecting technology and strategy it will also expose students to emerging technologies, their impact and trajectory as well as reinforcing the importance of technology, disruption and innovation.

Year 1, Term 3 courses

Project Management
A review of project management principles and planning/control techniques. Students learn to use computerized project management tools applicable to startups and established organizations. The course aligns with the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge, covering ten knowledge areas and five process groups, providing instructional hours applicable towards Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Entrepreneurship stream

Finding Business Opportunities
Building on foundational concepts, this course explores advanced theories and methodologies for researching and identifying new business opportunities. Through case studies and hands-on learning, students develop new business ideas, analyze successful startups, and cultivate innovation to translate their ideas into viable ventures.

Financing New Ventures (Entrepreneurship stream)
Investigate the range of financing sources available to start-ups across various states, including the terms, criteria, and conditions for securing funds. This course explores the options open to start-ups, provides insights into crafting effective financial pitches, and examines essential principles of financial management, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting tailored to the start-up environment.

Emerging Technology stream

Technology Trends and Applications (Emerging Technology stream)
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality/virtual reality, Internet of Things and their potential to transform organizations across sectors are explored. Grounded in theories of innovation and building an understanding of technology diffusion and adoption, the course will provide an understanding of the components of advanced technologies, their applications and the issues to be considered in their implementation.

Business Process Design (Emerging Technology stream)
This course covers business process design, equipping students to analyze, improve, and redesign processes. Topics include process types, the devil quadruple, takt/cycle time, flowcharts, activity networks, Lean, and Six Sigma. Students learn process simulation and apply their knowledge in a semester-long project analyzing and improving a real-world business process.

Year 2, Term 1 courses

User Experience Design
User Experience Design focuses on customer needs and their journey, whether for consumer products or business services. Building on the established theories of as well as industry best practices, this course is to provide a series of experiential exercises useful for product and service design as well as the design and implementation of new technologies.

Research and Technology Skills Development
A set of learning modules designed to prepare students for their capstone project. Based on individual interest and needs, students will select six 6-hour modules on topics such as research methods, data analysis, technology skills, diversity and inclusion and other pertinent topics required for successful completion of their capstone project.

Emerging Technology stream

Technology Use Case and Implementation
Develops the students’ understanding of how technologies are used in organizations and the core elements of assessing the potential of technology to support business goal and objectives. The course will address systems development concepts, technology acquisition and key technologies and software that are used in modern organizations.

Entrepreneurship stream

Developing a Business Plan
Explores the components of a business plan, the data required to assess opportunities and understand markets and financial projection. Students will have the opportunity to collect and analyze data relevant to developing a plan and will present their initial concept in a pitch competition to industry partners.

Year 2, Term 2 courses

Emerging Technology stream

Capstone
Technology Consulting Study offers an opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge and skills regarding the feasibility assessment, development and implementation planning for new technology in an organization. The project will consist of a series of modules and activities and culminate with a report including recommendations.

Entrepreneurship stream

Capstone
Developing a Business Plan offers an opportunity to synthesize learning for the program and apply it to developing a for profit or social enterprises and to pitch for funding working in cooperation with a community incubator. A final report will be required.