Program Description

Objective

Overview

Admission Requirements

Course Descriptions

Delivery Schedule

How to Apply

Program Fees

Faculty

Delivery and Support

Contact Information

www.mi.mun.ca/mtm

Master of Technology Management

The Master of Technology Management program will provide you with strategic planning and decision making skills in the context of technology-based organizations. You will gain insight into the nature, structure and operation of technical operations, and the factors that influence business decisions and success of technology-based organizations.

The Program enhances career development opportunities for entry-level managers or those looking to become managerial professionals in their field and provides professionals with a number of career paths, including:

?Managers in High Tech Firms?Business Analysts?Consultants?Entrepreneurs in Technological Ventures

Program DescriptionThe Master of Technology Management (MTM) is an innovative program, the first of its kind in Canada, providing professional development opportunities for busy, working professionals. The Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage complex technical operations, deal with the challenges and dynamics of innovation-driven industries, and strategically consider issues encompassing the management of technology.

This Program is offered fully online, and applicants from the global community are invited to apply. For more information and to apply, visit www.mi.mun.ca/mtm.

Program Objective

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The overall structure of the Program is course-based. Participants are required to complete 30 credit-hours of course work offered by the Fisheries and Marine Institute and the Faculty of Business Administration. There are two options for completion:

1. Comprehensive course option - 10 courses

2. Project option - 8 courses and a project in technology management (6 credits)

BUSI 8104 Organizations: Behaviour and Structure

BUSI 8209 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills for Managers

MSTM 6031 Managing Technical Operations

MSTM 6032 Managing Technological Innovation

BUSI 8106 MarketingBUSI 8107 Managing Ethics and ResponsibilityBUSI 8109 Accounting for ManagementBUSI 8204 Human Resource Management

Core Courses (Must complete all courses)

Electives Category A (Minimum of one)

Structure of Program

Electives Category B (Minimum of two)

Project Option:

MSTM 6022 Communication and Conflict Management

MSTM 6023 Strategic Planning, Policy, Participation and Management

MSTM 6033 Quality Systems and ManagementMSTM 6034 Project Management MSTM 6035 Information Technology ApplicationsMSTM 6036 Supply Chain Management and

Advanced Technical OperationsMSTM 6037 Risk Analysis and Management MSTM 6038 Manufacturing and Technology

ManagementMSTM 6039 Sustainability and Environmental

Responsibility

MSTM 6100 Project in Technology Management (6 credits)

Candidates must fulfill MUN’s graduate studies admission requirements.

Admission to the Program is on a competitive basis. To be considered for admission to the Program an applicant will normally possess a second class or better undergraduate degree from a university of recognized standing and will normally have:

?Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Maritime Studies, or an undergraduate degree with appropriate technology sector and business management course work.

?A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant employment experience.

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Admission Requirements

BUSI 8104

BUSI 8209

Organizations: Behaviour and StructureBoth micro and macro levels of organizational analysis are considered in this course. It moves from individual and group processes within organizations, through discussions of organizational structure and design, culture, power and change, to considerations of organizational effectiveness and the role of external environments. Readings, cases and experiential exercises are used to develop students’ understanding and applied skills in several broad areas: understanding self and other people at work, developing and managing effective work groups, leadership and management, contemporary organization design, and organizations in the future.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills for ManagersThis course is intended to help students develop and refine their managerial skills. Key skills that are covered include: problem solving and decision-making, negotiation, communication, and team building. As skill building is essentially practice-driven, this course provides opportunities for supervised practice. Students are required to work in small groups. Since the material in this course crosses disciplines, it may be taught by a team of faculty members. Prerequisite: BUSI 8104

MSTM 6031

MSTM 6032

Managing Technical OperationsThis course provides students with a management approach to the fundamental aspects of production and/or service delivery systems of organizations in concert with marketing, human resources, finance, and information systems. Students will review management decision making processes including day-to-day operating decisions such as inventory and quality control to long-term strategic decisions such as capacity and location planning.

Managing Technological InnovationThis course provides students with an understanding of managerial practices and tools associated with technological innovation. The course focuses on process and implementation for both incremental and radical innovation and addresses strategic, organizational and managerial issues associated with new, established, small or large organizations.

If you want to continue working while developing the abilities and skills necessaries to move your career forward, the Master of Technology Management (MTM) is for you. The MTM can help you become an effective leader with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead modern organizations, coupled with the ability to think strategically about the issues that encompass the management of technology.

Core Courses

Course Descriptions

Dr. Christian Coronado, MSc., PhD.

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Elective Courses: Category A

BUSI 8106

BUSI 8107

BUSI 8109

BUSI 8204

MarketingAn introduction to the fundamentals of marketing is provided, with specific emphasis on such topics as analyzing the market, examining the four key areas of marketing decision making: product, price, channels of distribution and promotion, and planning and controlling the marketing effort.

Managing Ethics and ResponsibiltyManagers influence a number of stakeholders who in turn influence managerial decision-making. The course provides a context for other courses in the program and acquaints students with the dynamics of managing in the business, public, and non-profit sectors of the Canadian economy.

Accounting for ManagementThis course provides a framework for the analysis of financial and managerial accounting information. Emphasis is on the uses and limitations of such information by both internal and external users, and the role of management in interpreting and presenting necessary information.

Human Resource ManagementThis course aims to improve general management competency in the effective use of human resources within any organization. It emphasizes an applied orientation and content includes the examination of topics such as traditional and contemporary approaches to employee empowerment; the development of reward systems; managing the movement of employees into, through, and out of organizations; and the development and maintenance of human resource networking and support systems that are responsive to task complexity and competition. Prerequisite: BUSI 8104

Course Descriptions

MSTM 6022

MSTM 6023

MSTM 6033

Communication and Conflict ManagementThis course provides participants with an understanding of the basic principles of conflict resolution, negotiation, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. The skills taught will enable students to diagnose, understand and accept a role in the negotiation and management of conflicts between individuals and groups in an organizational context; and to investigate and solve problems and manage conflicts within the workplace.

Strategic Planning, Policy, Participation and Management This course is designed to give participants an understanding of the strategic planning and policy development needs and functions of an organization. The course will examine current concepts, approaches and, specifically, the critical role of managers and leaders in the areas of planning, policy development, problem solving and decision making. Strategic planning and policy development in the business must be led by managers who provide overall vision, coordination, decisions on allocation of resources, communication and ongoing commitment, evaluation and support.

Quality Systems and ManagementThe course provides students with an understanding of several key concepts related to quality management including TQM (total quality management); ISO 9000; the role of management; customer focus (internal and external); employee empowerment; and benchmarking. Continual improvement techniques and strategies including SPC (statistical process control); six sigma; Kaizen approach and CEDAC system will be explored. The contributions of various quality pioneers including Deming, Juran and Crosby will be discussed.

Elective Courses: Category B

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MSTM 6034

MSTM 6035

MSTM 6036

Project ManagementThis course will include an overview of project management. It will include presentations, discussions, and case-based analysis around project planning and monitoring; resource planning, budgeting and cost controls; assessing and managing risks; managing team work; effective communications; quality control; and negotiations and contracts.

Information Technology ApplicationsThis course introduces the importance of information technology in the successful operation of technology organizations. Students will be presented with managerial, informational and technological issues related to the management of IT, and with a framework to better manage them. Students will discuss the strategic applications of information technology.

Supply Chain Management and Advanced Technical OperationsThis course provides a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management including planning, management and measurement of customer demand, sourcing, operations and manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and the effective application of technology to optimize supply chain performance. In addition, this course includes advanced technical operations topics including global sourcing and logistics, forecasting, lean systems, and resource, sales and operations planning.

Elective Courses: Category B (continued)

Course Descriptions

MSTM 6037

MSTM 6038

MSTM 6039

Risk Analysis and Management This course focuses on enterprise risk management methodologies and their application, including alignment with strategic objectives; risk identification and analysis; risk management tools; risk mitigation; and strategic emergency planning.

Manufacturing and Technology ManagementThis course covers the organizational, strategic, and operational aspects of manufacturing. Production planning processes, resource allocation issues as well as analysis and operation of inventory systems will be discussed. Students will review design, management and improvement processes and exam available systems used to coordinate these processes, including the MRP (material requirements planning), JIT/Lean (just-in-time), and DBR (Drum-Buffer-Rope), also known as constraint-based planning.

Sustainability and Environmental ResponsibilityThis course focuses on tools that can be applied within organizational strategies for sustainability and social responsibility. Students will examine case studies and identify opportunities for improvement through the use of environmental auditing, performance reporting, selection of indicators, environmental risk assessment, modeling and environmental accounting. The course will also address global issues such as climate change and carbon trading.

Project in Technology Management

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MSTM 6100 Project in Technology ManagementStudents will choose a topic in consultation with the Academic Director and Project Supervisor. Students will work independently to carry out an in-depth study of a problem or application within the area of technology management and fully document and present their findings. Preferably the problem will be directly related to a workplace situation. The resulting capstone paper will be evaluated by two examiners.

Course Delivery Schedule(2010-2011)

Core(All)

ElectiveA

ElectiveB

BUSI 8104MSTM 6031

BUSI 8107

MSTM 6022MSTM 6037

MSTM 6032

BUSI 8106BUSI 8204

MSTM 6038MSTM 6034

BUSI 8209

BUSI 8109

MSTM 6023MSTM 6036

Sept (10) Jan (11) May (11)

Broaden your career perspectives ...

Acquire the knowledge and skills that will allow you to become an effective manager.

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N.B: This course delivery schedule may be subject to changes.

How to ApplyApplications are accepted three times a year. Applicants should submit their application to Memorial University’s School of Graduate Studies by the following deadlines: Fall admission – April 30Winter admission – August 15Spring admission – December 15 For Fall 2010 admission, completed applications will be accepted beyond the normal deadline. Every effort will be made to process these prior to the start of the Fall 2010 semester. For more information and to apply online, go to:http://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply/

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Program FeesFees for the Master of Technology Management are generally about $10,000* for Canadian students. The fees can be paid according to different schedules. See the chart for more information.

Plan A (6 Semesters) Regular Tuition Special Fee** Total (CAD$)

Fee per Semester forCitizens of Canadaand PermanentResidents

Fee per Semester forInternational Students

Plan B (9 Semesters) Regular Tuition Special Fee** Total (CAD$)

Fee per Semester forCitizens of Canadaand PermanentResidents

Fee per Semester forInternational Students

$733 x 6 = $4,398 $4,602 $9,000

$953 x 6 = $5,718 $4,602 $10,320

$486 x 9 = $4,374 $4,602 $8,976

$632 x 9 = $5,688 $4,602 $10,290

* Distance Education and Learning Technologies (DELT) charge administrative fees per online course. These fees ($51 per course or $102 per course) will be in addition to the Regular Tuition and Special Fee and depends on where you reside. See http://www.distance.mun.ca for more information.

** The Special Fee ($4,602) will be paid in two installments in semesters 1 and 2.

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Program Delivery and SupportThe overall structure of the program is course-based with courses offered online by the Fisheries and Marine Institute and the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University. This is fully supported by Distance Education and Learning Technologies (DELT). Desire-to-Learn (D2L) is used as the main content delivery method and provides a virtual classroom for each course in the Program.

Students can avail of all the services and support offered by the Marine Institute and Memorial University including access to the extensive University Library System recources and Help Desk support available through DELT for technical issues related to D2L.

FacultyFaculty members involved in the Master of Technology Management program are highly trained and qualified, and are committed to the Marine Institute and its mission. They are a dedicated group of professionals eager to share their knowledge and skills and extensive expertise and industrial experience. The Academic Director, Dr. Christian Coronado, holds a PhD. from the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Innovation and Technology Management. Prior to earning his Doctorate, Dr. Coronado served at several automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in diverse capacities for several years. Dr. Coronado has authored and co-authored a number of scientific publications, journals and book chapters.

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Contact Information

Division of Academic and Student AffairsFisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland155 Ridge Road P.O. Box 4920 St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 5R3Tel: (709) 778-0522 Toll Free: 1-800-563-5799 ext. 0522 E-mail: cap@mi.mun.ca

Co-ordinator of Advanced Programs

Academic Director

Academic DirectorSchool of Ocean TechnologyFisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of NewfoundlandTel: 709-778-0790E-mail: christian.coronado@mi.mun.ca

Dr. Christian Coronado, MSc., PhD.

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