Master of Science in Management of Innovation and Technology
The MSc in Management of Innovation and Technology is a part-time program designed to prepare leaders for a fast-moving global economy where the ability to manage advances in science and technology in the context of strategic business goals is critical to innovation, competition and success. Experiential field activities and gaining hands-on exposure to real-world business situations is emphasized in the program. Students who successfully complete the program are expected to have acquired autonomy in their ability to evaluate technology projects, to prepare and/or assess high-level business reports, and to communicate their new knowledge. The duration of the program is eleven months, with classes on alternating weekends (Friday/Saturday).
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution where English is the language of instruction are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the university, and must possess an honours degree, or equivalent, in business or a related field. Applicants are expected to have senior administrative experience in a relevant field. The GMAT (or GRE) is not required. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee, which considers all prior university grades, letters of reference and prior work experience.
Required courses:
- TM701 - Strategic Management and Technology
- TM702 - Commercialization and Marketing Technological Innovations
- TM703 - Finance for Technology Firms
- TM704 - Designing and Leading the Innovative Organization
- TM705 - Technology, Design and Innovation
- TM706 - Economics, Technology and Intellectual Capital
- TM707 - Measurements, Analysis and Control
- TM715 - Technology Assessment and Roadmapping
- TM725 - Advanced Topics in Technology and Innovation
- TM789 - Major Research Paper (MRP)
Major Research Paper
The Major Research Paper marks the completion of the program. It is completed concurrently with the final course(s) for the degree. The research topic may grow out of an interest developed in one or more courses, but the final product requires more extensive inquiry and explication than is required of a term paper. The MRP is supervised by one faculty member who has the responsibility to assess its completion (or to request revisions until it is judged acceptable).
The paper must be presented to an advisory committee consisting of members of the teaching team which must be members of the Graduate Faculty.
