emtm program brochure 2012
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Laurier EMTM: Executive Masters in Technology Management / MSc in Management - web based brochure published July 2012TRANSCRIPT
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executive masters in technology management
MSc in Management
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Jessica McElhone, Senior ManagerGlobal Industry Analyst Insight
Research In Motion Limited EMTM Learner
Jeremy Auger, Chief Technology OfficerDesire2Learn IncorporatedEMTM Learner
a program as unique as your world
creating value at the intersection of innovation and business
Hamid Noori, Director and Chair Professor
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creating value at the intersection of innovation and business
Engaged by a passionate, world-renowned faculty, the Laurier EMTM program is designed to offer a
unique combination of relevant courses and training in the management of technology and innovation,
culminating in a Master of Science degree in Management.
Our academic degree is designed and customized for professionals who are passionate about creating
value at the intersection of innovation and business. Working together, we will provide you with the
best graduate educational experience available.
I encourage you to contact us with any question you may have and look forward to welcoming you
into the EMTM program at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Dr. HaMID NOOrIDIrEcTOr aND cHaIr PrOfESSOr
a message from the director
I recognize that many top-level executives with technical backgrounds have grown into business
leadership positions without the tools in their kits to be a great leader. at Laurier, we developed
a program focused on preparing learners to harness their ingenuity and drive in order to reshape
their organizations and create a more dynamic, enriching tomorrow — the Executive Masters in
Technology Management (EMTM). Laurier’s EMTM program resides in the hotbed of innovation
in canada, and combines modern management practices and insights into emerging technologies
that are driving global innovation and change.
Laurier has a long history of attracting outstanding students and developing them into leaders
with the skills demanded by a rapidly changing and complex global business environment.
Learners in the Laurier EMTM program embark on a comprehensive academic
journey that prepares them to successfully navigate the diverse challenges facing
top managers in today’s global marketplace.
bridging the knowing-doing gap
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results-driven knowledge
Knowledge-based thinking and research takes place every day at Laurier’s School of Business
& Economics.
Laurier’s EMTM builds on real-life case studies and participating executives receive close attention
from faculty intent on maximizing learning opportunities that can make a tangible difference.
Encouraged by the atmosphere of open communication and collaboration, EMTM learners enjoy
a stimulating exchange of ideas with faculty and peers that extends learning beyond the classroom.
an action-oriented approach addresses the conditions and challenges the learners face — the true
measure of the program’s effectiveness is how well the learners can apply solutions to their own
work environment.
Dr. Mark Pecen Senior Vice President, R&D Research In Motion Limited
Laurier’s Executive Masters in Technology Management
(EMTM) program is a great addition to our community,
as there are now more than 1,000 high-tech companies
operating in the Waterloo Region as of 2012. EMTM is
about going beyond a general management background.
It’s a rigorous program that gives the graduate the edge in
managing emerging and growing technologies as well as
building, leading, and sustaining the innovative organization.
Laurier’s world-class faculty bridge theory and practice by capitalizing
on their extensive experience as thought leaders, pioneering researchers,
advisers and practitioners.
preparing innovators to be better leaders
Jennifer Smith, P. Eng, VP, Global Engineering
Christie Digital Canada Inc.EMTM Learner
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management level• Senior leadership team:
VPs, directors, managers
areas of responsibility• R&D; advanced technologies;
engineering; It; corporate strategy; global operations
EMTM
the laurier emtm learner
industry/company• High-growth, technology-
driven companies; dynamic and innovative organizations
building, leading & sustaining the innovative organization
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the laurier emtm advantage
• Exclusive focus on developing innovative thinkers in high-growth sectors
• 11 months on alternating weekends
• advancement of learners to become influential leaders within innovative,
technology-driven organizations
• Elite network of peers within canada’s technology hotbed
• Master of Science in Management (MSc)
• 15-20 students per cohort, creating dynamic interactions
• applied major research paper with direction and one-to-one
support from faculty
Jennifer Groenendyk, Manager Advanced Technology Operations
Research in Motion LimitedEMTM Learner
ways of thinking, ways of doing
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creative program design
The Laurier EMTM curriculum is not tweaked at the margins; it aims to create a new, more global
and more engaging experience for participants. The Laurier EMTM allows flexibility for the learners
to work on related projects outside of the classroom as well as using the face-to-face meeting times
to discuss practical issues of importance, relevant to their professional responsibilities.
Our one-of-a-kind canadian program is built on theme-based learning to provide more engaging
environments through our intimate seminars.
Gerry Remers, President & COOChristie Digital Systems Canada Inc.
Both our participants are enjoying the EMTM program at
Laurier and feel it is quite valuable to their development as
technology leaders at Christie.
The program combines the power of team-based learning and a flexible
blend of teaching styles, with an unmatched ability to personalize the learners’
“innonest” for knowledge.
Weekend-themes include:
• Linking technology and strategy
• Developing innovation capacities
• competitive intelligence
• IP and commercialization
• Technology roadmapping
• Technology valuation and market assessment
• Innovative design and value creation drivers
• Leadership and financial performance
duration of study and format
The Laurier EMTM degree is an 11-month program, attending on the weekend schedule. Our cohort
begins in September and continues into the summer months. The academic year is divided into
three modules (fall, Winter and Summer) and classes meet on alternate weekends (friday/Saturday),
in Waterloo, with a break between modules two and three. The Laurier EMTM format is a combination
of in-person classes, online sessions, integrated sessions, and the major research paper.
Strategic & technology Roadmapping
Building Innovative Organizational Capacities
Fostering Organizational Renewal
1 2311-month program
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executive coaching
To successfully navigate the program and make the most of your experience, learners in the EMTM
program can take advantage of expert advice from Laurier faculty.
The program provides you individual consulting hours to use as you see fit — to measure progress,
for example, over the duration of the program, or to address specific issues as they arise. This unique
feature of the EMTM puts our research and experience to work for you.
Sean McCabe Director BlackBerry Software Release Management Research In Motion Limited
When people ask me about EMTM, I always describe it as
one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The unique
design of the program and the quality of the world-class
faculty and guest lecturers make this an incredible learning
experience. The Laurier EMTM program has created the
most innovative Executive Management degree there is.
Executive coaching can help you define and achieve goals, hone critical skills,
or balance work, study and personal objectives.
ideas to power new innovations
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our award-winning teaching team
Laurier’s faculty is one of canada’s largest concentrations of knowledge and experience dedicated
to the field of business and economics.
conducting research and providing intensive consultation services, both nationally and internationally,
our EMTM faculty members are leaders in all major areas shaping global markets today.
In addition to our Laurier faculty, the program also benefits from the involvement of a number of
professionals in innovation and technology management. Hand-selected from the worlds of industry
and academia, EMTM’s experts are representatives from leading-edge, global organizations as well
as top-ranked national and international universities such as the University of california, Berkeley and
the University of cambridge, UK.
The EMTM faculty and staff have planned every aspect of
the program carefully to ensure it is relevant, engaging and
respectful of their busy lives. Our goal is to immerse our
learners in the latest in management thinking and to make
them superior decision-makers in the technology sector.
Dr. Brian SmithProfessor and Area Coordinator, Finance
An AACSB accredited faculty, Laurier is committed to providing a high-caliber
of teaching quality and is dedicated to seeking new knowledge and best practices.
The School of Business & Economics is building on the momentum of the
announcement of a new $103-million Global Innovation Exchange building,
to open in 2015. Our goal is straightforward: to lead the changes in business
education that Canadians will need in the competitive global economy.
Artist rendering of the Global Innovation Exchange: A new home for the School of Business & Economics
admission requirements
candidates generally require the following credentials for admission:
• a four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university
• Minimum B+ average in the final year of university study or most recent 10 half-credit
university degree courses
• Several years of experience as an executive or senior-level manager in an innovation-
driven company
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