Ryerson MBA

MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation

The MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation is Toronto's only MBA designed to meet the need for professionals with both technology and management skills. The curriculum, designed for the real world, is coursework-based and develops the student's proficiency in applying the principles of technology and innovation management to practical problems and cases. The small-class learning environment cultivates problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills. Graduates will have the skills to analyze technology requirements and manage innovation in a variety of contexts.

Thirteen credits are required to complete the MBA degree. A credit is earned for a twelve-week class. The MBA degree can be completed by a full-time student in a minimum of one year (twelve months), or by a part-time student in a minimum of two years (twenty-four months).

The typical full-time program structure consists of three terms.*

Term One is comprised of five required program courses. In the Second Term, students choose their specialization which includes Supply Chain Management, Information Systems Management, or Media Management. During theThird Term, students write a Major Research Paper, while applying their knowledge in a work placement (internship, employment), Master's Thesis, or an international exchange.

*Students without a BComm or equivalent degree complete Foundation courses prior to entering the First Term. The Foundation courses are comprised of five credits supplying an introduction to basic business concepts and skills.

The full-time program structure is as follows:

Term One

Term One consists of 5 credits from the following list of Required Credits:

Term Two

Term Two consists of 3 credits from any specialization and/or elective list, and the remaining 2 required credits from the Required Credits List above.

Please note: a selection of electives is offered each term; not all courses are offered every year.

Information Systems Management

Information Technology (IT) has become the main driver of change and innovation in the business world. For many organizations, IT often helps to create business strategy.

The Information Systems Management specialization will equip you to use IT to change the organization and to shape the strategy of the business. Graduates of this program will gain a unique combination of business skills and leading IT management capabilities. These powerful skills and capabilities will position you to lead significant strategic change within your organization.

You will learn how to effectively govern IT in the modern complex organization. You will explore how to manage IT on a global basis, through offshore outsourcing and shared services. Your studies will include technology integration, knowledge management, technology trend forecasting, advanced project management and risk management. Graduates of this program are equipped to lead significant IT organizations, or to manage and direct IT from a business perspective.

Media Management

The media industries are in an exciting period of transition to digital technologies, which create many challenges and opportunities for media firms. Globalization, audience fragmentation, new markets, new business models, new ways of interacting with customers, and new business processes are pervasive features of media industries today. The Ryerson MBA specialization in Media Management provides professionals with business or technology backgrounds with a thorough theoretical grounding and up-to-date skills in the management, innovation, and policy aspects of the media business.

The program is unique in Canada. It is led by faculty with a combination of senior corporate, government and consulting experience with excellent academic credentials and a passion for teaching. If your interest lies in the film, television, radio, print or new media sector, consider a Ryerson MBA with a Media Management specialization.

Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management focuses on the efficient and cost effective product flows for companies, in a variety of sectors. The industry requires people with bright and creative ideas that can improve the way a company manages its raw materials, manufactures a product or service, and delivers it to customers.

Effective management of supply chains requires a combination of both technology and organizational knowledge. Skills to manage information flows between organizations, as well as across marketing, sales, product design, finance and information technology functions are also necessary. In the Supply Chain Management specialization, you can focus on organizational change leadership using state-of-the-art enterprise systems, logistics management, and inventory management techniques. Ryerson's program is accredited by Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) towards CPP certification.

Faculty Biographies

Term Three

Term Three consists of one of the Integrative options below (3 credits)

Foundation Courses*

The Foundation courses consist of 5 credits and are designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business. Full-time students will begin the Foundation courses in May and Part-time students will begin the Foundation courses in September.

Course Descriptions