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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Vice-President of Memorial University (Marine Institute)
G. Blackwood
Academic Director
C. Coronado
ADMINISTRATION
The Program will be administered by an Academic Director
appointed by the Vice-President (Marine Institute), together with
an Academic Advisory Committee.
An Academic Advisory Committee will be appointed by the Dean
of Graduate Studies on recommendation of the Vice-President
(Marine Institute). This committee will consist of the Academic
Director as Chair, three members from the Marine Institute and
one member from each of the Faculty of Business Administration
and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Normally, all
appointments will be for a period of three (3) years.
A Technical Advisory Committee consisting of a cross-section of
members with professional expertise related to the technology
sector, will provide regular feedback on program content,
instruction, and future direction of the Program. Members of this
Committee will be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies
on recommendation of the Vice-President (Marine Institute). The
Academic Director will be an ex officio member and Chair of the
Technical Advisory Committee. Normally all appointments will be
for a period of three (3) years.
PROGRAM
The Master of Technology Management (MTM) is a
comprehensive academic program that provides a broad
understanding of the structure and operation of organizations
and the factors that influence business decisions in the context
of technology-based organizations. It provides a technology
management focus through the development of knowledge and
understanding of the nature of technical operations and the
factors that have an impact on their success, as well as the ability
to apply these concepts within their organizations
The program consists of two Options.
• Engineering and Applied Science Technology Option
• Aquaculture Technology Option
The program is offered online and requires successful completion
of either (i) 24 credit hours of course work and a comprehensive
project and report (6 credit hours), or (ii) 30 credit hours of
comprehensive course work. Candidates will typically register on
a part-time basis.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis.
1. The deadlines for submission of applications are as follows:
• Fall (September) semester: May 15
• Winter (January) semester: September 15
2. To be considered for admission to the Engineering and
Applied Science Technology Option an applicant will
normally possess a second class or better undergraduate
degree from a university of recognized standing and will
normally have:
• a Memorial University of Newfoundland Bachelor
of Technology, Bachelor of Maritime Studies, or a
comparable undergraduate degree with appropriate
technology sector and business management course
work; and
• a minimum of two (2) years relevant employment
experience.
3. To be considered for admission to the Aquaculture
Technology Option an applicant will normally possess
a second class or better undergraduate degree from a
university of recognized standing and will normally have:
• a post-graduate aquaculture credential or an aquaculture
focus in their undergraduate degree; or significant
professional experience in the aquaculture industry; and
• a minimum of two (2) years relevant employment
experience.
4. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be
admitted to one of the two Options: the Engineering and
Applied Science Technology Option or the Aquaculture
Technology Option.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Masters of Technology Management - Engineering and
Applied Science Technology Option
1. Candidates for the Master of Technology Management
(Engineering and Applied Science Technology Option) shall
be required to complete a minimum of either:
a. 24 credit hours of course work and a major project
and report (6 credit hours). Course work includes
two compulsory core courses (6 credit hours); and
six elective courses (18 credit hours). Students on
the project route will complete MSTM 6100: Project
in Engineering and Applied Science Technology
Management (6 credit hours).
Core Courses (Two to be completed):
MSTM 6031
MSTM 6032
Overview of Technical Operations
Managing Technological Innovation
Elective Courses (Six to be completed):
MSTM 6022
MSTM 6023
MSTM 6030
MSTM 6033
MSTM 6034
MSTM 6035
Communication and Conflict Resolution
in a Technical Environment
Strategic Planning, Policy, Participation
and Management in Technical
Operations
Principles of Management for
Engineering Technology Enterprises
Quality Systems
Project Management in the Offshore,
Health, Fisheries and Engineering
Technology Environments
Information Technology Applications in
the Health and Engineering Technology
Environments
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