The Management of Technology (MoT) MBA program offered by Beedie School of Business of Simon Fraser University is designed for those wishing to transition from scientific or technical roles or, as managers, signals their readiness for additional responsibilities.

It is a dynamic mix of solid academic theory complemented by practical experience designed to mirror the challenging situations facing the technology sector.

Class Profile

Degrees held:
Engineering, Business, Sciences, Arts, Computing Science, Technology

Average GMAT:
630

Average age:
32

Females:
27%

Average work experience:
9 years

Background:
Project Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business Development, Research Scientists, Product and Design Engineers, Software Engineers

Specializations

Technology
Technology firms are focused on the development and delivery of new products. Understanding new product development strategy and processes with customer-based research methods is critical.

Project and people management skills are essential in effectively managing the complexity of technology-driven initiatives.

Learning to use financial analysis to make the business case for projects is a core requirement for successful product developers - whether as a team leader in a firm or as an entrepreneur.

One also learns how information is used to support decision-making and the importance of understanding cultural differences and other challenges of doing business globally.

Technology students will complete course projects and their Applied Project on technology issues.

Biotechnology
Taking scientific discoveries from idea stage to commercialization requires a solid understanding of business development and the stages, time requirements and costs associated with it.

Along with novelty comes complexity for biotech leaders who must recognize and manage the ethical and social conflicts that may arise.

Operating in the areas also requires an astute awareness of regulatory constraints and valuation models essential for attracting investment.

Biotech students complete the course projects and the Applied Project on biotechnology issues.

Contact Detail:
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C.
Canada V5A 1S6