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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4010) examines the effects of technology on the physical, socio-economic, historic, cultural and aesthetic environments. The course also addresses relevant legislation, the generation and evaluation of project/product alternatives, and the prediction, verification and mitigation of technological effects.
CR: the former MSTM 4010
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4012) introduces students to occupational health and safety issues in a technical/industrial context. Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework surrounding occupational health and safety, the assignment of responsibilities in the workplace, the management of occupational health and safety in the workplace and the importance of establishing a positive safety culture.
CR: the former MSTM 4012
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4014) helps students critically examine technology and the environment and how the two are linked. Topics may include how technology is both the cause of and solution to many environmental problems, the greenhouse effect, renewable energy vs. fossil fuels, recycling vs. landfills, the efficiency paradox, geo-engineering, and other select current topics.
CR: the former MSTM 4014
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4017) introduces students to the area of operations management as it pertains to technology companies. Operations is generally considered the process by which an organization converts inputs such as labour and material into outputs such as goods or services. This course will examine how to manage the processes with a particular emphasis on operations in technology-based companies. Topics may include operations based strategy, processes and technology, capacity and facilities planning, and supply chain management.
CR: the former MSTM 4017
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4019) examines the fundamental steps in the process of doing research. It will provide students with the necessary information and tools to conduct technical research and communicate their findings. This course will examine how to define a research project, how to prepare a research proposal, how to select a research methodology, how to collect and analyze data and information, and how to prepare a research project report.
CR: the former MSTM 4019
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4020) provides an introduction to the economics of technological projects. Students will study the mathematics of money, cost composition, and project evaluation, including cost comparison. They will also learn to analyse projects for decision making, including risk assessment and replacement analysis. In addition, they will learn to use suitable criteria for project selection, and to conduct sensitivity analysis.
CR: Engineering 4102; the former MSTM 4020
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4020) provides an introduction to the economics of technological projects. Students will study the mathematics of money, cost composition, and project evaluation, including cost comparison. They will also learn to analyse projects for decision making, including risk assessment and replacement analysis. In addition, they will learn to use suitable criteria for project selection, and to conduct sensitivity analysis.
CR: Engineering 4102; the former MSTM 4020
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4025) enables the student to use descriptive statistics to report data findings, to make statistical inferences using appropriate data analysis, and to use, and interpret the output from, statistical software.
CR: the former MSTM 4025
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4030) examines technology in the historical context and technology in the modern era. Students will discuss human insights, innovation, the interactions between development and technology transfer, ethics and professionalism and how to develop a technology value system.
CR: the former MSTM 4030
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Description
(same as LEAD 4001, the former MSTM 4040) introduces the student to the interdisciplinary field of project management. The course covers the interpersonal skills necessary to successfully lead or work effectively within a project team as well as providing an overview of certain planning and scheduling tools and techniques necessary for the planning and monitoring of projects.
CR: LEAD 4001, the former MSTM 4040
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Description
(same as LEAD 4001, the former MSTM 4040) introduces the student to the interdisciplinary field of project management. The course covers the interpersonal skills necessary to successfully lead or work effectively within a project team as well as providing an overview of certain planning and scheduling tools and techniques necessary for the planning and monitoring of projects.
CR: LEAD 4001, the former MSTM 4040
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4050) provides students with an understanding of the philosophy and concepts involved in the total quality approach to quality management. The course covers the various tools and techniques used in quality management as well as providing an overview of the role of management.
CR: the former MSTM 4050
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Description
(same as LEAD 4004, the former MSTM 4060) enhances the technical communication skills of students. The course content examines technical writing fundamentals; information gathering, analysis, and documentation; proposal preparation; technical document applications; technical report preparation; graphics preparation; and technical presentations. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop proposals, reports, and presentations for technical projects.
CR: LEAD 4004, the former MSTM 4060
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Description
(same as LEAD 4004, the former MSTM 4060) enhances the technical communication skills of students. The course content examines technical writing fundamentals; information gathering, analysis, and documentation; proposal preparation; technical document applications; technical report preparation; graphics preparation; and technical presentations. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop proposals, reports, and presentations for technical projects.
CR: LEAD 4004, the former MSTM 4060
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4090) provides a broad survey of practices critical to operating a technology-based business. Topics covered may include an introduction to technology management, historical developments in the management of technology, the functions of technology management, and select current topics that are relevant to operating technology-based businesses.
CR: MSTM 4090
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Description
(same as the former MSTM 4400) provides students with the opportunity to conduct an assessment and implementation plan of a technical project in their area of interest. Students will utilize the knowledge that they have obtained in the required courses and incorporate this knowledge into a final project paper.
CR: the former MSTM 410A/B, the former MSTM 4000, the former MSTM 4100, the former MSTM 4200, the former MSTM 4400 and the former Technology 4000
PR: one of TECH 4019 or the former MSTM 4019, one of TECH 4040 or the former MSTM 4040, one of TECH 4060 or the former MSTM 4060, and TECH 4025 or Statistics 1510 or 2500 or equivalent
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Description
This course provides participants with an understanding of the basic principles of conflict resolution, negotiation, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. The skills taught will enable students to diagnose, understand and accept a role in the negotiation and management of conflicts between individuals and groups in an organizational context; to investigate and solve problems and manage conflicts within the workplace.
CR: The former MSTM 6022
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Description
This course is designed to give participants an understanding of the strategic planning and policy development needs and functions of an organization. The course will examine current concepts, approaches and, specifically the critical role of managers and leaders in the areas of planning, policy development, problem solving and decision making. Strategic planning and policy development in the business must be led by managers who provide overall vision, coordination, decisions on allocation of resources, communication and ongoing commitment, evaluation and support.
CR: The former MSTM 6023
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Description
introduces students to core competencies for the effective management of a technology-based enterprise. Students will explore the essentials of human resource management, performance management, financial operations, marketing and workplace ethics for engineering technology- and maritime- based enterprises.
CR: The former MSTM 6030
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Description
This course provides students with a management approach to the fundamental aspects of production and/or service delivery systems of organizations in concert with marketing, human resources, finance, and information systems. Students will review management decision making processes including day-to-day operating decisions such as inventory and quality control to long-term strategic decisions such as capacity and location planning.
CR: The former MSTM 6031
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Description
This course provides students with an understanding of managerial practices and tools associated with technological innovation. The course focuses on process and implementation for both incremental and radical innovation and addresses strategic, organizational and managerial issues associated with new, established, small or large organizations.
CR: The former MSTM 6032
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Description
The course provides students with an understanding of several key concepts related to quality management including TQM (total quality management); ISO 9000; the role of management; customer focus (internal and external); employee empowerment; and benchmarking. Continual improvement techniques and strategies including SPC (statistical process control); six sigma; Kaizen approach and CEDAC system will be explored. The contributions of various quality pioneers including Deming, Juran and Crosby will be discussed.
CR: The former MSTM 6033
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Description
This course will include an overview of project management. It will include presentations, discussions, and case-based analysis around project planning and monitoring; resource planning, budgeting and cost controls; assessing and managing risks; managing team work; effective communications; quality control; and negotiations and contracts.
CR: The former MSTM 6034
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Description
This course focuses on enterprise risk management methodologies and their application, including alignment with strategic objectives; risk identification and analysis; risk management tools; risk mitigation; and strategic emergency planning.
CR: The former MSTM 6037
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Description
Intellectual Property (IP), as a strategic corporate asset has become a key factor in modern knowledge-based organizations. This course will consider the Intellectual Property tools necessary to effectively protect IP. Furthermore, this course will discuss the best strategies and approaches for value creation through the use of Intellectual Property Rights.
CR: The former MSTM 6052
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Description
Students will choose a topic in consultation with the Academic Director and Project Supervisor. Students will work independently to carry out an in-depth study of a problem or application within the area of technology management and fully document and present their findings. Preferably the problem will be directly related to a workplace situation. The resulting capstone paper will be evaluated by two examiners.
CR: The former MSTM 6100
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Note: Please be advised the course information above is subject to change. Please consult the University Calendar for the official course description.
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