Master of Management Sciences - Management of Technology

 

 

Online MMSc MOT is designed for you
If you have a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) background or are working in a professional technical field, an MMSc degree with a specialization in Management of Technology (MOT) is an ideal career boost.

 

Do you feel limited in your ability to advance your career due to not having a master’s degree or management experience? Is an MBA not the right fit for you because of its high cost and limited technical scope?

 

Since 1999, the Master in Management Sciences (MMSc) online Management of Technology (MOT) program developed by the University of Waterloo has been the go-to program for technical professionals who want to advance their managerial careers.

 

The MMSc MOT is designed to fit your specific needs and will help you become the technical leader today’s businesses need – without breaking the bank.

 

100% online, part-time and affordable
 

We offer a 100% online, part-time program to fit around your life and full time work, wherever you live. To avoid any upfront financial burden, the program’s reasonable financial investment can be paid in installments. 

 

Why Waterloo?
 

As one of the top 50 engineering schools in the world with globally renowned industry relevance, a master’s degree from Waterloo carries weight in the eyes of employers and technical peers. As a technical professional, your investment in a master’s program is too important to take at an institution that isn’t as well-known and reputable as Waterloo.

 

What makes this program different?
 

We believe that a comprehensive, scientific approach to management that can be applied immediately in your organization builds your credibility as a manager and makes a meaningful impact quickly.

 

This unique program focuses on developing a broad set of skills, including data management, business analytics, supply chain management, people and project management. 
 

Most students complete the program one course per term. The entire program is usually completed within two and a half years on a part time basis. 

 

Length of program : 1 course per term. Total 8 courses. 

 

The Online MMSc MOT is a part-time professional program.

 

The University of Waterloo operates on a three term per year basis with each term being four months in total (winter: January-April, spring: May-August, and fall: September-December). 

 

Note: In the end, the duration of the program is dependent on you and how you are able to proceed within the program guidelines given your other priorities and financial commitments.

The entire Online MMSc MOT program is completed virtually; you do not need to come to campus. No commute required.

 

Students and faculty participate in tutorials, lectures, discussions, group projects and course assignments. While we invite you to stop by and visit the campus at any time, it is possible to complete the degree fully off campus.

 

Using the Waterloo LEARN system, we are able to host interactive tutorials, quality lectures and real-time discussions.

 

Online MMSc MOT courses may include video and PowerPoint lectures, individual written assignments, group based assignments using case studies, projects, business simulation and seminars. Group assignments may be individually graded which means that marks are based on the individual contribution made by each participant.

 

Flexibility
 
Lecture times and tutorials vary from instructor to instructor. As room bookings are not a concern, most instructors in the program will work to arrange a time compatible with the majority of their class.

 

We encourage all students to participate via the live lecture. However, given that time zones, careers and families are often not as flexible as we would like, each lecture is recorded, archived and made accessible. Course participation via the archived materials is possible but we do stress the value of live interaction.

 

Course enrolment
 

Part time graduate engineers at the University of Waterloo can enrol in a maximum of one (1) course per term. Students can request to override this maximum to add a second course but it must be approved by the Online MMSc MOT Program Director and the Faculty of Engineering Associate Dean Graduate Studies.

 

While we do try to stay as flexible as possible, it is important to remember that these are graduate level courses and each course requires on average 12-15 hours each week of dedicated studies.

 

Students who choose the Online MMSc MOT must complete a total of eight courses (.50 weight) at the 600 or 700 level. Course requirements in the Online MMSc MOT program include:

Plus two (2) electives. For a full listing of Management Sciences elective courses visit the University of Waterloo graduate calendar.
 

 

Exams are arranged through Waterloo's Center for Extended Learning. Online MMSC MOT Students are expected to maintain an overall average of at least 73% at the end of each term.

 

CAREERS AND PATHWAYS
 

The Online MMSc MOT is applicable for engineers and for technology professionals, even those who have been out of school for many years and who may have concerns about their ability to succeed in a master’s program.

 

NOTE: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.