43.2 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 Technology and Applied Science Option

  • Aquaculture Technology Option

Each program Option consists of two Routes:

  • Course (30 credit hours of comprehensive course work).

  • Project (30 credit hours of comprehensive course work that includes a 6 credit hour capstone research project and report course).

The program is offered online. Students will typically register on a part-time basis.


43.2.1 Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is on a competitive basis.

  1. To be considered for admission to the Engineering Technology and Applied Science Option an applicant will normally possess a second class or better undergraduate degree from a university of recognized standing and will normally have:

    • appropriate technology sector and business management course work; and

    • a minimum of two (2) years relevant employment experience.

  2. 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.

  3. In exceptional cases, applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree, but who meet all other requirements, may be considered for admission. Preference will be given to those who have significant and relevant professional experience and have successfully completed several years of post-secondary studies. Applicants who do not meet normal admission requirements shall be required to complete, with a high level of achievement, certain undergraduate courses before being considered for admission.

  4. Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:

    • Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or Internet based score of 92-93 (or higher); or

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).

      Information regarding the TOEFL is available from the Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org. IELTS information is available at www.ielts.org. It is noted that other equivalent tests acceptable to the School of Graduate Studies will also be considered.

  5. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be admitted to one of the two Options: the Engineering Technology and Applied Science Option or the Aquaculture Technology Option. Students admitted to the Engineering Technology and Applied Science Option will initially be enrolled in the Course Route. Upon completion of a minimum of three program courses and a preparatory workshop module for the capstone research project and report course, a student, with permission of the Academic Director, may change to the Project Route.


43.2.2.1 Master of Technology Management - Engineering Technology and Applied Science Option

  1. Students in the Master of Technology Management (Engineering Technology and Applied Science Option) shall be required to complete a minimum of either:

    1. 30 credit hours on a comprehensive course route. Course work includes three compulsory Core Courses (9 credit hours) and seven Category A Electives (21 credit hours).

    2. 30 credit hours on a comprehensive project route, including 24 credit hours of course work, a preparatory workshop module for the capstone research project and report course, and a 6 credit hour capstone research project and report course. Course work includes three compulsory Core Courses (9 credit hours) and five Category A Electives (15 credit hours). Students on the project route will complete TECH 610A (zero credit hours) and TECH 610B (6 credit hours): Research Project in Technology Management). During TECH 610A/B, students will choose a topic in consultation with the Academic Director, find a research project supervisor, and 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.

  2. Project Route:

    1. Students on the Project Route must complete TECH 610A/B.

    2. Registration in TECH 610A/B requires a Course Change Form signed by the Academic Director.

    3. Student will normally complete TECH 610A/B in the last two terms of the program.

    4. Students must complete TECH 610A in no more than 1 term or they will be required to switch back to the Course Route to complete the program.

  3. Special topics course registration requires a Course Change Form signed by the Academic Director.

  4. Up to three relevant elective courses (9 credit hours) may be transferred from other graduate programs within the School of Graduate Studies or from other post-secondary institutions recognized by Senate, subject to the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Academic Director.

  5. Students with full-time status may register for a maximum of 9 credit hours in any regular semester and a maximum of 6 credit hours in intersession or summer session.

  6. Students with part-time status may register for a maximum of 6 credit hours in any regular semester and a maximum of 3 credit hours in intersession or summer session.

  7. Students may register for an additional course in a semester or session with the permission of the Academic Director.


43.2.2.2 Master of Technology Management - Aquaculture Technology Option

  1. Students in the Master of Technology Management (Aquaculture Technology Option) shall be required to complete a minimum of either:

    1. 24 credit hours of course work and a major project and report (6 credit hours). Course work includes three compulsory core courses (9 credit hours); and five elective courses (15 credit hours), of which at least 3 must be from Category B Electives. Students on the project route will complete MSTM 6102: Project in Aquaculture Technology Management (6 credit hours). During MSTM 6102 students will choose a topic In consultation with the Academic Director or designate and will work independently to carry out an In-depth study of a problem or application within the area of aquaculture technology management and fully document and present their findings. Preferably the problem will be directly related to a workplace situation.

    2. 30 credit hours on a comprehensive-course route. Course work includes three compulsory core courses (9 credit hours); and seven elective courses (21 credit hours), of which at least 3 must be from Category B Electives.

  2. Up to three relevant elective courses (9 credit hours) may be transferred from other graduate programs within the School of Graduate Studies or from other post-secondary institutions recognized by Senate, subject to the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Academic Director.

  3. Students with full-time status may register for a maximum of 9 credit hours in any regular semester and a maximum of 6 credit hours in intersession or summer session.

    Students with part-time status may register for a maximum of 6 credit hours in any regular semester and a maximum of 3 credit hours in intersession or summer session.

    Students may register for additional courses in a semester or session with the permission of the Academic Director of the Program.


43.2.3 Evaluation

  1. Students in the Master of Technology Management program must obtain a grade of B or better in all program courses.

  2. Students who receive a grade of less than 'B' in any course will be permitted to remain in the program provided the course is repeated and passed with a grade of 'B' or better. Alternatively, the student may, on the recommendation of the Academic Director, and with the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, substitute another graduate course. Only one course repetition or substitution will be permitted during the student’s program after which the student shall be required to withdraw from the program.


43.2.4.1 Core Courses

  • TECH 6031 Overview of Technical Operations (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6031)
  • TECH 6032 Managing Technological Innovation (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6032)
  • TECH 6054 Technology Assessment (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6054)

43.2.4.2 Elective Courses

Category A Electives

  • MSTM 6056 Management of International Development
  • TECH 6022 Communication and Conflict Resolution in a Technical Environment (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6022)
  • TECH 6023 Strategic Technology Management (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6023)
  • TECH 6030 Principles of Management for Engineering Technology Enterprises (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6030)
  • TECH 6033 Quality Systems (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6033)
  • TECH 6034 Project Management in Engineering Technology Environments (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6034)
  • TECH 6035 Strategic Information Technology Management (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6035)
  • TECH 6036 Supply Chain Management and Advanced Engineering Technology Operations (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6036)
  • TECH 6037 Risk Management in the Engineering Technology Sector (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6037)
  • TECH 6038 Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Management (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6038)
  • TECH 6039 Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6039)
  • TECH 6052 Management of Intellectual Property (credit restricted with the former MSTM 6052)
  • TECH 6053 Legal Implications of Technology Management (prerequisite TECH 6032)
  • TECH 6055 Asset Integrity Management
  • TECH 6057 Technology Enabling the Blue Economy
  • TECH 6080-89 Special Topics in Technology Management

Category B Electives

  • MSTM 6071 Management of Aquaculture Technology
  • MSTM 6072 Animal Husbandry Management
  • MSTM 6073 Aquaculture Environmental Management
  • MSTM 6074 Aquaculture Site and Operational Assessment
  • MSTM 6075 Aquaculture Engineering Technology Management

43.2.4.3 Project Courses

  • MSTM 6102 Project in Aquaculture Technology Management (6 credit hours)
  • TECH 610A Research Project in Technology Management (0 credit hours)
  • TECH 610B Research Project in Technology Management (6 credit hours) (credit restricted with TECH 6100 and the former MSTM 6100)