Ahmad Teymouri
Professor and Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Program Coordinator
In today’s competitive environment, leaders who succeed are those with essential business management skills. Our Mini-MBA for Science, Technology & Engineering Professionals offers the knowledge and tools to expand your contribution beyond technical solutions to robust leadership – all while tackling emerging trends in engineering and technology.
This program will help participants to equip themselves to meet changing workforce demands and gain a competitive edge.
Program at a Glance
- Begins: May 5th, 2025
- Delivery Method: Online
- Full program fee: $3,950 + HST
- Funding available
Overview
We know that disruptive technologies (IoT, AI, Blockchain, etc.) are beginning to automate work activities, including some technical job functions. As a result, engineers and technical managers who want to stay competitive and advance their careers need to have more than technical proficiency. There is increasing pressure for them to add business basics to their skill set.
The Mini-MBA Program for Science, Technology & Engineering Professionals (STEPs) is composed of 12 sessions further subdivided into two main modules. The first module (7 sessions) is focused on covering the building blocks relevant to management. The second module of the program delves into the application of these management subjects to various science, technology, and engineering domains. Whereas module 1 is more management fundamentals focused, module 2 is inherently more Science, Technology & Engineering focused.
Topics & Dates
| Module | Module Title | Winter 2025 (6-9pm) | Spring 2025 (6-9pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Program Kickoff | January 27 | May 5 |
| 1b | Strategy Overview | January 30 | May 8 |
| 2a | Innovation Management Overview | February 3 | May 12 |
| 2b | Finance Overview | February 6 | May 15 |
| 3a | Marketing Overview | February 13 | May 22 |
| 3b | Operations Management Overview | February 20 | May 26 |
| 4a | Organizational Leadership | February 24 | May 29 |
| 4b | Emerging Businesses in Science, Technology & Engineering | February 27 | June 2 |
| 5a | Science, Technology & Engineering Industry Panel | March 17 | June 5 |
| 5b | Science, Technology & Engineering Case Study (Team Assignment Review) | March 20 | June 9 |
| 6a | Emerging Trends in Science, Technology & Engineering | March 24 | June 12 |
| 6b | Management Topics in Science, Technology & Engineering (Individual Presentations) | March 27 | June 16 |
Click here to view a more detailed overview of each module.
Reasons to Enroll
Explore cutting-edge business trends
Identify emerging business and trends in science, technology, and engineering
Advance your career
Advance your critical thinking and communication skills
Understand the foundations of Business
Learn the the basics of business strategy, marketing, and finance for your industry
Become a stronger, more effective communicator and leader
Learn how to manage operations, lead teams and transform organizations
Connect and network with industry experts
Connect with and learn from experienced peers and leaders
Stand out from the crowd
Gain sought-after leadership skills and make a meaningful difference in your role.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers and technical managers who want to become more resilient by adding business basics to their skill set
- Those in technical roles who want to grow their careers but don’t have time for or are not ready to commit to an MBA or EMBA
- Managers who have had exposure to one functional area and plan to move into a general management position
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Instructors
Leighann Neilson
Associate Professor
Mohamed Al Guindy
Assistant Professor of Finance at the Sprott School of Business
Patrick Doyon
Leadership Coach, Helping Organisations develop their Leaders; and Marketing Lead at Ultra Forensic Technology
Robert Helal
Head of Collaborative Innovation and Ecosystem, Analytics (IBM Data and AI) at IBM Adjunct Research Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Tim Haats
Assistant Professor