BUSINESS BRIEFING
All the latest updates from across AMBA’s global network
Walking the talk on sustainability, narrowing the funding gap for female-led start-ups, encouraging inclusivity and a new tech MBA in Canada are all featured in our latest selection of research, projects and initiatives from AMBA-accredited schools. Compiled by Tim Banerjee Dhoul and Ellen Buchan
TECH MBA PUTS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FIRST
SCHOOL: Schulich School of Business, York University COUNTRY: Canada
“Schulich’s new Tech MBA will produce graduates who bring cutting-edge managerial knowledge to help companies deal with technological disruption and the ongoing digital transformation reshaping the world of business,” said dean of the Schulich School of Business Detlev Zwick. As part of the programme, Schulich has also launched the Venture Studio in conjunction with OneEleven, a start-up community led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) that aims to help new tech companies transition to scale-ups. The studio will enable students to work on pro bono strategic product and fundraising analysis for companies in this community. It will also bring in guest lecturers and mentoring opportunities from founders and venture capitalists. “The Venture Studio will unlock a world of learning opportunities and relationships for our students,” enthused co-leader of the studio and Schulich adjunct professor Chris Carder. The programme comes with an estimated price tag (as advertised at the time of writing) of CAD$82,750 (c US$62,000) for domestic students and CAD$127,500 (c US$96,000) for international students. TBD
A new 16-month MBA programme focusing on the pressures felt by businesses in light of the rapid application of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances is to launch in September at York University’s Schulich School of Business. Emphasising the value of a hands-on approach, the school says that experiential learning will account for 40 per cent of the new MBA in Technology Leadership (Tech MBA). It also features a mandatory 12-week internship that runs the full length of one of the programme’s four terms. Career support will come courtesy of two professional development courses focusing on employability skills and career readiness. “With a focus on experiential learning, real-world projects and personalised coaching, our programme prepares graduates to excel in leadership roles in tech-driven industries,” declared Schulich associate professor and director of the Tech MBA Murat Kristal. The aim is to provide students with the leadership and management skills needed to succeed in the age of technological disruption. Focus areas in the curriculum include strategic thinking, systems design, digital transformation, value creation and technology management and integration.
8 | Ambition | JULY/AUGUST 2023
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online