Master of Management in Technology and Innovation

NQF 9 | SAQA ID 108984 | 240 CREDIT

Programme details

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 The purpose of this qualification is to provide managers with the means to cultivate the knowledge and skills that will enable them to address local and international organisational challenges, through an integrated business leadership approach. This approach focuses on the application of specialised knowledge, skills, and experience in the fields of management and leadership development, within a research-driven context.

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The qualification develops the student’s capacity to; create strategies to address organisational challenges through the integrated application of theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge, systemic principles and advanced analytical and problem solving skills; develop targeted personal competence in the chosen research topic; incorporate in the research process appropriate research methodologies and academic writing techniques; critically reflect on research outcomes and results within an ethical framework; construct strategies that incorporate the principles of technology management, innovation management, people management, and systems management; develop innovative strategies to address socio-economic transformation challenges. The qualification further aims to recognise those who have the acquired competence in the field of research to serve in transformational management positions in organisations or self-owned businesses.

The key objective is the development of business leaders who will initiate socioeconomic change interventions and sustainable business development initiatives. The qualification aims to instil in students a thorough understanding of the application of the key elements of systems thinking, business development, technology management, and innovation, as well as people development, whilst focusing on sustainability and the increased local and international competitiveness.