What makes the Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation program unique is the combination of three key components that allow you to learn how to successfully develop a technology business without having a background in Engineering or Science. The three elements are:

Technology Enterprise Project:

This is the core of the program. You learn a proven methodology for business creation. You work hands-on taking an idea through all the stages of technology development, transfer, and commercialization.

You also develop a support structure for success. As part of the Technology Enterprise Project you work with an experienced Project Advisory Board composed of both business and technical mentors. You are also exposed to a large variety of networking and business development opportunities.

Entrepreneurial & Innovation Skills Development Modules:

You take five courses to develop business management and enterprise skills applicable to the development of your technology-based enterprise project. Learn about funding sources, protecting intellectual property, ownership structures, and much more. Read more »

Advanced Studies:

The Advanced Graduate Studies Modules are used to extend the candidate's understanding in his/her chosen field of entrepreneurial endeavour.

The Advanced Graduate Studies are an integral component of the program and are offered by various departments at McMaster University. The objective is to acquire leading edge knowledge and apply them to the Enterprise project. The minimum studies course requirement is two (2) graduate level courses.

The course selection will be subject to departmental regulations and subject to the approval of the academic advisor, and Director of the TEI program.

The Results: Start-Up Expertise and a Master's Degree

Successful completion of the program means having the knowledge and skills that allow you to commercialize a technological or scientific idea into a successful business venture. It may even lead to the successful creation of a business. You will also earn a Master's degree in technology entrepreneurship and innovation (M.T.E.I.):

M.T.E.I. Degree:

The M.T.E.I. degree designation is unique and developed specifically for this program. It indicates that the graduate has attained a master's level in entrepreneurship. It is accredited by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies.

 

Enrollment as a Master's student provides numerous advantages in developing a technology or science-based enterprise:

• Access to research and start-up funding
• Access to research facilities
• Access to technical and business expertise

 

In just 20 months as a full-time participant, or 28 months as a part-time candidate, you will have the fundamentals needed to become an entrepreneurial success.