The Management Accelerator
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Management Accelerator Program

The Management Accelerator Program (MAP) developed by eduZ in partnership with the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, is a transformative experience designed to enhance management and leadership skills across six modules.

This program blends asynchronous learning with dynamic online live sessions to offer a rich and interactive educational experience, combining video lectures and interactive content to empower professionals in areas like finance, strategy, and marketing, preparing them to drive change and excel in the dynamic business world.

Learning outcomes
Navigate and make sound financial decisions with finance and investment knowledge
Formulate strategies for competitive advantage and growth
Analyze financials for better decisions and health
Implement marketing and branding for market growth
Drive business success with digital innovation
Lead with empathy for diverse, inclusive success
Who should attend?

This program is designed to empower aspiring managers, early-career professionals, and those seeking to solidify their understanding of management fundamentals. It's an excellent opportunity to fast-track one's management knowledge, improve decision-making abilities, and establish leadership presence within their organizations.

Management Accelerator Program
Nov 07, 2024
  • Access via mobile and desktop
  • Interactive learning
  • 6 modules over 6 weeks
  • 1 year’s full-time access
  • Certificate on completion
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Certificate

Certificate of achievement

Program Faculty and Instructors

Prof. Walid Hejazi

Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy. Academic Director, Executive Programs

Prof. Scott Liao

Professor of Accounting. Vice Dean, Undergraduate and Specialized Programs

Prof. Avni Shah

Assistant Professor of Marketing. Research Fellow of the Behavioral Economics in Action Research Cluster

Prof. Sonia Kang

Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Zissis Poulos

Postdoctoral Fellow. Co-founder of Tartan AI


Success Path

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85

Engaging Videos

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6

Live Virtual Sessions

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6

Assignments

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29

Interactive Exchanges

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6

End of Module Survey

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1

Completion Page

Program Modules

Explore leadership fundamentals with Prof. Sonia Kang in this transformative module. Learn effective leadership in today’s dynamic environment, covering various styles, communication's role, and balancing empathy with results. Discover how leadership drives innovation, resolves conflicts, and fosters growth and accountability. This module offers tools and insights to enhance leadership skills and impact, featuring the Radical Candor framework and conflict resolution strategies, equipping learners to lead effectively in diverse settings.

Join Zissis Poulos in the Digital Transformation module to discover how digital technologies revolutionize business. Learn about the impact of AI, IoT, and cloud computing on business operations and innovation. Gain insights into digital strategies integration, workforce evolution, and the importance of data in decision-making. This module equips learners with the skills to navigate and lead in the digital-first business world, highlighting the necessity of an adaptable organizational culture and strategic technology adoption.

Dive into finance and investment essentials with Professor Walid Hejazi. This module clarifies financial markets, investment strategies, and financial decision-making, emphasizing compounding, risk, and return. Learn about market mechanisms, investment landscape navigation, and resource allocation mastery. Through real-world examples, gain insights into financial planning and informed investment decision-making. The course covers financial market operations, investment tools like NPV and IRR, portfolio construction, risk management, and Islamic finance, equipping learners with essential skills for financial acumen and success.

Dive into financial reporting basics with Professor Scott Liao. This module clarifies financial statement complexities, emphasizing their role in capital markets and strategic decision-making. Learn to analyze financial statements, understand managerial disclosures, and interpret data for informed decisions. The course provides insights into accounting's impact on investment and monitoring, essential for business acumen. Topics include financial reporting roles, statement analysis, voluntary disclosures, and financial health assessment, developing skills for evaluating company performance and financial strategy.

Explore Strategic Management and Competitive Dynamics with Professor Walid Hejazi. This module examines how companies like Walmart, Apple, and Ikea achieve a competitive edge through strategic positioning, cost leadership, and differentiation. Learn about Blue Ocean strategy for creating new markets and the importance of change management in strategic implementation. Gain insights into crafting competitive strategies, sustaining advantages, and aligning organizational culture with strategic goals. This course prepares you to excel in strategic challenges and drive business success in today's competitive landscape.

Embark on a journey into Marketing Strategy and Segmentation with Professor Avni Shah. This module explores brand segmentation and value proposition, illustrated through case studies from McDonald's, Netflix, and Starbucks. Understand brand resonance, the differences between a branded house and a house of brands, and using perceptual maps for positioning. Focus on segmentation, targeting, and positioning, gaining the ability to accurately define and estimate market segments, thus refining marketing strategies and strategic decision-making in intricate market environments.

About Rotman


At Rotman Executive Programs, Canada’s leading executive education provider for open-enrolment programs, we enable leaders to develop the capacity to transform themselves, their organizations and their communities by offering specialized business education programs for individual and organizations which address today’s business challenges and opportunities.

Our programs for individuals cover all areas of executive training, including leadership, management, strategic human resources, governance and finance, for public, private and non-profit sectors.

We also work directly with organizations and their executives around the globe to address their unique challenges and opportunities by designing customized programs focusing on helping organizations and their leaders achieve better business results.

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FAQ's

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Yes, the program can be delivered in both Hybrid and Online formats, allowing participants to choose the method that best suits their needs and circumstances.

The modules are structured to build upon each other, starting with foundational leadership principles, progressing through digital and financial acumen, and culminating in strategic and marketing expertise. This integration ensures a holistic development of management and leadership skills, preparing participants to tackle complex business challenges effectively.

Yes, participants can interact with faculty through online live sessions and face-to-face workshops in the hybrid format, allowing for real-time discussions, clarification of concepts, and networking.

Participants will develop a range of skills, including strategic decision-making, financial analysis, marketing segmentation, digital transformation strategies, leadership, and change management.

The program is designed to be flexible, with asynchronous learning components and live sessions scheduled to minimize disruption to professional commitments, making it ideal for working professionals.

Completing the program equips individuals with advanced management skills, enhances their leadership capabilities, provides networking opportunities with peers and faculty, and may open up new career advancement opportunities

Yes, participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement and participation.
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