Management and Communications - 2019

Date and time: May 30, June 6, 13, 20 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exam: June 27

Location: E7 2317 University of Waterloo

Inquiries about the module can be sent to Kaitlyn McDonell at kmcdonel@uwaterloo.ca

Instructor:

Marc Hurwitz

Abstract: Starting any new venture requires a generalist level of expertise across many disciplines. In this course, you will have a chance to learn about and develop skills in leadership, people management, communication, and project management. Each of these topics has an extensive body of existing literature and practice, most of which is rooted in managing large businesses and teams in a hierarchical environment. We will explore each of these topics with a focus on the essential skills, knowledge, and needs of startups in a 21st century context.

Because of the compressed nature of the course, students will be expected to engage in a significant amount of pre-work, and commit to keeping open the weekend during class for homework.

This course is divided into three subject areas: (1) Leadership and management; (2) Project management; (3) Communications. Each subject area will take about one-third of the class time, and the evaluation will be based approximately equally on the three.