Course Description
The purpose of this course is to arm you with the skills and knowledge of various software tools and capabilities that practitioners frequently identified as necessary components of a comprehensive knowledge base in digital management.
For this course, you will select from the provided list of courses and course modules on the Coursera platform. Each of these courses is a skill-building course that is required in the program but can be adequately covered in self-paced, online learning using the Coursera platform. DM students should be well versed in common design concepts and tools (like web design, UX design, business process mapping tools, and programming basics) commonly used in enterprise platforms. These courses are curated content from Coursera’s course database with evaluation mechanisms designed so that Ivey can ensure students have achieved mastery in the selected domain of knowledge.
These courses are specifically for students in the DM stream.
Extensive consultation has occurred over a long period of time with the MSc program and leaders of the BA stream. We have followed the program advice on using Coursera as our platform for delivery of this content.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn about current technology, software and how to use these tools for a career in digital management;
- Learn how to apply digital management concepts learned in core and elective classes using a variety of software tools and programming languages;
- Develop skills for self-managed, lifelong learning;
- Develop technological expertise (design) in self-managed learning environment; and,
- Pursue additional Coursera courses to customize skill development.