Centre for Continuous Learning

The Executive Master of Management (EMM) from The ICI Canada Ltd is a graduate-level program designed for mid- to senior-level professionals seeking advanced managerial expertise, global business insights, and leadership development. It blends academic rigor with real-world application, using Canadian business principles with global perspectives..

• Objective



The program focuses on enhancing advanced skills in IT governance, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and innovation management, preparing graduates to lead technology-driven organizations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Through a blend of management theory and practical application, students will be equipped to make informed decisions, drive technological change, manage IT risks, and foster ethical practices in the use of technology. Ultimately, the program seeks to empower graduates to assume leadership roles that contribute to organizational success and sustainable competitive advantage in the information technology sector.

• Learning Outcome
• Demonstrate strategic leadership in managing IT resources to support and advance organizational goals.
• Analyze and apply IT governance frameworks to ensure compliance, risk management, and alignment with business objectives.
• Design and implement digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Evaluate and manage cybersecurity threats and policies to protect organizational information assets.
• Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to drive informed decision-making and business intelligence.
• Lead cross-functional teams through change management and agile project methodologies.
• Critically assess the impact of technology on society and business, balancing innovation with sustainability and responsibility.
• Core Modules
• Strategic Management
Strategic Management provides executive learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to formulate, implement, and evaluate business strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage in a complex global environment. The course emphasizes strategic thinking, decision-making under uncertainty, and the alignment of internal capabilities with external market opportunities..
• Organizational Leadership
Organizational Leadership equips executive learners with the mindset, skills, and tools required to lead individuals, teams, and organizations through complexity, growth, and change. The course blends leadership theory with real-world practice, focusing on the strategic role of leaders in creating high-performance cultures, driving ethical decision-making, and inspiring innovation.
• Global Business Environment
Learners will assess the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization, international trade, cross-border investment, emerging markets, and economic volatility. The course emphasizes Canada's role in the global economy, trade agreements like USMCA, and how Canadian businesses compete internationally while maintaining values such as sustainability, ethics, and inclusion.
• Corporate Finance
Executives will learn how to interpret and apply financial data to support strategic initiatives, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess the financial health of their organizations. The course includes a special focus on Canadian financial practices, regulatory frameworks, and capital markets, while also incorporating global financial insights relevant to multinational and cross-border operations..
• Operations Management
Participants will explore key concepts such as process design, capacity planning, lean operations, quality management, and supply chain integration. Using real-world cases and Canadian industry examples, the course highlights how operational excellence can be a competitive advantage. Special attention is given to Canadian supply chain challenges, sustainability, and technology-driven transformation (e.g., AI, automation, and data analytics in operations).
• Management Information Sytem
Participants will examine how organizations select, implement, and manage systems such as ERP, CRM, and business intelligence platforms. The course emphasizes the strategic alignment between IT and business goals, and includes real-world applications from Canadian public and private sector organizations. Key topics include cybersecurity, data analytics, digital transformation, and managing IT-driven change—empowering leaders to make informed technology investment and governance decisions..
• Business Analytics & Decision Making
Participants will explore key techniques in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, using real-world case studies and business intelligence tools. The course focuses on interpreting data, visualizing trends, and applying quantitative models to support risk assessment, forecasting, and performance optimization. Executives will gain practical experience with tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent platforms, with an emphasis on decision-making under uncertainty, ethics in analytics
• Elective Modules


• Digital Transformation & Agile Strategy
Understanding digital disruption and transformation strategies across industries.
• AI & Automation in Business Strategy
Leveraging AI analytics and predictive models to support strategic business decisionsin various business functions.
• Cybersecurity & Business Continuity
Analyzing threat actors, motives, and emerging cyber threats.Identifying and prioritizing cyber risks.
• Technology Governance & Ethics
Technology governance refers to the frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Enterprise Risk Management
Design integrated frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate business risks.
• Behavioral Finance & Decision Biases
Understand how cognitive biases impact financial decisions and executive judgment.
• Design Thinking for Business Innovation
Use design thinking to develop user-focused solutions and drive creative problem solving.
• Change Management & Organizational Transformation
Guide successful transformation initiatives through people-centered change frameworks.