APTPUO-Fall 2026 -EMP5123

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This course on Business Case Development equips Master's students with essential skills for crafting compelling business cases, with a specific focus on leveraging core technology to strengthen proposals. A business case serves as a crucial tool for influencing stakeholders, selling ideas, and aligning organizational objectives. Understanding how to develop, write, and present a business case is essential for business professionals aiming to secure funding or gain management approval. Successful business cases must meet specific requirements, including solving business problems, making financial sense, outlining human resources, and fitting within the organizational context. Additionally, integrating core technology and addressing its protection and integration play pivotal roles in strengthening the case and gaining competitive advantage. Throughout the course, students will learn to identify stakeholders, conduct market and financial analyses, assess risks, and present persuasive arguments. They will also explore how integrating core technology can enhance the business case and align with organizational goals. By the course's conclusion, students will possess the expertise to develop well-structured business cases that drive informed decision-making within organizations, leveraging core technology to achieve strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering required.
Solid industry track record in professional and managerial role(s) related to technology project initiation, development and business case development and/or review and selection required.
MBA or equivalent Master's level degree.
Several years of professional experience at a senior level in a technology environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's in management or engineering preferred.
PhD an asset.
Experience as COO or higher ranking role in engineering management in a technical/technological firm is strongly preferred.
Experience in post-secondary teaching and/or professional development instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach a course on Business Case Development to Master's students.
Equip students with essential skills for crafting compelling business cases, focusing on leveraging core technology.
Guide students in identifying stakeholders, conducting market and financial analyses, and assessing risks.
Instruct students on presenting persuasive arguments and developing well-structured business cases.
Facilitate understanding of how integrating core technology can enhance a business case and align with organizational goals.