Information & Communication Technology (ICT) is crucial to the innovation and productivity of every industry, including energy, health care, life sciences, media and culture, publishing, advertising, natural resources, financial services, construction, retail or education. It is a critical tool for every level of government. It impacts the daily lives of every Canadian. ICT is an essential contributor to the creativity, innovation, customer satisfaction, productivity, safety, and competitive advantage of Canadian businesses.
For these reasons, demand for ICT-based solutions are projected to continue outpacing overall economic growth. This means a continued above-average demand for workers. However the nature of these jobs is changing. The popular image of an ICT worker as some sort of "nerdy" technologist is outdated and does not reflect today's reality. Canadian ICT industry leaders project that almost half of the future jobs demands in ICT will be for people who combine two sets of competencies such that they are:
- Business professionals who have the knowledge, skills and personal qualities to lead and support the effective, competitive use of information technologies; and
- Specialized technologists - IT-focused and/or multidisciplinary - who operate at the leading edge of innovation in every field.
The Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management has always been a leader in providing a degree that meets this need and, in 2010, it began offering Canada's newest and world-leading ICT degree - The Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management. This degree has been developed with the close participation of Canada's leading employers and provides students with the education - the knowledge, skills and experience - that sets them up for success in their careers in this exciting field.
Students build their knowledge and skills on two foundations. They study the core business disciplines, such as marketing, operations, accounting, finance, human resources, and law. They receive a solid grounding in the world of ICT in subjects such as systems analysis and design, ICT architecture and infrastructure, and privacy and security. In their senior years, students integrate the knowledge from these two foundations to learn how ICT can make a difference in every business studying the strategic application of ICT, the role of ICT in activities such as supply chain, sales and customer relations. They learn about project management and the integration of ICT into business.
In addition to providing a broad and deep understanding of both business and ICT, the program also has an emphasis on building personal and interpersonal skills and on providing students with real-life work experience, with case competitions, in-depth consulting projects with real clients and employment opportunities in the field, including internships, part-time work practica and an optional Co-op program. In addition, students have access to a wide range of Minors, including Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Law, and Human Resources.
BTM graduates will learn how to analyze business needs, design appropriate technology-based processes and solutions, and communicate these effectively. They will learn to lead work-based teams, participate effectively in projects and understand best practices of organizational change. They will develop skills in interpersonal communications, collaboration, and leadership. Graduates will be ready for high demand jobs in business analysis, project management, sales, consulting, customer and supplier management, and marketing support.
Through the student International exchange program, opportunities are available for students to spend a semester studying abroad. International experience gained in this way gives undergraduates a significant advantage in the competitive global economy. The school's international partners include universities in England, Holland, Italy, Scotland, France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Australia.
The graduate of this program is a hybrid business and ICT specialist who can define business objectives clearly, identify technology options to meet those needs, develop appropriate systems, implement and manage them.
Typical employment areas include both profit and non-profit organizations, which use information systems as well as large and small information technology, telecommunications, and multimedia product and service providers. Some typical job titles of the graduates of the program include:
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Systems Architect
- ICT Product & Service Sales
- Project Leader/Manager
- eBusiness Analyst
- Information Systems Consultant
- Telecommunications Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Systems Integrator
- Database Analyst/Administrator
- User Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Business & ICT Educator/Trainer
Graduates of the program can also further their education through teachers college, law school or graduate studies such as an MBA, MMSc, MSc, or MA. For more information about Graduate Studies, visit http://www.ryerson.ca/mba. The program is supported by a wide range of facilities to provide students with the essential hands-on and experience required.
CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)
The School also offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with 20 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option upon completion of the first year of the program. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following three items:
- Minimum CGPA of 2.80 (or higher), subject to competition
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview with the Faculty Advisor
Students commence work terms upon completion of second year of the program and the co-op program extends the BTM program to five years from four. The School cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the School's Placement Officers will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:
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FREE TERM |
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YEAR 2
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SEMESTER 3 |
SEMESTER 4 |
WKT 100 |
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YEAR 3
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WKT 200 |
SEMESTER 5 |
WKT 300 |
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YEAR 4
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SEMESTER 6 |
WKT 400 |
WKT 502 |
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SEMESTER 7 |
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Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Deviation from the sequence requires the submission of a formal request to the Co-op Faculty Advisor and approval from the School. With permission from the School/Department, students may be allowed to graduate with the co-op endorsement with fewer than the prescribed work terms.
Transfer Credits
Students may apply for transfer credit, after admission to the program, through the Office of Curriculum Advising, enclosing officially certified transcripts and course descriptions/teaching outlines. (See also sections on Transfer Credit and on Admission with Advanced Standing and Admission from Other Post-Secondary Institutions.
Liberal Studies
Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.
Liberal Studies - For (public Ontario College) Graduates
Students must take three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.
Minors
Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson with exceptions. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at http://www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.
Part-time Degree Program
The Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management also offers its curriculum on a part-time evening basis.
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Part-time and Out-of-Phase students please note: ITM 700 and ITM 800 will be offered for the last time in 2016-2017. If you believe that you may not complete ITM 700 and ITM 800 before the end of the 2016-2017 academic year, please contact your Student Affairs Coordinator as soon as possible.
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