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 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 The popular image of an ICT worker as some sort of "nerdy" technologist is outdated and does not reflect today's reality.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 & 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 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.
Transfer Credit
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.
Course Identification
Part-time degree courses are administered by the program department and most are delivered by The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. The mode of delivery is not reflected in this calendar. Continuing education courses are listed in your enrolment information package and are identified by with a "C" prefix (e.g., CACC100). These identifiers are for internal use only and do not affect the equivalency.
Course Offerings
The School plans to offer all required courses and most courses from the Tables over the next academic year. Course offerings are dependent upon sufficient enrolment. Check The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Calendar for days and times of course offerings.
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.
Degree Requirements and Completion Times
Students admitted to the regular degree program must complete their degree requirements in 14 years. Students approved to the public Ontario College undergraduate program must complete their degree requirements in eight years.
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of restrictions. Students in the BTM program are restricted from any of the ITM Certificates. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at http://www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.
The G. Raymond School of Continuing Education
Prior to formal admission to the degree, students may enroll in degree courses which are offered through The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education during the Winter and Spring/Summer terms prior to admission in September. These (successfully completed) courses will be transferred as transfer credits (CRT) to the student's academic record upon admission if applicable. Transfer credits are not included in a student's grade point average.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that courses taken prior to admission are part of the current curriculum. Some courses are offered through Distance Learning. These courses may be used as credit towards the degree in Business Technology Management. Refer to The Chang School calendar for course information.
Program Coordinator
For further details on the part-time Business Technology Management program, please contact:
Gloria Allen, Part Time Degree Co-ordinator, Student Affairs, Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management (416) 979-5000, ext. 7128
FULL-TIME DEGREE PROGRAM
The Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management also offers its curriculum on a full-time day school basis.
