Honours Bachelor of Information Technology Design and Management (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 2 Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | BDM |
| Tuition fee | CA$20,461 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$18,742), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, including these required courses (or equivalents), with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
Notes: Although not required for admission, Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management is strongly recommended. As well, courses in English, communications, and computer studies are recommended for success in the program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Information Technology Design and Management degree program will prepare you to design, implement and manage information technology systems and networks to ensure they are secure and operating with optimal performance. This program begins in the Fall 2023 term and will have an additional intake in the Winter 2024 term.
Throughout the eight-semester program, you will build a solid foundation in management areas such as finance, marketing and ethics. You will also gain advanced technical skills in information technology infrastructure and administration, such as cloud services, operating systems and security. The program is designed to enhance communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.
It merges theory with hands-on learning across all semesters with an industry-relevant capstone project. The four-year program includes a mix of in-person and online courses. Two mandatory four-month work-integrated learning experiences will prepare you for your career.
Skills
Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:
- Problem-solving, reasoning and critical thinking skills to engage in evidence-informed decision-making
- Self-management skills that demonstrate initiative, ethical practice and accountability to work in the field of infrastructure design and management
- Communication and negotiation skills to work in diverse inter-professional group environments
- Collaborating in groups and working independently
Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience.
The successful completion of two co-op work terms is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:
- healthcare organizations
- information technology consulting companies
- research and development firms
- financial intuitions
- not-for-profit organizations
- government agencies