Honours Bachelor of Information Technology Design and Management (BDM)

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.

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 a variety of 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.

• 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

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.

• healthcare organizations
• information technology consulting companies
• research and development firms
• financial institutions
  
• not-for-profit organizations
• government agencies