Information Technology: Bachelor of Technology
Description
The Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology (BTech in IT) program allows students to earn a bachelor degree that prepares them for employment in the IT industry in Canada or for graduate school. Canada expects to hire over 100,000 new workers in the IT industry between 2011 and 2016. The BTech (IT) degree offers courses in computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks that lead to CISCO certification, computer security, server systems, virtualization and cloud computing, wireless networks, web programming, web design, web application development, mobile and social media application development, IT program management and entrepreneurship. Graduates of the program will work as system administrators, system analysts, networking professionals, software developers, web developers, mobile app developers, and IT project managers.
Students may apply to start the program in the summer semester but should note that course offerings may be limited. They are advised to consult a business degree advisor for course planning assistance.
Specific features of this program are:
- Recently revised curriculum with contemporary course contents
- Specializations in computer network administration and security, and mobile and web application development that provide focused, in-depth training in key IT areas
- Practical projects in most courses
- Course offerings during the day and in the evening for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters provide maximum flexibility for student schedules
- Year-long capstone project course provides students opportunities for advanced research and opportunities to work with real projects from industry
- Co-op opportunities with wide range of employers while earning a degree
- Professional networking opportunities to prepare for employment after graduation
- Flexible exit points with certificate (after 1 year), diploma (after 2 years) and degree (after 4 years)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may find employment in the following areas:
- Enterprise network system administration
- Information System security
- Web design, development and integration
- Mobile software application development
- Software analysis design and development
- Software quality assurance, testing and validation
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems implementation
- Project management
- Hardware and software technical support
- Wireless systems development
Program Admission Requirements
New Admission Requirements for September 2013
Program admission requirements for this program have changed for the Fall 2013 intake.
In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
Year 1 Admission:
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalent) or Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of C (or equivalent).
Please Note: One post-secondary English course, equivalent to KPU's ENGL 1100, is a graduation requirement for all KPU degrees. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12 with a B grade or the equivalent. Please make an appointment with an Academic Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly.
Year 3 Admission:
Students may be admitted to the program in Year 3 provided they have ONE of the following:
- KPU's Computer Information Systems (CISY) diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
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- A 60-credit diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the discipline of computer science, computer information systems, information technology or the equivalent, from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Program Continuance Requirements
For students admitted to Year 1 of the program, continuation into Year 3 requires:
- successful completion of Year 1 and 2 program requirements (minimum 60 credits)
- minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Program Requirements
The degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits of required courses and electives. Students admitted to year 3 will have already completed a minimum of 60 credits. If a first-year English course was not completed prior to year 3 entry, degree completion will require more than 120 credits in total.
Year 1 and 2
60 credits including: |
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Year 1 courses |
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| INFO 1111 | Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software | 3 credits | |
| INFO 1112 | Principles of Program Structure and Design | 3 credits | |
| INFO 1113 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits | |
| CMNS 1140 | Introduction to Professional Communication | 3 credits | |
| PHIL 1150 | Introduction to Formal Logic | 3 credits | |
| INFO 1211 | Operating Systems Principles And Applications | 3 credits | |
| INFO 1212 | Networking Technologies I | 3 credits | |
| INFO 1213 | Web Application Development | 3 credits | |
| INFO 1214 | Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology | 3 credits | |
Year 2 courses |
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| ENGL 1100 | Introduction to University Writing | 3 credits | |
| INFO 2311 | Networking Technologies II | 3 credits | |
| INFO 2312 | Database Management Systems | 3 credits | |
| INFO 2313 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 credits | |
| INFO 2411 | Foundations of Computer Security | 3 credits | |
| INFO 2412 | Management of Information Systems | 3 credits | |
| INFO 2413 | System Development Project | 3 credits | |
Courses taken during Year 1 and 2 |
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| BUSI 1110 | Fundamentals of Business in Canada | 3 credits | |
| BUQU 1130 | Business Mathematics | 3 credits | |
| BUQU 1230 | Business Statistics | 3 credits | |
| CPSC 2302 | Data Structures and Program Organization | 3 credits | |
Years 3 and 4
60 credits are required to complete the degree. Students may select their courses in a way that helps them specialize in Network Administration and Security (NAS) or Mobile and Web Application Development (MWAD). Recommended course choices are listed below.
Third and fourth year Information Technology courses are scheduled at times that try to accommodate the needs of students who work during the day.
Year 3
Four of: |
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| INFO 3110 | Professional Communications in Information Technology | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3150 | Object-Oriented Software Engineering | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3210 | Distributed Systems | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3250 | Content Management and Information Architecture | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3280 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 credits | |
And: |
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| One approved business liberal education elective | 3 credits | ||
And one of: |
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| LBED 4210 | Ethics and Social Issues (discontinued) | 3 credits | |
| PHIL 3033 | Business Ethics | 3 credits | |
And any four of: |
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| INFO 3135 | Advanced Web Application Development | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3160 | Network Operating Systems | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3170 | Security of Enterprise Networks | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3180 | Wireless Networks | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3225 | Web Multimedia | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3235 | Software Quality Assurance | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3240 | Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3241 | Identity Management | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3245 | Mobile Programming I | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3246 | Mobile Programming II | 3 credits | |
| INFO 3290 | Networking Technologies III | 3 credits | |
Year 4
All of: |
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| INFO 4190 | Integration Project I | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4290 | Integration Project II | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4310 | Entrepreneurial Development in Information Technology | 3 credits | |
| Two approved business liberal education electives | 6 credits | ||
And any five of: |
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| INFO 4105 | Search Engine Principles (under development) | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4110 | Cloud Computing | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4115 | Website Design | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4120 | Digital Forensics | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4125 | Web Site Security | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4210 | Human Factors and Computer Interface Design | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4225 | Animations | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4235 | Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4250 | Special Topics in Network Administration and Security | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4330 | Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4370 | Security of Wireless Systems | 3 credits | |
| INFO 4380 | Wireless Sensor Networks | 3 credits | |
Network Administration and Security (NAS) Specialization
Students can select their Year 3 and 4 courses in a way that satisfies the requirements for a specialization in network administration and security.
To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Network Administration and Security, students must successfully complete:
| Four Year 3 courses selected from: | And five Year 4 courses selected from: |
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Mobile and Web Application Development (MWAD):
Students can select their Year 3 and 4 courses in a way that satisfies the requirements for a specialization in mobile and web application development.
To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Mobile and Web Application Development, students must successfully complete:
| Four Year 3 courses selected from: | And five Year 4 courses selected from: |
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Co-operative Education
The Bachelor of Technology – Information Technology degree is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters but may also be available part-time over an 8 month continuous (parallel) placement. Work semesters alternate with academic study.
Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements:
Declaration/Entrance Requirements:
- Good academic standing
Program Continuance Requirements:
Continuation in the co-op option requires:
- Completion of COOP 1101 prior to 75 program credits (based on first year entry)
- Minimum program GPA of 2.5
Work Term Requirements:
Participation and enrolment in a co-op work term requires:
- Successful completion of COOP 1101
- Successful completion of 30 program credits based on first year entry
- Instructor permission
Co-op Requirements
The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:
Required: |
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| COOP 1101 | Job Search Techniques | 1 credit | |
And all of: |
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| COOP 1150* | Co-op Work Semester 1 | 9 credits | |
| COOP 2150* | Co-op Work Semester 2 | 9 credits | |
| COOP 3150* | Co-op Work Semester 3 | 9 credits | |
Optional: |
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| COOP 4150* | Co-op Work Semester 4 | 9 credits | |
* Part-time (Parallel) work terms may be taken over two semesters as COOP 1150A/1150B, COOP 2150A/2150B, COOP 3150A/3150B, or COOP 4150A/4150B respectively.
Additional requirements:
In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements.
Other Information
Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology.
Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Co-operative Education Option.
