2014-15 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2014-15  Faculty of Business  Information Technology: Bachelor of Technology

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:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may find employment in the following areas:

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:

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:

  1. KPU's Computer Information Systems (CISY) diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7.

    OR

  2. 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:

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:
 
Year 1 courses
  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
  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
  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:
  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:
  One approved business liberal education elective 3 credits
And one of:
  LBED 4210 Ethics and Social Issues (discontinued) 3 credits
  PHIL 3033 Business Ethics 3 credits
And any four of:
  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:
  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:
  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:
  • INFO 3160
  • INFO 3170
  • INFO 3180
  • INFO 3240
  • INFO 3241
  • INFO 3290
  • INFO 4110
  • INFO 4120
  • INFO 4330
  • INFO 4370
  • INFO 4380
  • INFO 4250

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:
  • INFO 3135
  • INFO 3225
  • INFO 3235
  • INFO 3245
  • INFO 3246
  • INFO 4105
  • INFO 4115
  • INFO 4210
  • INFO 4125
  • INFO 4225
  • INFO 4235

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:

Program Continuance Requirements:

Continuation in the co-op option requires:

Work Term Requirements:

Participation and enrolment in a co-op work term requires:

Co-op Requirements

The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:

Required:
  COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques 1 credit
And all of:
  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:
  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.

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2014

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