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. The BTech in IT degree can be completed as a general degree or students can specialize in Network Administration and Security or Mobile and Web Application Development.
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Declaration Requirements
Students intending to graduate with this School of Business degree must declare the credential. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- In good academic standing with the University
- Completion of a minimum of 15 credits of undergraduate coursework.
Curricular Requirements
The degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits of required courses and electives. The degree program with Co-operative Education requires an additional 28 credits of Co-op Education credits.
Note: BC Math 11 Foundations with a minimum grade of C+ (or an equivalent course) is a prerequisite for several INFO courses in Year 1. Consult an Academic Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly.
Year 1
One of: |
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BUQU 1130 | Business Mathematics | 3 credits | |
MATH 1140 | Calculus I (Business Applications) | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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BUQU 1230 | Business Statistics | 3 credits | |
MATH 1115 | Statistics 1 | 3 credits | |
MATH 2341 | Introduction to Statistics for Business | 4 credits | |
All of: |
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INFO 1111 | Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software | 3 credits | |
INFO 1112 | Principles of Program Structure and Design I | 3 credits | |
INFO 1113 | Systems Analysis and Design | 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 | |
PHIL 1150 | Introduction to Formal Logic | 3 credits |
Year 2
All of: |
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BUSI 1110 | Fundamentals of Business in Canada | 3 credits | |
CMNS 1140 | Introduction to Professional Communication | 3 credits | |
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 2315 | Data Structure | 3 credits | |
INFO 2411 | Foundations of Computer Security | 3 credits | |
INFO 2413 | System Development Project | 3 credits | |
INFO 2416 | Server Operating Systems | 3 credits |
Year 3
All INFO Core Courses: |
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INFO 3110 | Professional Communications in Information Technology | 3 credits | |
INFO 3150 | Object-Oriented Software Engineering | 3 credits | |
INFO 3250 | Content Management and Information Architecture | 3 credits | |
INFO 3280 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 credits | |
Plus any four INFO electives:* |
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INFO 3135 | Advanced Web Application Development | 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 3245 | Mobile Programming I | 3 credits | |
INFO 3390 | Networking Technologies III | 3 credits | |
Plus one of: |
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CBSY 3100 | Ethics in Information Technology | 3 credits | |
PHIL 3033 | Business Ethics | 3 credits | |
PHIL 3109 | Foundations in Ethics | 3 credits | |
And one Breadth Elective: |
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Chosen from courses numbered 1100 or higher in any area of study other than CBSY, CPSC, or INFO. | 3 credits |
Year 4
All INFO Core Courses: |
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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 | |
Plus any five INFO electives:* |
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INFO 4105 | Search Engine Principles | 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 4235 | Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development | 3 credits | |
INFO 4260 | Network Technologies IV | 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 | |
And two Breadth Electives: |
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Chosen from courses numbered 1100 or higher in any area of study other than CBSY, CPSC, or INFO. | 3 credits |
Note: * Students may select INFO electives in Year 3 and Year 4 to satisfy the requirements for a degree specialization.
Degree Specializations
Network Administration and Security
To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Network Administration and Security, students must successfully complete all of:
INFO 3170 | Security of Enterprise Networks | 3 credits | |
INFO 3180 | Wireless Networks | 3 credits | |
INFO 3240 | Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | 3 credits | |
INFO 3390 | Networking Technologies III | 3 credits | |
INFO 4110 | Cloud Computing | 3 credits | |
INFO 4120 | Digital Forensics | 3 credits | |
INFO 4260 | Network Technologies IV | 3 credits | |
INFO 4370 | Security of Wireless Systems | 3 credits | |
INFO 4380 | Wireless Sensor Networks | 3 credits |
Mobile and Web Application Development
To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Mobile and Web Application Development, students must successfully complete all of:
INFO 3135 | Advanced Web Application Development | 3 credits | |
INFO 3225 | Web Multimedia | 3 credits | |
INFO 3235 | Software Quality Assurance | 3 credits | |
INFO 3245 | Mobile Programming I | 3 credits | |
INFO 4105 | Search Engine Principles | 3 credits | |
INFO 4115 | Website Design | 3 credits | |
INFO 4125 | Web Site Security | 3 credits | |
INFO 4235 | Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development | 3 credits | |
INFO 4330 | Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 3 credits |
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 and Entrance Requirements:
- Declaration of Co-op specialization in the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology program.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Maximum of 75 credits completed
Work Term and Program Continuance Requirements:
Procedures for enrolment in Co-operative Education work terms are outlined in the COOP course descriptions. Conditions for continuance in the program are:
- Successful completion of COOP 1101 prior to completing 75 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Instructor Permission
Co-op Course Requirements
The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses: |
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COOP 1101 | Job Search Techniques | 1 credit | |
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 | |
Note: These COOP courses must be completed sequentially. COOP 1150, 2150, 3150, or 4150 may be taken part-time over two consecutive semesters as COOP 1150A/1150B, COOP 2150A/2150B, COOP 3150A/3150B or COOP 4150A/4150B. Co-op courses may be used only to satisfy the Co-op designation and cannot be used to satisfy other curricular requirements of the program. |
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.
At a Glance
School of Business
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Offered At:
- Surrey
Start Date(s):
- September
- January
- May
Intake Type:
- Open intake
Format:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Co-op
Minimum Credits Required:
- 120
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2015