2010-2011 Faculty Of Business And Information Technology Viewbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS :: WELCOME FROM THE DEAN

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:: COMMERCE

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:: COMMERCE BRIDGE PROGRAM

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:: GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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:: NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

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:: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE PROGRAMS

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:: INTERNSHIPS

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:: ADMISSIONS

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:: CONTACT INFORMATION

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PUBLISHED BY UOIT 2009

WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) where we offer stimulating, innovative, market-driven programs that will prepare you for an exciting and successful career in a broad range of fields in business, information technology or both. Our Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program is designed to enhance your understanding of key business functions and systems technologies. As a student you can select a major in Accounting, E-commerce, Finance or Marketing or choose the Human Resources Management concentration. If you are interested in accounting, we offer courses that will enable you to meet the chartered accountant (CA), certified management accountant (CMA) or certified general accountant (CGA) designations. Within our Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program, you can choose Game Development and Entrepreneurship or Networking and Information Technology (IT) Security specializations as a foundation for your future career. As a designated Cisco Networking Academy, UOIT is proud to offer you the opportunity to develop the skills you need to complete your Cisco certification. Following successful completion of all third-year requirements, you may be able to participate in a contracted learning partnership with leading businesses through our internship program. This program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to apply your skills to the challenges of business life and gain valuable practical experience while also helping you develop networking and lifelong career success. We also offer Canada’s only Master of IT Security degree program and in September 2009, UOIT also launched a Master of Business Administration degree program. If you have not already done so, please take time to browse our website, www.businessandit.uoit.ca. If you have any questions about our faculty or our programs, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on campus.

Dr. Pamela Ritchie Dean, Faculty of Business and Information Technology

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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) The Commerce program at UOIT has been developed to enhance your understanding of key business functions and current systems technologies, preparing you to succeed in a specialized field such as accounting, e-commerce, finance, marketing or human resources management. During the first two years of the Bachelor of Commerce program you will begin with a common program of study and learn from simulations, teamwork and case study analyses. All of this combined will help you develop a solid understanding of all aspects of commerce, as well as giving you the flexibility to explore your interests in a specific area. YEAR 1 Semester 1 Introduction to Programming Management of the Enterprise Mathematical Foundations for Business Microeconomics One general elective Semester 2 Collaborative Leadership External Environment of Management Financial Accounting I Macroeconomics Statistics YEAR 2 Semester 1 Finance I Financial Accounting II Introduction to Operations Management Marketing I Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 Finance II Introduction to Human Resources Management Introduction to Project Management and Supply Chain Management Managerial Accounting Marketing II

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At the end of your second year, you will select one of the following majors: :: Accounting;

FAST FACT: AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, UOIT’S MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) DEGREE PROGRAM CAN BE COMPLETED IN 16 MONTHS OF FULL-TIME STUDY OR MAY BE TAKEN ON A PART-TIME BASIS. CONCENTRATION OPTIONS ARE FINANCE; INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; MARKETING; OR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.

:: E-commerce; :: Finance; or :: Marketing. This degree also offers a concentration in Human Resources Management. Students may also select one of the above subjects (with the exception of Human Resources Management) as their minor.

ACCOUNTING The Accounting major meets all of the requirements of the three professional accounting designations – certified general accountants (CGA), certified management accountants (CMA) and chartered accountants (CA). To help ensure you have the skills and abilities necessary for success in your professional exams and careers, UOIT’s accounting courses are very demanding. Graduates with a major in Accounting can expect to pursue career paths in the financial and banking sectors. Career opportunities include: :: Auditors; :: Bankers; :: Chief financial officers; :: Controllers; :: Credit analysts; :: Financial analysts; :: Internal auditors; :: Lenders; and :: Tax auditors. YEAR 3 AND 4 COURSES Advanced Auditing Advanced Financial Accounting Advanced Managerial Accounting Advanced Taxation Information Systems Auditing Standards and Applications Intermediate Financial I and II Introduction to Taxation Financial Statement Analysis Five general electives

E-COMMERCE Electronic commerce (e-commerce) describes the use of electronic communication networks, (e.g. Internet, intranet and extranet), in conducting economic activities between business partners. As an E-commerce graduate, you will possess the skills and qualifications to enter a growing number of exciting careers in the public or private sectors.

“As a third-year Commerce student at UOIT, I have enjoyed the first two years of the program greatly. The generality of the first half of the program helped me a lot in choosing what to major in. The professors have been great and the teaching assistants have been extremely helpful in my studies. I am confident that after completing the Commerce program, I will certainly have the skills needed to excel in the business world but more importantly, the personal qualities to ease the transition from school to work.” – Garrett McCabe, third-year Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) student

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Career opportunities include: :: Analysts; :: Communications managers; :: Consultants;

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:: Content managers; :: Development managers; :: E-business directors; and :: Project leaders. YEAR 3 AND 4 COURSES Applied Internet Multimedia Database Systems E-business Technologies E-commerce E-marketing Internet Engineering Server and Network Administration Website Design and Management Two E-commerce electives

FINANCE Finance is the most encompassing of all business sectors, focusing on and addressing the ways in which individuals, businesses and organizations raise, allocate and use monetary resources over time. At UOIT, our Finance program prepares you to be a future finance professional, enjoying a rewarding career in fields such as banking, financial services, insurance, investments and corporate and government finance. Career opportunities include: :: Bankers; :: Budget directors; :: Chief financial officers; :: Financial analysts; :: Financial planners; :: Investment advisors; :: Loan officers; :: Portfolio managers; :: Securities traders; and :: Treasury managers. YEAR 3 AND 4 COURSES Advanced Corporate Finance Applications Business Forecasting Techniques Derivative Securities Equity Asset Analysis Financial Application Tools Financial Institutions Financial Statement Analysis Fixed Income Strategies International Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Personal Finance Portfolio and Investment Strategies Working Capital Management Finance Electives

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT*

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MAJORS

The Human Resources Management concentration provides you with training in preparation for the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) knowledge exam allowing you to complete the process of achieving the Certified Human Resources Professional designation. The curriculum is designed to teach you the skills and perspectives essential for a career in human resources management within any organization.

:: Information Systems; :: Strategic Management I and II; and :: The UOIT Edge I and II – Capstone Study Project. Please note: A selection of general business offerings are added each year to allow for more variety within the area of study.

Career opportunities include: :: Employee benefits managers; :: Employee relations representatives; :: Employment and placement managers; :: Human Resources specialists; and :: Training and development managers. YEAR 3 AND 4 COURSES Compensation and Benefits Health and Safety Human Resources Planning Industrial and Labour Relations Recruiting and Selection Training and Development *Not currently a major, but offered as a concentration “My experience at UOIT gave my career a jumpstart from the moment I graduated. The modern, career-focused curriculum and opportunities to tackle real business scenarios gave me the technological advantage that employers were looking for. This, coupled with the small class sizes and one-on-one interaction with professors, gave me an undergraduate experience that was second to none.”

MARKETING The Marketing major gives you training in consumer behaviour, marketing research and strategy formulation in a dynamic marketing environment. The curriculum is designed to teach you the skills and perspectives essential for careers in marketing, advertising, sales management, product management and marketing research.

– Daniel Morgan, 2007 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate, currently employed as program analyst, Ministry of Finance

Career opportunities include: :: Advertising executives; :: Brand managers; :: Marketing managers; :: Marketing research analysts; :: Product managers; :: Public relations managers; :: Purchasing managers; :: Retail managers; and :: Sales managers. YEAR 3 AND 4 COURSES Advertising Management Brand Management Consumer Behaviour E-marketing International Marketing Marketing Channels Marketing Communications Marketing Research Marketing Strategy High-tech Marketing Two Marketing electives https://connect.uoit.ca

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COMMERCE BRIDGE PROGRAM The Commerce Bridge program provides you with an opportunity to apply the diploma or degree you have previously earned toward a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at UOIT. As a student enrolled in the Commerce Bridge program you can complete the five prescribed bridge courses in as little as one semester of study. Upon successful completion of these courses with a minimum cumulative B average or 3.0 grade point average (GPA), you can apply directly to the third year of the UOIT Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree program.

BRIDGE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS For graduates of business programs: :: Finance I and II; :: Financial Accounting; :: Managerial Accounting; and :: One general elective. For graduates of non-business programs: :: Finance I and II; :: Financial Accounting; :: Managerial Accounting; and :: Statistics.

FAST FACT: SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION, 84 PER CENT OF THE 2007 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) GRADUATING CLASS HAD SECURED A POSITION IN A RELATED FIELD.

“As a recent Bachelor of Commerce graduate, I can sincerely say that UOIT’s program has benefitted me greatly. Students learn from passionate, knowledgeable and experienced professors who focus on a balance of theory and application. After completing my third year, I pursued a 16-month marketing-related internship, which allowed me to apply classroom concepts to real world situations. Regardless of which area you choose to specialize in, the opportunities for graduates are limitless.” – Adam Wingate, 2009 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate, currently employed as event marketing assistant, BMW Group Canada

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BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONOURS)

Sound and Audio for Games One general or Business minor elective YEAR 3 Semester 1 Advanced Computer Graphics Entrepreneurial Finance Game Engine Design and Implementation Introduction to Project Management One general or Business minor elective Semester 2 Distributed Systems and Networking Filmmaking Game Design and Production II Intermediate Animation Techniques One general or Business minor elective

GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP This program is designed to provide you with expertise in the field of game design and technology, while encompassing its core value of entrepreneurship. The curriculum will enable you to quickly advance your career by focusing on the knowledge and skills in business and management necessary to facilitate rewarding employment in existing corporations and entrepreneurial opportunities.

YEAR 4 Semester 1 Advanced Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence for Games Virtual Reality and User Interaction UOIT Edge I – Capstone Study Project One general or Business minor elective

UOIT’s Gaming Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art workstations including all required software for development of animations, models, sound production, game engines and gameplay code. Career opportunities include: :: Game designers;

Semester 2 Business of Gaming Demo Reel Development Multiplayer and Online Game Development UOIT Edge II – Capstone Study Project One general or Business minor elective

:: Game product managers; :: Project managers; and :: Simulation specialists (military and civil domain). YEAR 1 Semester 1 Creative Writing and Narrative Concepts Discrete Mathematics Graphic Design I Introduction to Programming One general elective Semester 2 Graphic Design II Introduction to Entrepreneurship Object Oriented Programming Linear Algebra and Physics for Games One general elective YEAR 2 Semester 1 Algorithms and Data Structures Computer Animation: Algorithms and Techniques Computer Architecture Photographic and Image Processing Techniques Principles of Marketing

“Heading into a newly established university like UOIT, I was not sure what to expect both academically and socially. However, I soon found out that the campus boasted friendly students, faculty and staff members. UOIT was the only university to offer a unique Game Development program, easily making it my first choice during the application process. Thanks to the efforts of our professors, we are able to visit big name development studios and have industry leaders come in for guest lectures.”

Semester 2 Accounting for IT Game Design and Production I Introduction to Computer Graphics

– Ryan Wang, third-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Game Development and Entrepreneurship student https://connect.uoit.ca

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NETWORKING AND IT SECURITY

YEAR 3

Computer networking has become an integral part of today’s business environment. The specialization in Networking and IT Security offers comprehensive knowledge and skills in planning, designing, installing, operating, managing and securing information technology infrastructure. The core curriculum includes mandatory courses in business and management in addition to technical courses, providing students with the necessary business background and technological skills to make significant contributions in today’s workplace. The coursework will prepare you to manage the continuing changes and challenges of the IT profession and for two levels of the Cisco certification program, namely, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE®) is offered as a technical elective. As a student in the Network and IT Security program, you may also take business minor courses to obtain a minor in E-commerce or Marketing.

Semester 1 Introduction to Project Management Operating System Management Signals and Random Processes Web Programming One general or Business minor elective Semester 2 Basics of Digital Transmission Cryptography, Malware and Network Security Database Systems Operating System Security One general or Business minor elective YEAR 4 Semester 1 Enterprise Network Management IT Security Policies and Procedures Law and Ethics of IT UOIT Edge I – Capstone Study Project One general, Business minor or Technical elective

Career opportunities include: :: Database security managers; :: Information security officers; :: IT security trainers; :: Network administrators;

Semester 2 IT Forensics Web Service and E-business Security One Technical elective UOIT Edge II – Capstone Study Project One general, Business minor or Technical elective

:: Network infrastructure designers; :: Network security specialist; :: Technology project managers; and :: Web application managers. YEAR 1 Semester 1 Discrete Mathematics Information Technology Introduction to Networking I Introduction to Programming Technical Communications Semester 2 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Introduction to Networking II Introductory Calculus Object-Orientated Programming One general elective YEAR 2 Semester 1 Advanced Networking I Algorithms and Data Structures Computer Architecture Principles of Marketing One general or Business minor elective

“During my first three years at UOIT, I have witnessed many exciting changes and growth. There is clear evidence that the school is committed to not only bringing in professors with extensive academic experience but also those who possess valuable, real-world knowledge. The commitment to students doesn’t end there. They have improved the learning environment with the addition of three labs that directly benefit IT students - the Hacker Lab, the Networking Lab and the Gaming Lab. All of these things contribute to a great hands-on learning environment.”

Semester 2 Advanced Networking II E-business Technologies Introduction to Computer Security Operating Systems One general or Business minor elective

– Andrew Thompson, third-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Networking and IT Security student 11

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE PROGRAM If you have completed a two- or three-year Computer Systems Technology diploma program or related programs at an Ontario community college you will be considered for admission to UOIT’s Information Technology Bridge program and may be eligible to receive up to 45 transfer credits. Information Technology Bridge requirements: :: Computer Architecture; :: Discrete Mathematics; :: Introductory Calculus; :: Introduction to Entrepreneurship; and :: One general or technical elective.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE PROGRAMS – GAME DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION If you have completed a two- or three-year diploma in Game Development diploma program or related programs at an Ontario community college you will be considered for admission to UOIT’s Information Technology Bridge program with specialization in Game Development and may be eligible to receive up to 45 transfer credits. Information Technology Bridge – Game Development specialization requirements: :: Computer Architecture; :: Discrete Mathematics; :: Introduction to Entrepreneurship; :: Introductory Calculus; and :: Object Oriented Programming.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 3 To proceed to the third year of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program, you must achieve an overall B average or 3.0 GPA in the prescribed five courses of the Bridge program.

“Lab work in information technology is the place where you get to see the lessons come alive. Using some of the most technologically advanced equipment and software, we get to see viruses in action or malware being implemented and mitigated against. It’s reassuring to be able to say in an interview that you’ve already used the equipment and simulated similar network environments. Our practical knowledge shows employers we’re ready to hit the ground running.” – Joseph Harry, fourth-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Networking and IT Security student

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Internship opportunities are available to you after completing all courses in your program up to and including third year. Obtaining internship placements is competitive and you must have a minimum B+ average or cumulative 3.3 GPA to be eligible. Internship placements equate to 560 hours of progressive experience on a full- or part-time basis. Successful work placement completion and final report submission result in both a grade and six credits toward your program’s degree requirements. This program offers you the opportunity to engage in a contracted learning partnership with businesses in Durham Region and around the globe. You are given the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to the challenges of organizational life and gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS: :: BDO Dunwoody; :: Deloitte and Touche; :: Dutchmaster Nurseries Ltd.; :: General Motors of Canada; :: IBM; :: Ubisoft; :: KPMG; :: The Ministry of Finance; :: Ontario Power Generation; :: Research in Motion; and :: Sodexho.

“I wouldn’t trade the internship experience at UOIT for anything! My placement was at Oshawa Centre, owned by Ivanhoe Cambridge. Internships give you an amazing opportunity to build up your confidence, apply the concepts taught in class and develop your flare in any specialization you choose. I am now back at Oshawa Centre as their assistant marketing director. The skills, technology and teachings are second to none at UOIT and I am proud to be part of such a modern, cutting-edge university.” – Charly Wellings-Gray, 2008 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate, currently employed as assistant marketing director of Oshawa Centre, Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.

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UOIT 2010-2011 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS UOIT expects students applying for admission to undergraduate bachelor programs to present at minimum: :: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of six 4U or 4M credits or equivalent or mature applicant status*; and :: Credits, courses and minimum grades to satisfy the academic prerequisites of specific programs. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year-to-year. Student selection is determined through consideration of a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Due to space limitations, preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. PROGRAM

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Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (with a recommended minimum average of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U (with a recommended minimum average of 60 per cent).

COMMERCE BRIDGE

DBB

A minimum of any two-year college diploma with a minimum 75 per cent average (or corresponding letter grade) or a three-year university degree with a minimum 70 per cent average (or corresponding letter grade).

GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DGD

Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (with a recommended minimum average of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U (with a recommended minimum average of 60 per cent).

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SPECIALIZATION

DIT

Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (with a recommended minimum average of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U (with a recommended minimum average of 60 per cent).

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE

DIB

A two- or three-year diploma in Computer System Technology or related program with a minimum average of 75 per cent (or corresponding letter grade). Graduates of diploma programs in other disciplines should contact UOIT to determine admissions eligibility.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE – GAME DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION

DGB

A two- or three-year diploma in Game Development or related program with a minimum average of 80 per cent (or corresponding letter grade). Graduates of diploma programs in other disciplines should contact UOIT to determine admissions eligibility.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LEGEND ENG4U - Compulsory 4U English MHF4U - 4U Advanced Functions MCV4U - 4U Calculus and Vectors MDM4U - 4U Mathematics of Data Management

*A mature applicant is defined as one whom: :: Will have reached the age of 21 by December 31 of the year of application; :: Has been away from formal education for at least two years; :: Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; :: Has not completed any post-secondary education; and :: Is not eligible for admission as a secondary school graduate. Mature applicants may be admitted upon successful completion of secondary-level courses in the prerequisite subjects for their intended program of study and must meet the minimum admissions average.

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HOW TO APPLY Apply for all UOIT programs through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) at www.ouac.on.ca. You can apply to up to three programs at UOIT for a base application fee of $115 for Ontario high school students. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 13, 2010 for Ontario secondary students, while the deadlines for non-Ontario secondary students and all required admissions documentation is Friday, April 30, 2010. For questions about the application process, contact OUAC at: T: 519.823.1940 F: 519.823.5232

CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, contact: T: 905.721.3190 F: 905.721.3178 E: [email protected] or [email protected] www.businessandit.uoit.ca

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