Program Overview

Business Technology Management

Overview

The Business Technology Management (BTM) option provides an overview of the information systems area, with hands-on lab experience. It is suitable for students who are technically savvy, detail-oriented, and possess creative problem-solving and analytical skills.

Am I the Right Fit for this Option?

If you are interested in computers and management, this option could be a great fit. It leads to careers where you can leverage technologies to meet and predict the changing needs of customers, succeeding in today's competitive business environment.

Business Technology Management Option Course Requirements

• Year 2
  • COMM_V 2051: Introduction to Management Information Systems
• Year 3
  • COMM_V 335: Information Systems Technology & Development (Term 1)
  • Three credits from the following courses:
    • COMM_V 436: Information Systems Analysis and Design (Term 2)
    • COMM_V 4372: Database Technology (Term 2)
    • COMM_V 438: Management of Information Systems (Term 1 or 2)
• Year 3 or 4
  • COMM_V 4393: Business Telecommunications
  • Six credits from COMM_V 436, COMM 437_V, COMM_V 4384
  • Note: Credit will only be given for one of COMM_V 437 and CPSC_V 304.
  • Note: Credit will be granted for only one of COMM_V 439 and CPSC_V 317.

Other BTM Courses Which May Be Taken as Electives

• COMM_V 336: Introduction to Digital Business
• COMM_V 3375: Business Programming and Analytics
• COMM_V 3386: Management of Cybersecurity
• COMM_V 435: CIO Strategies
• Note: Credit will be granted for only one of CPSC_V 103 and COMM_V 337.
• Note: Formerly numbered and titled COMM_V 486Y Cybersecurity. If you've completed the course as COMM_V 486Y, you are not permitted to take it again as COMM_V 338.

Careers in Business Technology Management

This option gives you the best of both worlds – a business background and knowledge in information systems, project management, IT consulting, and more. Being able to leverage technologies to meet and predict the changing needs of customers is pivotal to succeeding in today’s competitive business environment.