Program Overview
Over the last couple of decades, the IT industry has undergone a transformation as technology has permeated all areas of business. In most organisations IT has changed from a support department installing and troubleshooting systems to a key enabler of business strategy and competitiveness, applying digital solutions to business problems.
The Information and Communication Technology in Business program is a hybrid qualification designed to address the business need for multi-skilled individuals possessing the IT, business and interpersonal skills required for the 21st century digital economy. The program has been structured to provide learners with a wide range of options encompassing IT, software and systems, infrastructure, and business.
Students begin with some of the essential elements of business: communication and presentation skills, accounting, and an overview of the functional areas of business. Foundations of technology are also integrated into the learning path to build skills on copywriting, user experience design, spreadsheets, databases, e-commerce applications, and project management.
To advance the foundational skills and knowledge, students also learn about various representations of technology that are manifest in today’s digital economy, from its infrastructure (networks, cloud computing, mobile technology, and cyber resilience), as well as digital marketing fundamentals and social media in business, and the introduction to agile development and software development.
Program Details
| College Introduction |
| CPDT100 | College Success Strategies and Orientation (20 hours) |
| Business Essentials |
| CMNS110 | Business Communication Essentials (40 hours) |
| CMNS115 | Effective Presentations (40 hours) |
| ACCT101 | Principles of Accounting (40 hours) |
| BUSN115 | Functional Areas of Business (40 hours) |
| Technology Foundations |
| CMNS125 | Writing for Digital Media (40 hours) |
| DIGD116 | User Experience for the Web (40 hours) |
| ITEC104 | Fundamentals of Information Systems (40 hours) |
| ITEC137 | IT in Business: Spreadheets (40 hours) |
| ITEC155 | Working with Databases (40 hours) |
| BUSN215 | E-Commerce 1: Business Models and Technology (40 hours) |
| BUSN216 | E-Commerce 2: Marketing, Media, and Social Networks (40 hours) |
| PROJ205 | Teamwork and Project Management in ICT (40 hours) |
| Technology in Business Applications |
| NETW157 | Computer Networking: Introduction for Business (40 hours) |
| ITEC117 | Cloud Computing (40 hours) |
| ITEC168 | Mobile Technology (40 hours) |
| MKTG167 | Digital Marketing: Fundamentals (40 hours) |
| MKTG177 | Social Media and Business (40 hours) |
| BUSN147 | Agile Development: Introduction (40 hours) |
| PGMD107 | Developing Software: Introduction (40 hours) |
| ITEC177 | Cyber Resilience (40 hours) |
Fee Structure
| Fees (in CAD) | International Students | Domestic Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $19,125 | $13,388 |
| Assessment Fee | $250 | $0 |
| Application Fee | $1,000 | $250 |
| Administration Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Other Fee | $300 | $0 |
| Textbook Fee | $1,941 | $1,941 |
| Course Material Fees | $161 | $161 |
| Total Fees | $22,977 | $15,940 |
Requirements
- High school graduates or mature student status (19 years or older at start of program)
- Language requirement (recommended for optimum success)
- Grade 12 level English or
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Academic) or equivalent; or
- TOEFL 60-78; or
- PTE Academic ( Minimum 50 Overall); or
- CLB 7; or
- CAEL 50; or
- Duolingo 85-90 (englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants); or
- College entrance test (50% minimum)
- International students must comply with the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in respect to study permit.
For more information on language requirements where internationally-recognized tests and other equivalencies are accepted, please consult with our admissions staff.