Faculty of Business

and Information
Technology
www.businessandit.uoit.ca

U N I V E R S I T Y O F O N T A R I O I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
:: WELCOME FROM THE DEAN 04

:: COMMERCE 05

:: COMMERCE BRIDGE PROGRAM 09

:: GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 10

:: NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY 11

:: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE PROGRAMS 12

:: INTERNSHIPS 13

:: ADMISSIONS 14

:: CONTACT INFORMATION 15

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 fbit@uoit.ca.
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 :: E-commerce;
DEGREE, UOIT’S MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION :: Finance; or
(MBA) DEGREE PROGRAM CAN BE COMPLETED IN 16
:: Marketing.
MONTHS OF FULL-TIME STUDY OR MAY BE TAKEN ON A
PART-TIME BASIS. CONCENTRATION OPTIONS ARE FINANCE; This degree also offers a concentration in Human Resources
Management. Students may also select one of the above subjects (with
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; MARKETING; OR LOGISTICS
the exception of Human Resources Management) as their minor.
AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.

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

“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
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.
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 :: Information Systems;
in preparation for the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) :: Strategic Management I and II; and
knowledge exam allowing you to complete the process of achieving the :: The UOIT Edge I and II – Capstone Study Project.
Certified Human Resources Professional designation. The curriculum is
Please note: A selection of general business offerings are added each
designed to teach you the skills and perspectives essential for a career in
year to allow for more variety within the area of study.
human resources management within any organization.
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

MARKETING I graduated. The modern, career-focused curriculum and opportunities
to tackle real business scenarios gave me the technological advantage
The Marketing major gives you training in consumer behaviour, marketing
that employers were looking for. This, coupled with the small class
research and strategy formulation in a dynamic marketing environment.
sizes and one-on-one interaction with professors, gave me an
The curriculum is designed to teach you the skills and perspectives
undergraduate experience that was second to none.”
essential for careers in marketing, advertising, sales management,
– Daniel Morgan, 2007 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate, currently employed
product management and marketing research.
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
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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.
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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.
“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
BACHELOR OF Sound and Audio for Games
One general or Business minor elective

INFORMATION YEAR 3
Semester 1
Advanced Computer Graphics
TECHNOLOGY Entrepreneurial Finance
Game Engine Design and Implementation

(HONOURS) Introduction to Project Management

One general or Business minor elective
Semester 2
Distributed Systems and Networking
GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Filmmaking
Game Design and Production II
This program is designed to provide you with expertise in the field of
Intermediate Animation Techniques
game design and technology, while encompassing its core value of
One general or Business minor elective
entrepreneurship. The curriculum will enable you to quickly advance your
career by focusing on the knowledge and skills in business and management
YEAR 4
necessary to facilitate rewarding employment in existing corporations and
entrepreneurial opportunities. Semester 1
Advanced Entrepreneurship
UOIT’s Gaming Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art workstations including
Artificial Intelligence for Games
all required software for development of animations, models, sound
Virtual Reality and User Interaction
production, game engines and gameplay code.
UOIT Edge I – Capstone Study Project
Career opportunities include: One general or Business minor elective
:: Game designers; Semester 2
:: Game product managers; Business of Gaming
:: Project managers; and Demo Reel Development
:: Simulation specialists (military and civil domain). Multiplayer and Online Game Development
UOIT Edge II – Capstone Study Project
YEAR 1 One general or Business minor elective

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 “Heading into a newly established university like UOIT, I was not sure
Algorithms and Data Structures what to expect both academically and socially. However, I soon found
Computer Animation: Algorithms and Techniques out that the campus boasted friendly students, faculty and staff
Computer Architecture members. UOIT was the only university to offer a unique Game
Photographic and Image Processing Techniques Development program, easily making it my first choice during the
Principles of Marketing application process. Thanks to the efforts of our professors, we are
Semester 2 able to visit big name development studios and have industry leaders
Accounting for IT come in for guest lectures.”
Game Design and Production I – Ryan Wang, third-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Game
Introduction to Computer Graphics Development and Entrepreneurship student

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NETWORKING AND IT SECURITY YEAR 3

Computer networking has become an integral part of today’s business Semester 1

environment. The specialization in Networking and IT Security offers Introduction to Project Management
comprehensive knowledge and skills in planning, designing, installing, Operating System Management
operating, managing and securing information technology infrastructure. Signals and Random Processes
The core curriculum includes mandatory courses in business and management Web Programming
in addition to technical courses, providing students with the necessary One general or Business minor elective
business background and technological skills to make significant Semester 2
contributions in today’s workplace. The coursework will prepare you to Basics of Digital Transmission
manage the continuing changes and challenges of the IT profession and Cryptography, Malware and Network Security
for two levels of the Cisco certification program, namely, Cisco Certified Database Systems
Network Associate (CCNA®) and Cisco Certified Network Professional Operating System Security
(CCNP). Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE®) is offered as a technical One general or Business minor elective
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 YEAR 4
Marketing. Semester 1
Career opportunities include: Enterprise Network Management
:: Database security managers; IT Security Policies and Procedures
:: Information security officers; Law and Ethics of IT
UOIT Edge I – Capstone Study Project
:: IT security trainers;
One general, Business minor or Technical elective
:: Network administrators;
Semester 2
:: Network infrastructure designers;
IT Forensics
:: Network security specialist;
Web Service and E-business Security
:: Technology project managers; and One Technical elective
:: Web application managers. UOIT Edge II – Capstone Study Project
One general, Business minor or Technical elective
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 “During my first three years at UOIT, I have witnessed many exciting
Computer Architecture changes and growth. There is clear evidence that the school is committed
Principles of Marketing to not only bringing in professors with extensive academic experience but
One general or Business minor elective also those who possess valuable, real-world knowledge. The commitment
Semester 2 to students doesn’t end there. They have improved the learning
Advanced Networking II environment with the addition of three labs that directly benefit IT students
E-business Technologies - the Hacker Lab, the Networking Lab and the Gaming Lab. All of these
Introduction to Computer Security things contribute to a great hands-on learning environment.”
Operating Systems – Andrew Thompson, third-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Networking
One general or Business minor elective and IT Security student

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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 OUAC CODE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (with a recommended minimum

COMMERCE DBC average of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U (with a
recommended minimum average of 60 per cent).

A minimum of any two-year college diploma with a minimum 75 per

cent average (or corresponding letter grade) or a three-year university
FAC U LT Y O F B U S I N E S S A N D I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y

COMMERCE BRIDGE DBB

degree with a minimum 70 per cent average (or corresponding letter
grade).

Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (with a recommended minimum

GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DGD average of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U (with a
recommended minimum average of 60 per cent).

Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (with a recommended minimum

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – NETWORKING AND INFORMATION
DIT average of 60 per cent) and one of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U (with a
TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SPECIALIZATION
recommended minimum average of 60 per cent).

A two- or three-year diploma in Computer System Technology or related

program with a minimum average of 75 per cent (or corresponding letter
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE DIB
grade). Graduates of diploma programs in other disciplines should contact
UOIT to determine admissions eligibility.

A two- or three-year diploma in Game Development or related program

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRIDGE – GAME DEVELOPMENT with a minimum average of 80 per cent (or corresponding letter grade).
DGB
SPECIALIZATION Graduates of diploma programs in other disciplines should contact UOIT
to determine admissions eligibility.

*A mature applicant is defined as one whom:

LEGEND :: Will have reached the age of 21 by December 31 of the year of application;
ENG4U - Compulsory 4U English :: Has been away from formal education for at least two years;
:: Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
MHF4U - 4U Advanced Functions
:: Has not completed any post-secondary education; and
MCV4U - 4U Calculus and Vectors
:: Is not eligible for admission as a secondary school graduate.
MDM4U - 4U Mathematics of Data Management
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: admissions@uoit.ca or FBIT@uoit.ca
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