Algonquin College

Programme overview

This four-year Honours Bachelor of Technology trains students to create and deploy information and communications technology solutions that deliver competitive advantage, productivity gains and innovation for organisations. The curriculum pairs software- and systems-focused technical skills with business topics such as economics, accounting, internal audit and human resource management. The program includes experiential elements such as simulation-based learning, interdisciplinary final-year team projects and paid co-operative education work term(s).

What you'll study

Students study both core technical and business topics. Example first-level courses listed by the program include:

• Introduction to Computer Programming (CST3100) — fundamentals of writing program code for business systems.
• Database Design Fundamentals (CST3101) — design and use of information storage and retrieval for business operations and decision-making.
• Communications and Academic Writing (ENL1100) — academic communication skills relevant to team and project work.
• Mathematics for Programming (MAT8003) — discrete mathematics foundations used in computing.
• Business Fundamentals (MGT4102) — introductory business principles (course listing truncated in source).

Across the program students gain experience in technology project management, systems analysis and design, software development and implementation, data analysis, database technologies, operating systems, web applications and information security. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, agent technologies and mobile/wearable computing are also incorporated.

Entry requirements

The source text does not provide detailed entry criteria. The program is offered full-time as a four-year honours degree; applicants should consult Algonquin College admissions materials for specific academic and English-language prerequisites and competitive availability information.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in the information and communications technology workforce where they can apply combined software development and business skills. Typical areas of work named by the program include software systems development, technology project management, systems analysis and roles involving databases, web applications and information security. The curriculum and team-based projects aim to enable rapid workplace integration.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program includes optional paid co-operative education work terms; the college indicates co-op students can earn between $7,000 and $10,000 per work term, though co-op placements are subject to availability and eligibility and are not guaranteed. Co-op participation may incur fees. The program is eligible for the Canadian Post-Graduation Work Permit under the college’s review of program classifications; applicants should review current immigration guidance and the college's financial aid pages for scholarships, bursaries and other funding options.