INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Administered by the School of Information Technology Management
DEGREE: In the regular program: 8 four-month academic terms of study following Grade 12 U/M or OAC graduation. In the optional co-op program: 8 four-month academic terms of study and 5 four-month work terms following Grade 12 U/M or OAC graduation. Also offered on a part-time study basis.
ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M or OAC courses including the following:
NEW CURRICULUM: Grade 12 U courses in: English and Mathematics (one of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (MGA4U) or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U), or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60 percent or higher in each of these courses.
OLD CURRICULUM: OAC courses in: English and Mathematics (one of OAC Calculus, Algebra & Geometry or Finite Mathematics) with a minimum grade of 60 percent or higher in each of these courses.
NOTES:
1— ENG4U/EAE4U or English/Anglais OAC 1 is the preferred English.
2— Under the New Curriculum, Grade 12 U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U) or Grade 12 U Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (MGA4U) are the preferred Mathematics courses. Under the Old Curriculum OAC Calculus or OAC Algebra & Geometry are the preferred Mathematics courses.
3— Preference may be given to those who obtain 65 percent or higher in the OAC English and Mathematics subjects.
4— Competence in keyboarding and some experience with computer applications is recommended.
5— Ryerson will allow the mixing of U, M and OAC courses as applicable but comparable courses will not be double-counted. As well, Ryerson will not accept the "out of school" component of Grade 12 U/M co-op courses for admission consideration.
6— Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
Ryerson's Academic Council has approved a Distributed Learning Environment for the School of Information Technology Management. This innovative teaching environment will benefit all students, but will have the greatest impact on full-time students. First year program students will be required to pay a non-tuition related ancillary fee for a university-defined notebook computer and software to participate in the program. Further information can be obtained from the School's web site at
www.ryerson.ca/itm.
PROGRAM FOR (CAAT) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA GRADUATES
The School of Information Technology Management will accept graduates of three-year Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Business Administration Diplomas (Business Management) into their program. Students may complete the degree through full-or part-time evening studies by completing 22 courses in as little as four semesters combining day and part-time evening courses. Students with a three year Diploma in Business Administration specializing in Computer Programming will be considered on an individual basis. Consult
www.ryerson.ca/itm for current information.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Admission Guidelines
A CAAT Diploma in Business Administration with a minimum cumulative average of "B" (3.00). There is a limited number of spaces available, therefore admission is generally based on the grade point average earned for the diploma.
