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Business Technology Management
Limitations
Units applied to one certificate may be applied also to major or minor programs of a bachelor's degree under the normal regulations governing those programs but may not be applied to another Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV certificate or diploma.
Grade Requirements
In addition to normal university grade point average requirements, the Beedie School of Business requires a minimum 2.30 overall Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Business course grade point average for entry into all 300 and 400 division business courses.
For a course to be accepted as fulfilling a prerequisite, or for a lower division requirement, or for a core course to be accepted in a student's program in business, a student must have obtained a minimum grade of C- (C minus).
A minimum grade point average of 2.00 calculated on all courses applied towards the certificate is required for graduation from a business certificate.
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 26 to 28 units, including 5 core courses, one of the TWO specializations, and an experiential component, as below. The number of units will differ based on the BTM specialization selected by student (BTM-MIS=28, BTM-Financial Services=26)
Core Courses
Students must complete all of
Introduction to the hard and soft skills of project management. Management software and techniques such as work breakdown, estimation, budgeting and status reporting are used. Applies structured processes and develops team-based skills and knowledge. Assumes no prior computing or technical knowledge. Prerequisite: 45 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
Prepares students to model, analyze and propose improvements to business processes. In the major project, students analyze a process within an organization and use current techniques and tools to propose changes and a supporting information system. Prerequisite: BUS 237 with a minimum grade of C-; 45 units; OR Data Science majors with 45 units. Students with credit for BUS 394 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Utilizes technology to support analysis and decision making abilities by identifying, analyzing and effectively reporting important business information. Concepts of data warehousing, data mining and visualizing data are introduced. A variety of software applications are used to demonstrate tools and techniques that support analysis and decision making for managers. Prerequisite: BUS 336, 360W, both with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Corequisite: BUS 336 can be taken concurrently.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30β8:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Focuses on the design and use of integrated database management systems in organizations. Students create data models for capturing and storing data from business operations, organizing it for deriving business intelligence, aggregating and visualizing the information for decision-making. Structured query language is primarily used for all the above data management activities. Prerequisite: BUS 360W, 362, both with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Focuses both on current issues (e.g. build/buy, outsourcing, alignment) and emerging issues (e.g. social networking, utility computing, knowledge management and privacy) in obtaining value from information technology. Prerequisite: BUS 237, 360W, both with a minimum grade of C-; 90 units. Recommended: BUS 362.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 6:00β8:50 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Students must complete the courses associated with one of the two following specializations for the certificate:
Management Information Systems Specialization
This course will focus on the practical application of business technology management knowledge and skills to develop business systems. Students will learn how to apply knowledge from prior MIS courses and develop applications for Internet-enabled businesses. The students targeted are primarily Beedie MIS students who have preferably taken BUS 362 & BUS 464, in which they conceptualize the data and functional requirements for business software. The course will thus deepen skills in process logic, data management, and user interface design in business domains. Prerequisite: BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: BUS 362, BUS 464, CMPT 354. Students with credit for BUS 492 (Summer 2017) may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and any two of
Development and use of simulation models as an aid in making complex management decisions. Hands on use of business related tools for computer simulation. Issues related to design and validation of simulation models, the assessment of input data, and the interpretation and use of simulation output. Prerequisite: BUS 336, 360W, both with a minimum grade of C-, 60 units; OR Data Science majors with BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-, 60 units.
Explores strategic issues and technologies in contemporary web-based business, from the evolution of business applications on the Internet through to contemporary Open Source and Web 2.0 applications. In depth exploration of new technology and business applications related to these technologies. Prerequisite: BUS 237, 360W, both with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Addresses theoretical foundation and research associated with leadership, including a critical assessment of what leaders do. Issues such as gender and leadership, leadership ethics, and culture and leadership will be examined. Prerequisite: BUS 272, 360W, and either 374 or 381, all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 490-495 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: Will vary according to topic. BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: Will vary according to topic. BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: As stated by the faculty at the time of offering and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
and one of
An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language, e.g. Python. The students will be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; recursion; reading and writing files; measuring performance of algorithms; debugging tools; basic terminal navigation using shell commands. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 130 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Victor Cheung |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Diana Cukierman |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Angelica Lim |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Angelica Lim |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
We shall examine the structure of the Internet and the World Wide Web as well as design and create web sites. Students who have obtained credit for, or are currently enrolled in a CMPT course at the 200 division or higher, CMPT 125, 135 or 170, or IAT 265 or 267 may not take CMPT 165 for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Introduces topics in human perception, cognition and embodied action as a foundation of design for human use. It explores the practical application of techniques for analyzing diverse interactive situations and designing effective user interfaces. Students will engage in the analysis and design of a simple user interface, gaining detailed knowledge and experience with the standard basic techniques for interface specification, prototyping and evaluation. Prerequisite: Completion of 21 units, including at least one lower division "W" course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Brian Fisher |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 3:00β4:50 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 5:00β6:50 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 3:00β4:50 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 5:00β6:50 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
*When offered as a selected topics course in Management Information Systems.
Financial Services Specialization
All of
An examination of financial institutions and the markets in which they operate. Topics may include: institutional structure, financial contract forms, valuation and pricing relationships, financial intermediation, financial transacting, the regulatory environment, risk measurement and hedging strategies. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360W, all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30β8:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Corporate decisions in the context of financial markets. Topics include: real asset investments, financing alternatives, dividend policy, working capital management, and corporate securities valuation. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360W, all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to international financial markets and institutions and to the management of assets and liabilities in an international/multinational setting. Topics to be covered include: exchange rate determination and management of foreign exchange risk; interest rate swaps; international portfolio management; comparative markets; and country risk. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360W, all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 4:30β7:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Both the Financial Services and Management Information Systems specializations also require the completion of one of the following approved experiential or service learning components:
- Experience in a volunteer, internship, research assistantship or other non co-op work role within a student group, social enterprise, charitable organization, or non-profit organization related to Business and Technology.* Prior approval is required before the commencement of this experience by submitting a detailed outline describing activities that will be undertaken. Upon completion of these activities, students must submit a detailed outline and description of activities.
- Successful completion of at least one Co-operative Education (Co-op) work term with a focus related to Business and Technology.* A description (written by either the student or the organization and signed and validated by the employer/supervisor) of the organization and the student's role and activities with that organization must be submitted.
*Experience which will be considered relevant includes those that require a significant amount of work activities such as: (i) planning, managing and/or leading a business technology project; (ii) analyzing a business need and presenting a technology based solution or plan to address need; (iii) designing and presenting a technology enabled solution to a business problem; (iv) analyzing a business process and developing a plan to implement a technology enabled solution; and/or (v) developing a technology based solution to a business problem.