The BTech (IT) Program
Xing Liu, Ph.D, ChairComputer Science & Information Technology
School of BusinessKwantlen Polytechnic University
April 30, 2014
The Program
• BTech: Bachelor of Technology
• IT: Information Technology
• Students study advanced information technologies that integrate
Problem-solving skills Technical skills and Business knowledge
Program Structure (I)
• Two specializations:
– Network Administration and Security (NAS)– Mobile and Web Application Development (MWAD)
• Program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in
Computer networking and security Mobile and Web application development IT project management
Program Structure (II)
NAS MWAD General
Common 2nd Year Courses
Common 1st Year Courses
Diploma
Certificate
Degree
3rd year entry
1st year entry
Program Content
Discrete Math, OS, System Analysis,
Programming, Database, Project
Management, Business and
Entrepreneurship, Content
Management Systems. …
Networking, CISCO,
Servers, Wireless,
Data Centers, Virtualization
, Cloud Computing…
Cryptography, Network Security, Identity
Management, Digital
Forensics Mobile
Programming – iPhone,
Android; Data Structures, Software
Engineering, Software Quality
Assurance
Web Programming, Multimedia, Animations, Web design,
Website security, Human
Computer Interaction, Social Media
Apps
Co-op • Co-op course in classroom that teaches job
search and interview skills
• Co-op terms that
Provide students with on-site work experience Prepare students for future employment
• Diploma: two co-op terms
• Degree: three co-op terms
Co-op Employers:
• Employers that hire Our Co-op Students:
City of Richmond WorkSafe BC Environment Canada Pubic WorksImmigration and Refugee Board CRAHealth Canada Kwantlen IETBC Liquor Distribution Branch Phillips Hager NorthCoast Capital
Basic IT SolutionsIDigitalSyncrude Powerex Teekay ShippingHRSDC Transport Canada Pearson Schools Systems OptionsSkunkwerks
Program: Admission • 1st-Year Entry:
English 12*: C or equivalent (will be C+ in 2015)
Math 11 Foundations: C+ or Math 11 Pre-Calculus: C or equivalent
• 3rd-Year Entry (will be cancelled in 2015)
A computing related diploma with 2.7* GPA
• And Students are expected to have their own laptop
computers
Program: Job Prospects
“During the next decade, about 70 percent of new jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields will be for computing professionals”
- The Washington Post, April 23, 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/high-school-students-are-all-about-computers-but-get-little-instruction-in-computer-science/2014/04/23/13979eda-c185-11e3-bcec-b71ee10e9bc3_story.html?hpid=z3
Program: Job Prospects
• Canada Job Outlook 2011-2016:
Source:
Information and Communications Technology Council
http://www.ictc-ctic.ca
Job growth forecast
IT Jobs in the US: Forecast (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook
Handbook)
Job growth forecast
IT Jobs Salary in US: (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2013)
Program: Course Offerings
• Campus:
Surrey
Richmond (anticipated)
• Times
1st and 2nd year courses: 8:00am – 10:00pm
3rd and 4th year courses: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Monday to Saturday
What Our Graduates Are Doing Tech Support Analyst
Business AnalystSystem AdministratorSystem Support AnalystDesktop repairsProgrammerWeb DeveloperSoftware DeveloperSoftware EngineerBusiness Development ManagerIT managerProject ManagerTechnology Review ManagerSoftware TesterSoftware Quality Control Engineer
Graduate Schools
Our Faculty
• 13 Faculty Members
• All have advanced degrees
• Majority have industrial experiences
• All have substantial teaching experiences
Our Facilities
• Dedicated Computer Lab for the Department
• Shared Common Computer Labs
• Shared Multimedia/E-classrooms
• Up to Date Course Specific Hardware
• Up to Date Course Specific Software
Contact Us:
- Website:http://www.kpu.ca/business/csit
- Email:[email protected]
- Phone:604.599.3251
Thank you