Honours Bachelor of Information Technology Design and Management (BDM)

PGWP-eligible Program

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Study Option

Full-time

Credential

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

School of Information Technology Administration & Security

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Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in four formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to choose your preferred options when you select classes to build your course schedule. Selection for preferred course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: The impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
DCN120	Networking Technologies	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
ENG106	Writing Strategies	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid Online In-person
	This course focuses on critical thinking and the rhetorical elements of both persuasive and evaluative forms of writing. Students will learn to differentiate between shades of fact and opinion, objectivity and bias, and apply the techniques of sound argument for a variety of purposes. The main elements of effective communication and research techniques are also examined. Techniques explored and skills developed in this course are applied throughout the four years of the program.
ISM115	Design Thinking	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
OPS105	OS-Unix	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
OPS110	OS-Windows	Not offered	Not offered	In-person

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BAB140	Introduction to Financial Accounting	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
	This course prepares the learner to apply basic accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements for external reporting. Students will become skilled in the bookkeeping process which leads to the preparation of the financial statements. Through the use of case studies, group discussions and seminars, learners increase their ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information. Emphasis will be placed on ethical issues related to the accounting process. Topics include the accounting model, transaction analysis and accounting information processing as well as liquid assets, inventories, capital assets, liabilities and shareholders equity.
BTC240	Interpersonal Communications in Organizations	Online	Not offered	Not offered
	This communication course focuses on spoken and visual means of communication. Students will learn techniques for attentive listening, purposeful body language, and careful speaking. They will also learn the fundamentals of interpersonal skill development and apply effective interpersonal communication skills. Students will learn how to be effective leaders and motivate group members.
DCN220	Traditional Networks	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
OPS205	Open Systems Servers	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
OPS210	Proprietary Server Administration	In-person	Not offered	Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BTB520	Canadian Business Environment	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
BTC440	Business and Technical Writing	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
	This subject focuses on business and technical documentation and correspondence relevant to the software development field. Students will learn to write abstracts, formal and informal reports as well as technical briefs after studying industry examples. Students will learn to communicate complex problems and solutions in a variety of settings using emerging technologies. They will collaborate with teams to produce comprehensive research and critical analysis of information in software development.
OPS305	Open Systems Application Server	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
OPS310	Cloud Platform Management	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
SPR100	Introduction to Security	Not offered	Not offered	In-person

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BAB210	Business Statistics	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
	This subject introduces the learner to statistical methods of collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative data. Through the process of applying statistical methods, the ability to interpret quantitative data used for making generalizations, projections and decisions under uncertain conditions is developed. Emphasis will be on the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques within the workplace. Learners will utilize spreadsheet software to present and analyze data.
BAB240	Management Accounting	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
	In this course, students examine the fundamental concepts of management accounting including cost control, planning, decision making and performance evaluation utilized by users internal to the corporate organization. Specific items include standard costing, variance analysis, cost behaviours, budgeting, and break even analysis, make or buy decisions, return on investment and discounted cash flow for capital budgeting. The introduction of management accounting is applied to the analysis, interpretation and application to business including human resource decision making. Pre-requisite: BAB140
DCN420	Software Defined Networks	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
OPS405	Open System Automation	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
SPR530	Advanced Security Integration	In-person	Not offered	Not offered

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BAB235	Introduction to Marketing	Not offered	Not offered	Flexible
	This introduction to Marketing course emphasizes that marketing is an approach in business that stresses putting the customer at the center of its activities and focuses on satisfying customer needs and wants. Learners will locate and analyze markets, match products and examine the controllable elements of the marketing mix. Practical decisions that a manager utilizes in daily work interactions are a major focus of this course.
DCN530	Trends in Technology	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
HST400	Operations Management	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
	This course provides a foundation in operations management with an emphasis on the organizational and management principles that impact on the flow of product through a corporation. Students will gain an understanding of strategies, plant organization and location, capacity (people and equipment) planning, forecasting, purchasing, production planning and quality management as they are integrated into corporate operations to achieve mission statement success. The business skills acquired by students will enable them to understand the role of Human Resources in an operations management context, as well as the role of manufacturing and supply chain management technology to conduct business functions thereby enabling graduates to undertake the complex and global requirements of Human Resources as a strategic partner.
LSP400	Presentation Skills	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered
	This subject prepares students to make professional oral presentations to diverse audiences in a variety of settings. The fundamentals of public speaking and speech writing are covered, as well as the production and use of presentational aids. Students will be in introduced to Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop. They will familiarize themselves with presentation techniques using both PowerPoint and Photoshops raster based imaging manipulation and other Presentation aids. Pre-requisite: ENG205 or its equivalent
OPS410	Advanced Cloud Administration	Not offered	Not offered	Online
	This course offers advance comprehensive training in Microsoft Azure cloud administration. Students will develop the skills to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, secure identities, configure virtual networks, deploy and scale virtual machines, implement storage solutions, and monitor cloud infrastructure effectively. The course also covers more complex topics such as Azure DNS, VPN and hybrid connectivity, network security with firewalls and NSGs, system monitoring tools, backup and disaster recovery, server migration, and Windows Virtual Desktop. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications through hands-on labs and practical scenarios.
RIS330	Data Services and Management	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BAB905	Project Management	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
	Project management is an essential discipline used across all functions of the financial service environment and ensures the success of key deliverables such as new financial products and services and marketing initiatives along with accompanying technical infrastructure. This subject will cover topics including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement management.
DCN630	Network Design	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
LSP700	Applied Research Methodology	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
	In this course, learners develop their research skills through learning to conduct electronic and non-electronic searches. Learners practice summarizing, paraphrasing, analyzing and synthesizing information. Intellectual property issues are covered. The main focus of this course is to develop a thesis proposal on an issue related to their area of specialization in preparation for Applied Research Project. Accepted thesis proposals are implemented in Applied Research Project.
SRT411	Digital Data Analytics	Hybrid	Not offered	Not offered
	This course is an introduction to the digital data analysis for security students. We will look at capturing data from appropriate data sources (such as packet captures, log files, IDS systems, and configuration files) then analyzing and displaying this data, using visualization techniques, in ways that will help detect/mitigate threats or help fulfill compliance requirements. Emphasis is placed on using the applicable tools for data analysis and statistical review.
WTP200	Work Term Preparation	Online	Not offered	Not offered
	This Work Term Preparation course is designed to empower students with the tools, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the modern job market and achieve long-term career success. Through self-assessment, career exploration, helping students to identify and leverage skills from their existing experiences, students will develop a deep understanding of their personal strengths, values, personality, interests and goals. The course covers essential topics such as crafting professional résumés and cover letters, mastering interview techniques, and building a strong personal brand, including an online presence. Students will learn how to research career pathways, evaluate job market trends, and create actionable career plans tailored to their aspirations. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, networking, workplace readiness, and adapting to diverse organizational cultures. Additionally, the course provides insights into negotiating job offers, managing career transitions, and professional growth. With a focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement, this course equips students with the confidence and resources to pursue fulfilling careers while remaining adaptable in a dynamic and competitive workforce. Ideal for students preparing to enter the job market or those seeking to refine their career trajectory, this course fosters self-awareness, professional readiness, and strategic career planning.
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDM771	Design and Management, Co-op	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BMT855	Leadership for Managers	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
	In this course, three themes of leadership will be explored: the personal side of leadership, the evolution of leadership theory, and the social side of leadership. For each, a variety of experiential learning techniques including personal reflection, simulations, and problem-solving will engage the students as theory is introduced. Students will develop personal effectiveness skills that will assist them in their group and leadership roles.
HST430	Organizational Behaviour	Not offered	Not offered	Online
	This course is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment, organization, motivation and leadership processes that influence the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for a comprehensive analysis of organizational behaviour.
REA750	Research Project	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid
SRT751	Ethics and Law	Not offered	Not offered	Online
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BDM772	Design and Management, Co-op II	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
BMT850	Strategic Management	Not offered	Flexible	Not offered
	Students will have an opportunity to develop the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to assess and develop business strategies. Such strategies contribute toward competitive advantage and ongoing business viability and strength. Through the analysis of business cases, students will study the formulation of effective strategies and their implementation. They will learn how to evaluate the success of strategic decision making and how to revise strategies in light of changing business conditions.
BTM800	Technology Planning and Acquisition	Not offered	Flexible	Not offered
	Students learn how to identify the technology requirements for a business and then plan the steps necessary to select and acquire specific technology. The impact of technology trends on an organization, the purchasing process, including the Request for Proposal (RFP), contracting types, and how to manage contracts once in place will be discussed.
REA850	Research Project Implementation	Not offered	Hybrid	Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

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Seneca has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting May 9, 2022. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.