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Program Requirements
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The Diploma in Internet Business Technology is designed to provide a base in the fundamentals of computer science and exposure to Internet technology, web-based social media and web analytics. Students completing the diploma will be in an excellent position to understand and manage information technology-related issues in their workplace.
Required Courses (21 credits)
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CCS2 505 Applications Programming (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Tools and techniques in designing and implementing enterprise software applications by using modern programming languages on an advance software development framework.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Havas, Michael (Fall)
Restriction: Students must have successfully completed an introductory computer programming course. Students who have not met this requirement must successfully complete CCCS 300.
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CCS2 508 Web Application Development (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Use of web application frameworks to improve both productivity and time to market. Primary technology and fundamental architectural elements of programming web sites that produce content dynamically. Client-side and server-side application development, databases within web applications, and open source software stack for web applications.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Prokopski, Grzegorz (Winter)
Restriction: Students must have successfully completed an introductory computer programming course. Students who have not met this requirement must successfully complete CCCS 300.
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CGM2 510 Project Management: Tools and Techniques (3 credits)
Overview
Management : Focus on main concepts and theories of project management from initiation to close-out. Topics include: project life cycle, planning, scheduling, implementing, monitoring, controlling, close-out and ethics. The concepts presented apply to projects of various sizes, types and degrees of complexity.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Summer 2017
Instructors: Chasse, Andrew (Fall) Chasse, Andrew; Lapointe, Deirdre (Winter) Chasse, Andrew (Summer)
Restrictions: Open to students currently in a program. Not open to Special Students.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the third lecture day.
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CMIS 530 Digital Analytics and Targeting (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Covers fundamental techniques in measuring and analysing the digital marketing experience success and effectiveness as well as using audience data to improve advertising and content using targeting and experiments. How to measure, analyze, and act upon the evolving internet technologies and trends.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Aldik, Fares (Fall)
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CMIS 543 Internet Business Analysis and Optimization (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Tools and techniques to effectively design and advertise online. Measurement of results from marketing campaigns. Improve web user experience by optimising information architecture, navigation and website search engines. Management strategies in tracking and reporting of website activities and practical skills for successful web deployment will also be covered.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Mottaghi, Hoda (Winter)
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CMIS 544 Social Media Marketing and Technology (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Examines the use of social media in business, new channels of marketing, advertising and communication that make up the social media space, leveraging marketing channels for optimal results. Utilizes case studies and lab exercises from large corporations and small business to provide hands-on experience and real-world examples.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Muscott, Adam (Winter)
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CMIS 549 Digital Customer Experience and Technology (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Covers the fundamental techniques for understanding, analyzing and optimizing customer experience on digital platform. Best practices in designing and optimizing conversion actions in an online business. Management of customer data and confidentiality.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits from the following:
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CCS2 510 Computer Network and Internet Security (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Basic principles, design and performance of computer networks. Theory and technology, including network security models, cryptography protocols and standards, network security threats and types of attacks, security counter-measure strategies and tools, firewalls, access control and platform-specific security issues.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
- CCS2 535 Internet Business Project (3 credits)
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CCS2 550 Multimedia Communication Design and Marketing (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Emphasis on the application of visual communication and knowledge management in business decision making, communication, marketing and research. Focus on identification and management of tools, media, channel delivery and customer interaction. The course explores the applications, formats and best practice strategies in reaching the target audiences.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Ciobanu, Ovidiu (Winter)
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CCS2 590 Topics in Information Technology (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Specialized course covering an advanced topic in the information technology area selected from current issues or themes in literature.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Havas, Michael (Fall)
Students must have successfully completed an introductory computer programming course. Students who have not met this requirement must successfully complete CCCS 300.
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CMS2 527 Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 credits)
Overview
Management Science (CCE) : This course provides a managerial and technical focus on computational and business techniques which can help to identify new business opportunities and transform an organization鈥檚 future by optimizing operational and strategic decision making.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Troy, Philip (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): CMS2 500
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CPL2 510 Communication and Networking Skills (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : This course will provide students with leadership skills pertaining to communication and networking in the workplace. Topics covered include influencing, appraising situations, business networking, teamwork and delivering effective presentations.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Summer 2017
Instructors: Walsh, Brendan; Pitts, Charles (Fall) Pitts, Charles; Walsh, Brendan (Winter) Walsh, Brendan (Summer)
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the third lecture day.
Or any other 500-level course offered and approved by Career and Professional Development.
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School of Continuing Studies—2016-2017 (last updated Aug. 26, 2016) (disclaimer)