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Business Technology Management

Every student in the third year of the Bachelor of Commerce program is required to declare an option of study.

Students who declare the Business Technology Management (BTM) option are encouraged to register in the courses necessary for their specialization (option) on their assigned date of registration.

Registration in the BTM option does not guarantee enrolment in any specific course or section. Note that space in required courses is limited.

Third Year

Third year of this option requires that students complete:

  • COMM_V 335
  • 3 credits from COMM_V 436, 4371, 438

Fourth Year

Fourth year of this option requires that students complete:

  • COMM_V 4392
  • 6 credits from COMM_V 436, 437, 4383

1 Credit will only be given for one of COMM_V 437 and CPSC_V 304.
2 Credit will be granted for only one of COMM_V 439 and CPSC_V 317.
3 Whichever courses not taken in Year 3.

Students are permitted to retake a required option core course only once if they have failed it, without needing to submit an appeal. Students who need to retake a core option course for a third time must appeal to the Director or designate within the Office of Student Academic Services for permission. Should a student’s appeal be denied, or should they fail the required option core course for a third time, they will be required to switch to a different specialization (option).

Recommended non-Commerce electives include: CPSC_V 110, 121, 210, 213, and 310. Students should take note of the prerequisites required for the above computer science courses.


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