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BTB720 - Marketing Principles and Practices
This course explores the current business trend toward customer centric marketing. Students will identify and analyze customers as markets for specific products, and will examine the controllable elements within the marketing mix. This course focuses on the day to day decision making and research that marketing activities entail.
BTH740 - Human Factors in Computing
Building on principles learned in BTH540 (Design for User Interfaces) and two previous Communications/Presentations courses, this course focuses on psychological and physiological factors in human-computer interaction (HCI). In this course, students will work on a complete HCI project to gain a deeper understanding of the influence of human factors on the use of computers and on the development of user interface design. The course will also examine broad issues related to interaction paradigms, traditional and new user interfaces, ergonomics, accessibility and internationalization, and social and emotional interactions.
BTN710 - Information Security
With the ever-expanding use of the internet there has been an increased need for security at all levels within data communications. This course provides the technical foundation required to understand the security concerns faced by network administrators, technical support staff and end users in today's data communications environments. Current security solutions that address issues such as Authentication and Authorization, Data Integrity, Non Repudiation, Privacy/Confidentiality, and Availability of Service will be examined through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs.
BTS730 - Project Management Methodologies
This course covers Project Management throughout a project life cycle. The student will acquire the skills for planning a project, determining budget and resources, estimating, identifying risk and conducting cost/benefit analysis. Techniques to bring a project in on schedule and within budget will also be covered. An overview of managing projects where multiple technologies, vendors and project teams are involved will also be addressed. The concept of a Project Control Office will be discussed. An automated project management tool will be used. Quality Assurance related to project development and implementation will be covered.
CPP700 - Co-op Integration and Career Planning
The integration of classroom activities with work term experience is vital for the complete and successful learning and understanding of co-op work placement experiences. Structured integration and reflective learning with peers provides the opportunity to evaluate work experience into a broader context. Guest speakers from the industry will give students further employment exposure and an opportunity to network.