DeanKim Kienapple, BA (Waterloo), MSc, PhD (Purdue)
ChairRobert Farmer, BBA (UCCB), MBA (SMU), PhD (TUIU), Associate Professor
Note: No New Admissions Will Be Made To This Program.
The objective of the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) program is to provide specialized undergraduate education in information technology and integrated office systems.
In addition to systems and information technology courses that provide essential knowledge and expertise, students will take traditional arts and business courses intended to develop management skills. Graduates will be able to perform effectively in the fields of office systems and information technology.
Admission RequirementsPlease refer to 2.1.5 Admission Requirements and 2.1.7 Additional Admission Requirements. Enrolment in this program is limited and selection will be based on suitable academic background and achievement.
Transfer RequirementsIn order to transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) from another university program, students must have maintained a 2.0 GPA in their previous year at university (or most recent 5.0 units taken). Please review 2.1.8 Admission Requirements for Transfer Students.
Obtaining Credit for Previous Professional StudyStudents may obtain up to 5.0 units of information technology transfer credits for relevant experience and/or courses taken through various institutes. Students wishing to obtain such credit should apply through the Registrar. If the course for which credit is being sought is comparable in content and length to the one given at this university, the student will be permitted to write a formal examination in that subject. A mark of C must be obtained before credit will be granted. A fee is charged for administering the examination and is payable before the examination is taken. Students should normally write these examinations in the first examination period after they begin courses at Mount Saint Vincent University. Students are not permitted to write challenge examinations if they have successfully completed a course for which the prerequisite was the course they wish to challenge.
Students may write challenge examinations only once and the results will be recorded on their transcript. Where the grade is C or above, the actual grade is recorded. Where the grade is below C, a notation of NC (no credit) is recorded.
Program Requirements
| Students must successfully complete 23 units (for co-operative education route) or 20 units plus two practica (for practica route) with the following requirements: |
| ❏ | obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in 8.0 units of required INTE coursework and meet all requirements for the co-operative education program. Note: Co-operative Education Work Term courses (INTE 1188, 2288, 3388) and Practica (INTE 2299 and 3399) cannot be counted towards the calculation of the GPA. |
| ❏ | Students may complete a minor by completing the requirements for the minor as specified by the department offering the minor. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 3.0 units |
Special StudiesStudents may count a maximum of 4.0 units of directed/independent/research studies courses in a 20 unit degree, with no more than 2.0 units in any single discipline.
| Required Courses (14 units) |
| ❏ | INTE 1024/CMPS 1024 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 1135 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 1153/CMPS 1153 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 1164 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2011 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2235 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2237 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2245/CMPS 2245 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2263/CMPS 2263 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2264 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 2275/CMPS 2275 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 3340/CMPS 3340 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 3337 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 3364 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 3375/CMPS 3375 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | INTE 4425 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | MATH 1130* | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | MATH 2208* | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 1112 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 0.5 unit of BUSI at the 2000 level | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 4.0 units of Arts and/or Science, 2.0 units of which
must be at the 2000 level or above | 4.0 units |
| * Other mathematics courses may be taken with permission from the department. |
| ❏ | 5.0 units of INTE, CMPS and/or BUSI electives
(chosen in consultation with an advisor) | |
| ❏ 1.0 unit of INTE at the 4000 level | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ 4.0 units of INTE, CMPS and/or BUSI | 4.0 units |
| A partial listing of recommended courses follows:
BUSI 2221 0.5 unit
BUSI 2250 0.5 unit
BUSI 3313 0.5 unit
INTE 2253/CMPS 2253 0.5 unit
INTE 3011 0.5 unit
INTE 3363/CMPS 3363 0.5 unit
INTE 3370 0.5 unit
INTE 3390 0.5 unit
INTE 4400 0.5 unit
INTE 4401 0.5 unit
INTE 4402 0.5 unit
INTE 4437 0.5 unit
INTE 4475/CMPS 4475 0.5 unit
INTE 4490 0.5 unit | |
| Due to the nature of the content of the required courses in the
degree, the following courses will not be accepted for
credit in the program: BUSI/THMT 2202, BUSI 2255, and PBRL 2013. | |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of elective | 1.0 unit |
Co-operative Education ProgramMount Saint Vincent University offers a 23 unit applied arts degree in information technology with compulsory co-operative education. The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) (Co-operative Education) degree is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).
Co-operative education is a process in which employers and educators co-operate in the education of students by formally integrating the student’s academic program with related work experience. Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) students engage in three co-op terms, each of a four-month period. By integrating academic study with three co-op terms, students will better determine career goals; gain practical knowledge and experience; develop confidence, maturity and human relations skills; apply academic material to practical working situations; generate employment contacts; and gain financial assistance to meet educational expenses.
The co-operative education component involves a sequencing of normal academic semesters and co-op terms. Students complete the normal academic sequence for their first 10 units. For the second half of the program, there is an alternation of co-op terms and academic semesters.
The following schedule depicts the typical Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) co-operative education program:
| Year | Sept-Dec | Jan-Apr | May-Aug |
| 1 | Academic Term 1 | Academic Term 2 | Free |
| 2 | Academic Term 3 | Academic Term 4 | Co-op Term 1 |
| 3 | Academic Term 5 | Co-op Term 2 | Academic Term 6 |
| 4 | Co-op Term 3 | Academic Term 7 | Academic Term 8 |
Program StandardsBefore the first co-op term begins, Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) students must meet these prerequisites:
- a 2.0 CGPA at the end of the academic semester prior to the job search*
- normally completion of 10 units
- successful completion of a minimum of 2.0 units of required INTE courses, including INTE 1164 and 1.0 unit of INTE at the 2000 level or higher
*Students who do not meet the 2.0 CGPA requirements for co-operative education but have more than 7.5 units of transfer credits, or grades from courses completed more than five years ago, may request an individual review of their transcripts by the Department Chair who may approve admission.
There are three possible grades for co-op terms:
P Pass. Student continues academic study.
NCR No credit, repeat. Normally, a student may receive only one NCR grade and remain in the degree program.
F Fail. A failing grade in a co-op term results in dismissal from the program.
For additional information, refer to the co-operative education section online at msvu.ca.
Part-time StudentsPart-time students are not eligible for the co-operative education program but must fulfill the requirements for the Practica Route.
Transfer StudentsTransfer students who are bringing a minimum of 7.5 units will have the option of doing three co-op terms or of entering the practica route.
Practica RouteThe practica route is intended for part-time students or students who enter the program with a minimum of 7.5 units of transfer credits. Each practicum offers a block of industry-related work experience. Students must complete a research report undertaken in the context of the specific work environment of that practicum. After successful completion of 10 units (including 2.0 units of INTE courses), the student will undertake a practicum which has been approved by the department. Two practica of 560 hours each must be completed. Students must apply to the Department of Information Technology for admission to the practica route.
Course numbers and hours for each level of practica are:
INTE 2299 Practicum I 560 hours
INTE 3399 Practicum II 560 hours
The three possible grades for practica are the same as for co-op terms above.
Notes:
- Practica and co-op terms may not be interchanged.
- Students obtaining more than one NCR grade in a practicum will be dismissed from the information technology program.
- Students may not challenge practica for credit.
Minor To obtain a professional minor in Information Technology, students must fulfill the following requirements:
| ❏ | 3.0 units from INTE 1024/CMPS 1024, 1135, 1153/CMPS 1153, 1164, 2011, 2235, 2237, 2245/CMPS 2245, 2253/CMPS 2253, 2263/CMPS 2263, 2264, 2275/CMPS 2275, 1.5 units of which must be at the 2000 level or above |