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Program Requirements
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 2014
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 2015
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 & 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 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Chasse, Andrew (Fall) Chasse, Andrew (Winter) Gauthier, Sylvain; Champenois, Christian (Summer)
Restrictions: Open to students currently in a program. Not open to Special Students.
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CMIS 530 Web Analytics for Internet Business (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Understanding of the web analytics terminology. Fundamental techniques for measuring a website's success and effectiveness. Analyse web visitor traffic and data to meet a website's objectives and to improve online marketing.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Aldik, Fares (Fall)
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CMIS 542 Strategic Internet Marketing (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Introduction to electronic marketplaces and their evolving role in e-business focusing predominantly on the use of general and vertical marketplaces by businesses. Social media marketing including new channels of marketing, advertising and communication will also be discussed.
Terms: Fall 2014, Summer 2015
Instructors: Jouini, Bassem (Fall) Papastefanou, Nicolette; Muscott, Adam (Summer)
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CMIS 543 Internet Business Analysis and Optimization (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Tools and techniques to effectively analyse and optimize online internet businesses; monitor and analyse social media channels to understand internet competitive intelligence. Management strategies in tracking and reporting of website activities. Practical skills to optimize web traffic. Improve navigation, local search and web user experience.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Cayla-Irigoyen, Alexandre (Winter)
Prerequisite: CMIS 530.
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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 2015
Instructors: Muscott, Adam (Winter)
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 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 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: Summer 2015
Instructors: Ciobanu, Ovidiu (Summer)
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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 2014
Instructors: Havas, Michael; Daoud, Maha; Sicilia, Carmela (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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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 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Callaway, Yvonne; Walsh, Brendan (Fall) Delorme, Bruno (Winter) Pitts, Charles (Summer)
Or any other 500-level course offered and approved by Career and Professional Development.
School of Continuing Studies—2014-2015 (last updated Feb. 18, 2014) (disclaimer)