Applying concepts learned throughout their studies, students will explore business strategy as it applies to a company's plan to gain and sustain competitive advantage in an ever-changing marketplace. Utilizing the strategic management case analysis model, students will apply scientific methods and industry best practices to a variety of business situations to increase awareness of the multidimensional and integrative nature of strategic management. Governance and ethical issues in the context of strategy are also explored.

Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies are examined with special attention paid to ethical concerns in research, validity and reliability, and critical assessment of research tools. Students will conduct primary and secondary research presenting their findings in a formal APA research paper.

This final course in the co-op series provides students with the opportunity to consolidate their learning from Co-op I and II in a paid, minimum 400-hour work term. Students will be expected to take on leadership roles, contribute to strategic projects, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business operations. Participation in the co-op program is optional, but all three sequential terms must be completed to satisfy the co-op pathway requirements. The work term is monitored and evaluated by the employer, focusing on the student's ability to apply advanced business concepts in a real-world setting.

In this course, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan, facilitate, and evaluate dynamic outdoor play experiences for young children. Building on foundational child development and play theories, the curriculum emphasizes balancing opportunities for risk-taking with the maintenance of a safe and supportive environment. Students will explore strategies for fostering inclusive, nature-based play spaces, develop a repertoire of outdoor activities and games adaptable to all seasons, and promote curiosity, independence, and environmental stewardship. Through reflective learning and collaborative activities, participants will gain the confidence and competence to create engaging outdoor experiences that support children’s overall growth and well-being.

This course introduces the underlying concepts and essential techniques of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Topics cover core concepts in AI, such as intelligent agents, heuristic and adversarial search, game playing, knowledge representation and reasoning, making decisions, and machine learning fundamentals. The techniques and technologies mastered in this course will provide the foundational knowledge to design and implement various AI-based solutions to solve real-world problems across practice areas.

A comparison of programming languages and their implementations. This course will survey the major types of programming languages. Topics include programming language paradigms (imperative, logic, functional and object-oriented), parameter passing, control structures, data types, typing mechanisms, binding rules, heap management, procedural languages, historical developments.

An introduction into advanced topics in the theory of computation. Topics include: basics of formal languages, models of computers, regular expressions, deterministic and nondeterministic finite automata, computability and computational complexity.

Introduction to image processing and visual perception. The course will explore topics such as: data representation and formats; image enhancement and restoration; edge detection; segmentation and texture; correlation and registration. These fundamentals will then be applied to the analysis of images by using pattern recognition; feature extraction and detection; object tracking, decision theory; classification rules.

A project-based course dealing with the design and implementation of behaviour-based robots to accomplish specific tasks. Students work in groups and are introduced to concepts in sensor technologies, sensor data processing, motion control, embedded system design, real-time programming and behaviour arbitration.

The content of this course will include topics and issues which are currently of interest to the general computing community.

The purpose of this course is to gain some understanding of how modern software is developed and deployed. Students will work in teams to complete a project of their own choosing but must first receive approval from the instructor. Student teams will be expected to successfully navigate their project through all phases of the software lifecycle. Reports and presentations will be expected at various stages of the project development.

This course introduces the fundamentals of PC hardware. Students will open machines, install devices such as hard drives, I/O cards, video cards as well as memory, install operating systems, explore a variety of different software packages, attach communications equipment and supporting software. Topics include system hardware (e.g. motherboards, processors, storage devices, memory), device drivers, operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux), troubleshooting and maintenance of LAN (Local Area Network)-based PC, etc.

An introduction to the understanding and manipulation of various settings of operating systems in relation to hardware and software. Focus is on the configuration and installation of operating systems to achieve system optimization skills.

An introduction to professional career preparation and integration into the job market. Emphasis is on using social networks for career development, preparing resumes and portfolios, maximizing competitive performance, and effective communication skills in the IT job context.

This course introduces computer communications and computer networks. Topics will include communication hardware and software, protocols, local area and wide area networks, and network management.

This course examines the Internet of Things (IoT), exploring how connected devices integrate into networks, the associated security risks, and strategies to mitigate common threats. Students will learn about IoT technologies and their impact on network security, analyzing risks introduced by connected devices and developing solutions to address these challenges.

This course introduces foundational cybersecurity concepts, focusing on threat mitigation strategies and compliance standards essential for IT professionals. Students will explore key cybersecurity principles, learning to identify threats, implement security measures and understand compliance requirements aligned with industry standards like CompTIA Security+.

Ethics in Computing Science is designed to explore the ethical implications and responsibilities associated with the development, deployment, and use of computing technologies. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed ethical decisions in their future careers as computing professionals.

This course introduces students to project management. The course will explore the entire life cycle of a project from inception to completion including project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring and control, project completion. Students will learn the basic concepts of project management, the process to initiate and plan a project, what is required to execute, monitor and control project and the steps to close a project. Working in groups, students will be expected to develop and complete an approved project using the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Students will learn to use MS Project to help manage their assigned projects.

This course introduces students to the various industries and career paths available to IT specialists, exploring how their skills can be applied across sectors. Students will discover the diverse roles and industries where IT technicians contribute, gaining insights into how personal skills align with market demands and future career opportunities in the IT field.