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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: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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CCS2 530 Database and Information Systems (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Computers as information systems: databases and information representation models, concurrent assess and data integrity, system management issues related to availability, correctness, security and distribution of information. Use of popular commercial applications. Remote access to services and data via Internet-mediated technologies.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Prokopski, Grzegorz (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCS2 505.
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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 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Kamel, Michael Ezzat; Farha, Shadi (Fall) Kamel, Michael Ezzat; Farha, Shadi (Winter) Gauthier, Sylvain; Bartlett, Lloyd; Theopoulos, Spiro (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 2011
Instructors: Tumurcuoglu, Herman (Fall)
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CMIS 542 Electronic Marketplaces and Social Media (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 2011
Instructors: Gniwisch, Pinny (Fall)
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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 2012
Instructors: Aldik, Fares (Winter)
Prerequisite: CMIS 530.
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CMIS 544 Internet Business and Social Technologies (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Exploration of technologies' role as an integral part of current social and work structures. Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning systems. Examine how technologies such as mobile devices, blogs, instant messaging and other information management systems can be used to develop and enhance work and social life.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Tumurcuoglu, Herman (Winter)
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits from the following:
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CCLW 540 E-Business Law (3 credits)
Overview
Law (CCE) : Effect of various laws and regulations on electronic business conducted on the Internet and elsewhere by examining intellectual property law, law of contracts, telecommunications law, broadcasting law, certain aspects of criminal law, electronic business law, privacy law as well as, certain aspects of tort law (such as online defamation).
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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CCS2 500 Design of Efficient Algorithms (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Basic elements of algorithms, time and space performance, optimization criteria and methods, as well as basic data structures (vectors, arrays, structures, lists, trees, stacks, queues), their characteristics, behaviour and applicability to different problem types. Illustrative examples chosen from standard computer problems such as searching, sorting and memory allocation.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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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 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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CCS2 535 Project 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Project design, development, implementation and "release".
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Prerequisite: CCS2 505.
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CCS2 550 Graphics, Design and Visualization (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Emphasizes relevance of visual modalities in business economics and communication. Focuses on identifying and selecting appropriate graphic images for developing websites for online businesses. Topics include: relevance of value and diversity of visual methods for making effective marketing presentations, best practices in corporate branding, use of graphics and presentation technology.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Ciobanu, Ovidiu (Fall)
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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: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Prerequisite: CCS2 505.
- Note: Content will vary from year to year.
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CMIS 535 Topics in E-Business (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Current issues in electronic business.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: Students must have successfully completed 9 credits within the Diploma in Internet Business Technology or Graduate Certificate in Internet Business programs.
- Note: Content will vary from year to year.
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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 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Walsh, Brendan (Fall) Walsh, Brendan (Winter) Walsh, Brendan (Summer)
Or any other 500-level course offered and approved by Career and Professional Development.
School of Continuing Studies—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 8, 2011) (disclaimer)