Business Systems Development (Honours) (Co-op) Algonquin College

Overview

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

The Bachelor of Business Systems Development (Honours) (Co-op)  programme from Algonquin College  is aligned with the learning outcomes and competencies published by the Business Technology Management (BTM) standards. Algonquin College has initiated the accreditation process with BTM.

Quick Facts:

• Students gain practical experience in technology project management, systems analysis and design, software development and implementation, data analysis, database technologies, operating systems, web applications and information security

• Graduates have a unique blend of applied knowledge and skills in core competencies in software development and business, including the project management book of knowledge (PMBOK) and the business analysis book of knowledge (BABOK). 

• Students gain significant hands-on experience through online, in-class, simulation-based learning experiences and experiential learning activities such as co-op work terms and interdisciplinary final year team-based projects. 

• The combination of knowledge, skills and experience allows students to integrate quickly into the complex global technology and business workforce in entry level information communications technology positions.

Learning outcomes

• The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain business systems and/or components to support strategic business requirements.

• Manage the process of evaluating, selecting and using business systems.

• Develop and improve business systems by applying accepted methodologies, theories, concepts and practices.

• Manage data using appropriate methodologies and standards to improve business processes and decision-making.

• Apply the Project Management Institute`s Body of Knowledge to business systems software engineering projects.

• Apply security principles and practices in systems development and the systems environment.

• Apply principles and skills of business management, leadership and change management in the context of business systems software engineering.

• Apply quality assurance and quality management principles to business systems development projects.

• Educate a diversity of clients in the use of business technology to support, promote and improve business processes.

• Apply business technology management skills to innovate in business systems development targeting new and existing local and global markets.

• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal codes and standards.

• Conduct and evaluate research to contribute to evidence-based practice in business systems development.

• Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

• Leverage artificial intelligence and agent technologies to support short and long term business decisions.