Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Information Technology
BA, BComAt a Glance
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA, BCom
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Internship
OUAC Code
- YFM (BA)
- YFW (BCom)
About the Program
Information Technology combines technical expertise with an understanding of how technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is used and managed in organizations, preparing students to navigate an industry being transformed by AI, automation and data. You’ll learn how to analyze, design, develop and manage complex information systems, while gaining insight into business processes and organizational needs. Through courses in programming, database systems, systems analysis, data analytics, cybersecurity and AI, the program equips you with versatile skills that apply across industries. Depending on your interests, you can choose either a more technical Bachelor of Arts or a business-focused Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology. Our graduates work as business analysts, IT consultants and project managers in technical careers, including software and web development, systems design, AI-enabled technologies and cybersecurity. If you enjoy problem-solving and working with technology, this program prepares you for careers in the fast-changing, AI-driven IT sector.
Requirements
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Applications and Interpretations standard-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
OUAC code YFM
BCom
Requirements for admission:
OUAC code YFW
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BCom
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Information Technology offers hands-on learning through applied projects, collaborative labs and real-world simulations built on current industry tools, including AI. You can gain professional experience through a 3- to 12‑month internship, where you’ll apply technical knowledge, build industry connections and develop career-ready skills. In your courses, you’ll work in small teams on research and long-term projects, while participating in activities such as client interviews, presentations, user testing and system evaluations. Through optional paid co-op opportunities and experiential learning across your degree, you’ll apply classroom knowledge in practical settings and graduate prepared for careers in the fast-evolving IT sector.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- business analyst
- IT project manager
- IT consultant
- systems analyst
- AI solutions specialist
- data analyst
- cybersecurity expert
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