Description

This course provides Information Systems (IS) students with expanded opportunities for work-study experiences that integrate theory and practice, allowing them to pursue self-sourced work-study opportunities and earn academic credit. This approach allows students to develop industry-relevant competencies and contributes to the development of industry-ready graduates who are adaptable, flexible, and innovative.This course comprises of a minimum 20-week work-study internship program. Students will develop and hone specific relevant skillsets through on-the-job training alongside classroom learnings. Students are expected to work full time before the term starts and alternate between working at least four days at a company and studying on campus for up to one day for up to 2 courses each week during term time.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Disciplinary knowledge, Interdisciplinary knowledge, Communication, Critical thinking & problem solving

Competencies

Applications Development, Business Process Re-engineering, Data Design, Integration of web application with database components