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1 SENATE AGENDA Regular Meeting Monday, March 30, :00 7:00pm Surrey Boardroom Call to Order... Alan Davis 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes (February 23, 2015) 4. Chair s Report 4.1 President s Report to Senate... Alan Davis 4.2 Provost s Report to Senate... Sal Ferreras 4.3 Notice of Election: Senate Vice Chair... Alan Davis 5. Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum... Dana Cserepes 5.1 Program Revision: Bachelor of Design in Product Design 5.2 Program Revision: Diploma in Business Administration 5.3 Program Revision: Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Co-op Option 5.4 Program Revision: Diploma in Computer Information Systems and Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-op Option 5.5 Program Revision: Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management 5.6 Program Revision: Addition of Co-op Option to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management 5.7 Program Revision: Pending Bachelor of Business Administration in Communications 5.8 Program Revision: Bachelor of Science Major in Health Science 5.9 Program Revision: Science Diploma 5.10 Graduation Requirement: The Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design Degree Programs 5.11 Revisions to Admission Requirements, Certificate in Advanced Farrier Training 5.12 Program Proposal: Minor in Plant Health 5.13 Revision of the Mature Applicant Category 5.14 Program Declaration Revision: Bachelor of Science Major in Health Science

2 Senate Agenda March 30, 2015 Page Program Declaration Requirements: Faculty of Arts 6. Senate Executive Committee... Alan Davis 7. Senate Standing Committee on University Budget (no report)... Jennifer Au 8. Board / Senate Task Force on Bi-Cameral Governance (no report)... Task Force Meeting Scheduled for May 26, 2015, 4-6pm, Surrey Campus, Cedar 2110 Member(s) 9. Senate Governance Committee... Steven Button 10. Senate Nominating Committee... Don McGonigal 11. Senate Standing Committee on Academic Planning & Priorities... Robert Wood 12. Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review (no report)... Kim Rose 13. Senate Standing Committee on Tributes (no report)... Shawn Mason 14. Senate Standing Committee on Library... Tally Wade 15. Approval of Graduates... Zena Mitchell 16. Items for Discussion... Alan Davis 17. Next Meeting: April 27, 2015, 4:00 pm 7:00 pm, Surrey Campus 18. Adjournment

3 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 3 PREPARED BY: Lori Scanlan Issue: For Approval: Approval of the Minutes of the February 23, 2015 Regular Senate meeting THAT Senate approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2015 Regular Senate meeting.

4 MINUTES Senate Meeting Monday, February 23, :00 pm Surrey Campus Boardroom (2110) Present: Jennifer Au / Vice Chair Harpreet Bains Amandeep Cheema Dana Cserepes Alan Davis / Chair Patrick Donahoe Sal Ferreras Tru Freeman Brian Haugen Marc Kampschuur Stan Kazymerchyk Connie Klimek Romy Kozak Shawn Mason Don McGonigal Kari Michaels Zena Mitchell Todd Mundle Jerry Murphy Diane Purvey Kim Rose Brenda Snaith Wayne Tebb Chris Traynor Tally Wade Robert Wood Betty Worobec Regrets: Steven Button Gaurav Kumar George Melville Mark Pritchard Carolyn Robertson Tom Westgate University Secretariat: Sandi Klassen Wendy Maxwell 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The Chair welcomed two students from the Anthropology program. 2. Approval of Agenda Moved by Tru Freeman; seconded by Robert Wood: THAT Senate approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 3. Approval of Minutes January 26, 2015 Moved by Kim Rose; seconded by Jerry Murphy: THAT Senate approve the minutes of the January 26, 2015 Regular Senate meeting. MOTION CARRIED 4. Chair s Report 4.1 President s Report to Senate The President s Report to Senate was received. Dr. Davis added that we were approached by the federal government to provide a venue for an announcement related to apprentice trades. Last Thursday, there was a ceremony at KPU Tech where the Prime Minister made the announcement.

5 4.2 Provost Report to Senate Dr. Ferreras reported that he has been busy working on a number of initiatives stemming from policy changes. High school graduation requirements are going to change and there have been a number of meetings with government, universities, and school boards to discuss them. The group that is implementing the government s skills blueprint will be meeting at the end of May. The Chair passed the gavel to the Vice Chair and then left the meeting. 5. Senate Standing Committee on University Budget The report from the Senate Standing Committee on University Budget was received. 5.1 KPU Final Budget Letter The KPU Final Budget Letter was provided for information. 5.2 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Draft Operating Budget 2015/2016 Two memos were included in the package, one from SSCUB to Senate and one from the Provost and the Executive Director of Finance to SSCUB. Dr. Ferreras noted a correction to the memo he submitted, removing the reference to section 37(1)(e) as non-applicable to special purpose teaching universities. There were campus forums on the budget held at the end of January. There was a question about funding to support the Alumni Association. Moved by Brian Haugen; seconded by Diane Purvey: THAT Senate consider the proposed FY15/16 University operating budget and its allocation of funds consistent with Vision 2018 and the KPU Academic Plan, and THAT Senate request SSCUB s recommendations be transmitted to the Board of Governors. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum The report from the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum was received. 6.1 Program Revision: Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Romy Kozak: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology. MOTION CARRIED Senate Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 2

6 6.2 Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts Major in English Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Amandeep Cheema: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Arts Major in English. MOTION CARRIED 6.3 Program Revision: Bachelor of Arts Major in Criminology Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Diane Purvey: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Arts Major in Criminology. MOTION CARRIED 6.4 Program Revision: Bachelor of Horticulture Science Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Jerry Murphy: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Horticulture Science. MOTION CARRIED 6.5 Program Revision: Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Betty Worobec: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture. MOTION CARRIED 6.6 Program Revision: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Co-op Option Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Wayne Tebb: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Co-op Option. MOTION CARRIED 6.7 Program Revision: Diploma in Accounting Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Wayne Tebb: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Diploma in Accounting. MOTION CARRIED 6.8 Program Revision: Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Co-op Option Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Wayne Tebb: THAT Senate approve the revisions to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Co-op Option. MOTION CARRIED Senate Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 3

7 6.9 Program Proposal: Minor in Journalism Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Diane Purvey: THAT Senate approve the Minor in Journalism program proposal. MOTION CARRIED 6.10 Program Declaration Requirements, Faculty of Science and Horticulture The Faculty of Science and Horticulture Program Declaration Requirements were received. Applied Psychology will be included in the Faculty of Arts program declaration requirements as well. The number of credits will be amended to 24 undergraduate credit hours. The English requirement for Applied Psychology is a minimum grade of C Program Declaration Requirements, Faculty of Business The Faculty of Business Program Declaration Requirements were received. On page 2 under the chart, the word recommended will be removed. 7. Senate Executive Committee 8. Board / Senate Task Force on Bi- Cameral Governance 9. Senate Governance Committee 10. Senate Nominating Committee No report from the Senate Executive Committee. No report from the Board / Senate Task Force on Bi-Cameral Governance. No report from the Senate Governance Committee Senate Nominating Committee Moved by Don McGonigal; seconded by Brenda Snaith: THAT Senate approve the following as a member of the Search Advisory Committee for Associate Dean Trades & Technology: Gerard Laverty (Farrier Department) MOTION WITHDRAWN The Search Committee has concluded long list interviews and, in accordance with Policy HR20, it cannot replace committee members. Don McGonigal withdrew the motion. 11. Senate Standing Committee on Academic Planning & Priorities The report from the Senate Standing Committee on Academic Planning & Priorities was received. Senate Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 4

8 11.1 Program Discontinuation: Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation Moved by Robert Wood; seconded by Tru Freeman: THAT Senate endorse the discontinuation of the Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation Program and recommend it to the Board of Governors for approval. MOTION CARRIED 11.2 KPU Skills Gap Plan for and The KPU Skills Gap Plans for and were received New partnership with Xinxiang No. 1 Middle School It was noted that this falls within the purview of Senate Executive to make a recommendation to the Board of Governors. 12. Senate Standing Committee on the Library 13. Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review 14. Senate Standing Committee on Tributes The report from the Senate Standing Committee on the Library was received. No report from the Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review. No report from the Senate Standing Committee on Tributes. 15. Approval of Graduates Moved by Dana Cserepes; seconded by Shawn Mason; THAT Senate approve the graduates to February 23, MOTION CARRIED Moved by Don McGonigal; seconded by Diane Purvey: THAT Senate rescind approval of graduation for Jia Cheng Wei of January 26, MOTION CARRIED The University Registrar noted that this was approved in error. 16. Items for Discussion The Chair permitted Kari Michaels to distribute a letter from Bruce Ferguson, a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Academic Planning and Priorities, relating to the budget. The letter is against the proposed tuition fee increase for international students. Dr. Ferreras stated support for important issues being raised at this table. Senate Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 5

9 Harpreet Bains asked that the minutes show that her request for funding of Alumni Affairs was raised under agenda item 5.2. Alumni Affairs requires operational support to realize their vision which aligns with Vision Sandi Klassen will ensure that this question is brought to the President s attention. 17. Next Meeting March 30, 2015, 4:00 pm 7:00 pm, Surrey Campus 18. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:01 pm Senate Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 6

10 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 4.1 PRESENTED BY: Alan Davis Issue: President s Report to Senate For Information: On May 24 th, senior administration undertook a Mentally Healthy Workplace workshop organized by Human resources. On February 26 th, I attended, with my BCAIU colleagues, a meeting with Minister Wilkinson where we talked about a common application service for the province and his expectations with regard to use of paid lobbyists. I attend the Education Program Review Committee of the College for Registered Nurses of BC on behalf of the university presidents, and it is instructive to watch the process of program approval and accreditation from a regulator s point of view, and to observe how each institution meets the stated criteria. Its latest meeting was on February 27 th. On February 28 th, I was pleased to attend the KPU Open House, which had record attendance, and my congratulations go to all those who participated and spent so much time organizing the event and engaging with prospective students. On March 5 th, we enjoyed a presentation from Don Presant of Learning Technologies on digital open badges and we will be following up on some opportunities to take a lead role in exploring how digital badges can be used to better record and share learning. Also on March 5 th, Jane Fee and Hanne Madsen (Board member) were honored with Women in Business awards at the annual event hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade. On March 17 th, I attended the Langley Chamber of Commerce general meeting where the federal, provincial and local political leaders held a panel discussion on the future of the Langley communities. On March 18 th The Board Finance Committee received and supported the recommendations of SSCUB on the 2015/16 university budget. I attended the awards ceremonies for the School of Horticulture on March 25 th and Athletics on March 26 th, and the recognition dinner for the START Volunteer program on the 27 th. On March 28 th I attended the SUCCESS Gala in Vancouver on behalf of KPU.

11 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 4.3 PRESENTED BY: Alan Davis Issue: For Information: Notice of Election: Vice Chair of Senate Senate Bylaw 4.01 states: Each year at the April meeting, voting members of the Senate will elect a Vice Chair from within the Senate s voting membership. An election for the position of Vice Chair will take place at the April 27, 2015 Senate meeting. The term of office is September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016.

12 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 5 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum For Information: The Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum met on March 4, 2015 and approved the following revisions Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design degree program graduation requirements Bachelor of Design in Product Design Admission Requirements for the Certificate in Advanced Farrier Training Diploma in Business Administration Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Co-op Option Diploma in Computer Information Systems and Diploma in Computer Information Systems Co-op Option Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management Addition of Co-op option to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management Bachelor of Business Administration in Communications (Full Program Proposal awaiting Ministry approval) Bachelor of Science Major in Health Science Science Diploma The committee endorsed the proposal to create a Minor in Plant Health. The committee endorsed the revision of the Mature Applicant Category. The committee received Degree Declaration Requirements from the Faculty of Arts and a revision to the Declaration Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major in Health Science from the Faculty Science and Horticulture. The following motion was approved at the meeting. THAT the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum recommend the appropriate budget consultations occur for the implementation of the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management Co-op Option.

13 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 05.1 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Program Revision: Bachelor of Design in Product Design For Information: At its March 4, 2015 meeting the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum reviewed the program revision to the Bachelor of Design in Product Design and recommended it to Senate for approval. Attached: Program Revision Memo For Approval: THAT Senate approve the Program Revision to the Bachelor of Design in Product Design.

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16 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 05.2 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Program Revision: Diploma in Business Administration For Information: At its March 4, 2015 meeting the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum reviewed the program revision to the Diploma in Business Administration and recommended it to Senate for approval. Attached: Program Revision Memo For Approval: THAT Senate approve the Program Revision to the Diploma in Business Administration.

17 MEMORANDUM TO: Senate FROM: Duane Radcliffe, Chair, School of Business Curriculum Committee DATE: March 16, 2015 RE: Revisions to the Diploma in Business Administration Program The Economic Department faculty is seeking approval for the revision of the Diploma in Business Administration program. The proposed implementation date for this program change is September 1, This memo was approved at the February 13, 2015 School of Business Curriculum Committee, the February 20, 2015 School of Business Faculty Council and the March 4, 2015 Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum. Summary of Changes The Economic Department Faculty is seeking to revise the following: 1. Program admission requirements 2. Core and elective course requirements to align with the School of Business - Business Education Framework Table 1: Current Diploma in Business Administration Program: documents the deletions highlighted in Red text and or revisions highlighted in Green italic text. Revision(s) Requested The Economic Department Faculty is seeking approval for the program revisions outlined in the attached Table 2. The table shows the currently approved content as well as the proposed program revisions and additions. Table 2: Revised Diploma in Business Administration Program: Revisions and additions made are highlighted in Blue text. Black text is in current program. Rationale and Support The Economics Department Faculty via electronic vote on February 12, 2015 approved this program revision. The revisions, deletions and additions are being made to account for: 1. Transitions project policy changes: a. Admissions: Adoption of School of Business admission requirements 2. School of Business - Business Education Framework Adoption a. Alignment of core business foundation courses and elective structure 3. All changes align with the program s original learning outcomes Impact on Students There is no impact to current students as students presently enrolled in the program can choose to meet the graduation requirements at the time they enter the program. All current courses required for graduation will continue to be offered allowing current and future students to graduate under their entry program. The program will communicate with current students to explain to them the options the students have and students will be encouraged to meet with a School of Business advisor. All current courses required for graduation will continue to be offered allowing current students to graduate under their entry program. For those course requirement in which a student can choose from a list of courses at minimum one course will continue to be offered. The graduation requirements still maintain a students ability to ladder into a KPU School of Business BBA program or transfer their course credits to SFU as per the original features of the program. A transferring student still must meet SFU admission requirements. Proposed Implementation Date We are seeking approval for an implementation date of September 1, Pg. 1 of 1

18 TABLE 1: CURRENT Diploma: Business Administration Program Program Admission Requirements General University admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement. Please note: A first year English course is a requirement of this program. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory English course will need English 12 with a B grade (or the equivalent prerequisite for direct entry into ENGL 1100). Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections. Program Requirements The diploma requires the following courses: Core Courses All of Group A or all of Group B: Group A: ACCT 1110 Introductory Financial Accounting I 3 ACCT 1210 Introductory Financial Accounting II 3 Or Group B: ACCT 2293 Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting 3 And all of: ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting 3 BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour 3 CBSY 2205 Management Information Systems 3 ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2350 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 MATH 1140 Calculus I (Business Applications)* 3 And one of: BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 MATH 2341 Introduction to Statistics for Business 4 And one of: ECON 2208 History of Economic Thought 3 ECON 2210 Money and Banking 3 ECON 2260 Environmental Economics 3 ECON 2280 Labour Economics 3 ECON 2255 Globalization in an Economic Framework 3 And one of: ENGL 1202 Reading and Writing about Selected Topics: An Introduction to Literature 3 PHIL 1100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL 1110 Confronting Moral Issues: Ethics 3 PHIL 1145 Critical Thinking 3 *MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 can be substituted for MATH 1140 **Students wishing to transfer BUQU 1230 to SFU should consult an SFU advisor. Dedicated Electives Dedicated Electives No more than three courses (including courses listed under Required Courses) from any one discipline may be applied toward this requirement. Group A Two of: English Fine Arts History Humanities Languages Philosophy Group B One of: Anthropology Pg. 2 of 2 6 3

19 Criminology Geography (excluding Physical Geography) Political Science Psychology Sociology Group C One of: Astronomy Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physical Geography Physics Suggested Electives Four additional electives must be chosen to complete the diploma. If ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210 are taken in place of ACCT 2293, only three additional electives are required Note: The combination of ACCT 1110 (3 credits) and ACCT 1210 (3 credits) transfers to SFU as three (3) credits only. Students who choose this option should be aware that although they will have completed the requirements for a diploma in Business Administration at KPU (60 credits), they would only have 57 transferable credits to Simon Fraser University (SFU). When making your choice of electives, consider that the following suggested courses are prerequisites or introductions for some of the required courses within this diploma: BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada CBSY 1105 Introductory Computer Applications MATH 1112 Pre-Calculus Algebra CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication: Theory and Application MRKT 1235 Small Business Essentials (discontinued) MATH 1240 Calculus II (Business Applications) MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Business Administration. Pg. 3 of 3

20 TABLE 2: REVISED Diploma: Business Administration Program Program Admission Requirements General School of Business admission requirements apply to this program. Please note: A first year English course is a requirement of this program. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory English course will need English 12 with a B grade (or the equivalent prerequisite for direct entry into ENGL 1100). Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections. Program Graduation Requirements Students must complete 60 credits that include: Business Foundation Courses All of Group A or all of Group B: Group A: ACCT 2293 Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting 3 Or Group B: ACCT 1110 Introductory Financial Accounting I 3 ACCT 1210 Introductory Financial Accounting II 3 Note: Students who choose this option may allocate the 3 credits earned from ACCT1210 to the general elective credit requirement. Students who choose this option should be aware that although they will have completed 6 credits these 6 credits might only transfer as 3 credits. Students wishing to transfer should consult the BC Transfer Guide in determine which course(s) to complete. All of: BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour 3 BUSI 2390 Business Law 3 BUSI 2405 Operations Management 3 BUSI 2425 Enterprise Development and Business Planning 3 MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing 3 One of: ACCT 3320 Introductory Management Accounting 3 BUQU 3230 Applied Decision Analysis 3 FSNR 3350 Securities Analysis 3 Notes: 1. Students wishing to transfer should take ACCT 3320 or consult the BC Transfer Guide in determine which course to complete Students wishing to enrol into the KPU BBA in Accounting should take ACCT Students wishing to enrol into a KPU BBA in ENTR, HRMT or MRKT should take one of BUQU 3230 or FSNR FSNR 3350 is recommend for students looking at a career in the financial industry. Breadth Education Courses All of: ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 CBSY 2205 Management Information Systems 3 CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communications 3 ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2350 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 MATH 1140 Calculus I (Business Applications) 3 Note: Students are strongly advised to take Math 1140; MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 can be substituted for MATH Students wishing to transfer should consult the BC Transfer Guide in determine which course to complete. One of: ECON 2210 Money and Banking 3 ECON 2260 Environmental Economics 3 ECON 2280 Labour Economics 3 ECON 2255 Globalization in an Economic Framework 3 One of: ENGL 1202 Reading and Writing about Selected Topics: An Introduction to Literature 3 Pg. 4 of 4 Credits

21 PHIL 1100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL 1110 Confronting Moral Issues: Ethics 3 PHIL 1145 Critical Thinking 3 One of: BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 CRIM 2103 Quantitative Data Analysis I 3 MATH 1115 Statistics I 3 MATH 2341 Introduction to Statistics for Business 4 PSYC 2300 Applied Statistics 3 SOCI 2365 Introduction to Social Research Statistics 3 Note: Students wishing to transfer should consult the BC Transfer Guide in determine which course to complete. Breadth Education Electives Two of: Courses numbered 1100 or higher from any area of study other than ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, HRMT, or MRKT. 6 Note: Students wishing to transfer should consult the BC Transfer Guide in determine which course to complete. General Electives One of: 3 Courses numbered 1100 or higher from any area of study. Note: Students wishing to transfer should consult the BC Transfer Guide in determine which course to complete. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Business Administration. Pg. 5 of 5

22 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 05.3 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Program Revision: Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Co-op Option For Information: At its March 4, 2015 meeting the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum reviewed the program revision to the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Co-op Option and recommended it to Senate for approval. Attached: Program Revision Memo For Approval: THAT Senate approve the Program Revision to the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Co-op Option.

23 TO: FROM: Senate MEMORANDUM Duane Radcliffe, Chair, School of Business Curriculum Committee DATE: March 16, 2015 RE: Revisions to the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Co-op Option Programs The Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Department is seeking approval for the revision of the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology (BTech) and Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Co-op Option Programs. The proposed implementation date for this program change is September 1, The memo was approved at the February 6, 2015 School of Business Curriculum committee, the February 20, 2015 School of Business Faculty Council and the March 4, 2015 Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum. Summary of Changes The CSIT department is seeking to revise the following: 1. Program admission requirements including removal of third year entry admission requirements 2. Amendments to program graduation requirements to account for removal of third year entry admission 3. Core Information Technology course requirements 4. Co-op entrance and continuance to align with the School of Business declaration requirements as per the recommendations from the Co-op department Table 1: Current B.Tech: Information Technology Program: documents the deletions highlighted in Red text and or revisions highlighted in Green Italic text. Revision(s) Requested The CSIT Faculty is seeking approval for the program revisions outlined in the attached Table 2. The table shows the currently approved content as well as the proposed program revisions and additions. Table 2: Revised B.Tech: Information Technology Program: Revisions and additions made are highlighted in Blue text. Black text is in current program. Rationale and Support The CSIT faculty at approved this program revision on January 30, The revisions, deletions and additions are being made to account for: 1. Transitions project policy changes: a. Admissions: Adoption of School of Business Admission Requirements b. Removal of Third Year Entry 2. All changes align with the programs original learning outcomes Impact on Students There are no impacts to current students as students currently enrolled in the program can choose to meet the graduation requirements at the time they entered or choose to meet these new program graduation entry requirements. The program will communicate with current students to explain to them the options the students have and students will be encouraged to meet with a School of Business advisor. All current courses required for graduation will continue to be offered allowing current students to graduate under their entry program. For those course requirements in which a student can choose from a list of courses at minimum one course will continue to be offered. Proposed Implementation Date

24 We are seeking approval for an implementation date of September 1, Table 1: Current Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology Program Program Admission Requirements New Admission Requirements for September 2013 Program admission requirements for this program have changed for the Fall 2013 intake. In addition to KPU s General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply: Year 1 Admission: Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalent) or Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of C (or equivalent). Please Note: One post-secondary English course equivalent to KPU s ENGL 1100, is a graduation requirement for all KPU degrees. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12 with a B grade or the equivalent. Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly. Year 3 Admission Students may be admitted to the program in Year 3 provided they have ONE of the following: 1. Completion of a business-related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, with: 1. KPU s Computer Information Systems (CISY) diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7 OR A 60-credit diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the discipline of computer science, computer information systems, information technology or the equivalent, from a recognized post-secondary institution. Continuance Requirements For students admitted to Year 1 or the program, continuation into Year 3 requires: Successful completion of Year 1 and 2 program requirements (minimum 60 credits) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 Program Graduation Requirements The degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits of required courses and electives. Students admitted to year 3 will have already completed a minimum of 60 credits. If a first-year English course was not completed prior to year 3 entry, degree completion will require more than 120 credits in total. Year 1 and 2 60 credits including: Year 1 courses INFO 1111 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software 3 INFO 1112 Principles of Program Structure and Design 3 INFO 1113 Systems Analysis and design 3 PHIL 1150 Introduction to Formal Logic 3 INFO 1211 Operating Systems Principles and Applications 3 INFO 1212 Networking Technologies I 3 INFO 1213 Web Application Development 3 INFO 1214 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology 3 CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communications 3 Year 2 ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 INFO 2311 Networking Technologies II 3 INFO 2312 Database Management Systems 3 INFO 2313 Object-Oriented Programming 3 INFO 2411 Foundations of Computer Security 3 INFO 2412 Management of Information Systems 3 INFO 2413 System Development Project 3 Courses taken during Year 1 and 2

25 BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada 3 BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics 3 BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 CPSC 2302 Data Structures and Program Organization 3 Years 3 and 4 60 credits are required to complete the degree. Students may select their courses in a way that helps them specialize in Network Administration and Security (NAS) or Mobile and Web Application Development (MWAD). Recommended course choices are listed below. Third and fourth year Information Technology courses are scheduled at times that try to accommodate the needs of students who work during the day. Year 3 Four of: INFO 3110 Professional Communications in Information Technology 3 INFO 3150 Object-Oriented Software Engineering 3 INFO 3210 Distributed Systems 3 INFO 3250 Content Management and Information Architecture 3 INFO 3280 Information Technology Project Management 3 And: One approved business liberal education elective 3 And one of: LBED 4210 Ethics and Social Issues (discontinued) 3 PHIL 3033 Business Ethics 3 And any four of: INFO 3135 Advanced Web Application Development 3 INFO 3160 Network Operating Systems 3 INFO 3170 Security of Enterprise Networks 3 INFO 3180 Wireless Networks 3 INFO 3225 Web Multimedia 3 INFO 3235 Software Quality Assurance 3 INFO 3240 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 3 INFO 3241 Identity Management 3 INFO 3245 Mobile Programming I 3 INFO 3246 Mobile Programming II 3 INFO 3290 Networking Technologies III 3 Year 4 All of: INFO 4190 Integration Project I 3 INFO 4290 Integration Project II 3 INFO 4310 Entrepreneurial Development in Information Technology 3 Two approved business liberal education electives 6 And any five of: INFO 4105 Search Engine Principles (under development) 3 INFO 4110 Cloud Computing 3 INFO 4115 Website Design 3 INFO 4120 Digital Forensics 3 INFO 4125 Web Site Security 3 INFO 4210 Human Factors and Computer Interface Design 3 INFO 4225 Animations 3 INFO 4235 Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development 3 INFO 4250 Special Topics in Network Administration 3 INFO 4330 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3 INFO 4370 Security of Wireless Systems 3 INFO 4380 Wireless Sensor Networks 3 Network Administration and Security (NAS) Specialization

26 Students can select their Year 3 and 4 courses in a way that satisfies the requirements for a specialization in network administration and security. To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Network Administration and Security, students must successfully complete: Four Year 3 courses selected from: INFO 3160 network Operating Systems 3 INFO 3170 Security of Enterprise Networks 3 INFO 3180 Wireless Networks 3 INFO 3240 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 3 INFO 3241 Identity Management 3 INFO 3290 Networking Technologies III 3 And five Year 4 courses selected from: INFO 4110 Cloud computing 3 INFO 4120 Digital Forensics 3 INFO 4330 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3 INFO 4370 Security of Wireless Systems 3 INFO 4380 Wireless Sensor Networks 3 INFO 4250 Special Topics in Network Administration and Security 3 Mobile and Web Application Development (MWAD) Specialization Students can select their Year 3 and 4 courses in a way that satisfies the requirements for a specialization in mobile and web application development. To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Mobile and Web Application Development, students must successfully complete: Four Year 3 courses selected from: INFO 3135 Advanced Web Application Development 3 INFO 3225 Web Multimedia 3 INFO 3235 Software Quality Assurance 3 INFO 3245 Mobile Programming I 3 INFO 3246 Mobile Programming II 3 And five Year 4 courses selected form: INFO 4105 Search Engine Principles (under development) 3 INFO 4115 Website Design 3 INFO 4210 Human Factors and Computer Interface Design 3 INFO 4125 Web Site Security 3 INFO 4225 Animations 3 INFO 4235 Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development 3 Other Information Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers. Co-operative Education The Bachelor of Technology Information Technology degree is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Cooperative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters but may also be available part-time over an 8 month continuous (parallel) placement. Work semesters alternate with academic study. Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements: Declaration/Entrance Requirements: Good academic standing Program Continuance Requirements: Continuation in the co-op option requires: Completion of COOP 1101 prior to 75 program credits (based on first year entry) Minimum program GPA of 2.5

27 Work Term Requirements: Participation and enrolment in a co-op work term requires: Successful completion of COOP 1101 Successful completion of 30 program credits based on first year entry Instructor permission Co-op Requirements The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses: Required: COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques 1 And all of: COOP 1150* Co-op Work Semester 1 COOP 2150* Co-op Work Semester 2* COOP 3150 Co-op Work Semester 3* Optional: COOP 4150* Co-op Work Semester 4 9 *Part-time (parallel) work terms may be taken over two semesters as COOP 1105A/1150B, COOP 2150A/2150B, COOP 3150A/3150B, or COOP 4150A/4150B respectively. Additional requirements: In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements. Other Information Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology. Upon successful completion of this program with co0operative education, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Co-operative Education Option

28 Table 2: Revised Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology Program Admission Requirements General School of Business admission requirements apply to this program. Notes: 1. Math 11 Foundations with a C+ grade (or the equivalent or higher) is a required prerequisite for several first year INFO courses (*). Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly. 2. A first year English course is a requirement of this program. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12 with a B grade (or the equivalent prerequisite). Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly. Program Requirements The degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits of required courses and electives. The degree program with Co-operative Education requires an additional 28 credits of Co-op Education credits. Year 1 and 2 Courses Year 1 One of: BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics 3 MATH 1140 Calculus I (Business Applications) 3 One of: BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 MATH 1115 Statistics I 3 MATH 2341 Business Statistics 3 All Of: INFO 1111 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software 3 INFO 1112 Principles of Program Structure and Design* 3 INFO 1113 Systems Analysis and design* 3 INFO 1211 Operating Systems Principles and Applications* 3 INFO 1212 Networking Technologies I* 3 INFO 1213 Web Application Development 3 INFO 1214 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology* 3 PHIL 1150 Introduction to Formal Logic 3 Year 2 All Of: BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada 3 CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communications 3 ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 INFO 2311 Networking Technologies II 3 INFO 2312 Database Management Systems 3 INFO 2313 Object-Oriented Programming 3 INFO 2315 Data Structure 3 INFO 2411 Foundations of Computer Security 3 INFO 2413 System Development Project 3 INFO 2416 Server Operating Systems 3 Years 3 and 4 Courses Students must complete all of the designated core courses for Years 3 and 4 as outlined below. Students can select their Year 3 and 4 INFO elective courses in a way that satisfies the requirements for a specialization within their degree, please see the specialization sections. Year 3 Core Courses All of: INFO 3110 Professional Communications in Information Technology 3 INFO 3150 Object-Oriented Software Engineering 3 INFO 3250 Content Management and Information Architecture 3 Credits

29 INFO 3280 Information Technology Project Management 3 And: Breadth Electives: One courses numbered 1100 or higher from any area of study other than CBSY CPSC, or INFO. 3 Note: Breadth Electives can be completed throughout years one and four And one of: CBSY 3100 Ethics in Information Technology 3 PHIL 3033 Business Ethics 3 PHIL 3109 Foundations in Ethics 3 Year 3 INFO Electives Any four of the courses below (from the two specializations): INFO 3135 Advanced Web Application Development 3 INFO 3170 Security of Enterprise Networks 3 INFO 3180 Wireless Networks 3 INFO 3225 Web Multimedia 3 INFO 3235 Software Quality Assurance 3 INFO 3240 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 3 INFO 3245 Mobile Programming I 3 INFO 3390 Networking Technologies III 3 Year 4 Core Courses All of: INFO 4190 Integration Project I 3 INFO 4290 Integration Project II 3 INFO 4310 Entrepreneurial Development in Information Technology 3 And: Breadth Electives: Two courses numbered 1100 or higher from any area of study other than CBSY CPSC, or INFO. 6 Note: Breadth Electives can be completed throughout years one and four Year 4 INFO Electives Any five of the courses below (from the two specializations): INFO 4105 Search Engine Principles (under development) 3 INFO 4110 Cloud Computing 3 INFO 4115 Website Design 3 INFO 4120 Digital Forensics 3 INFO 4125 Web Site Security 3 INFO 4235 Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development 3 INFO 4330 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3 INFO 4370 Security of Wireless Systems 3 INFO 4380 Wireless Sensor Networks 3 INFO 4260 Networking Technologies IV 3 Degree Specializations Students can select their Year 3 and 4 INFO elective courses in a way that satisfies the requirements for a specialization within their degree. Students must complete all of the core courses for Years 3 and 4 as outlined above and complete the following designated courses for the chosen specialization. Network Administration and Security To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Network Administration and Security, students must successfully complete: All Of: INFO 3170 Security of Enterprise Networks 3 INFO 3180 Wireless Networks 3 INFO 3240 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 3 INFO 3390 Networking Technologies III 3 INFO 4110 Cloud computing 3 INFO 4120 Digital Forensics 3 INFO 4260 Networking Technologies IV 3 INFO 4370 Security of Wireless Systems 3

30 INFO 4380 Wireless Sensor Networks 3 Mobile and Web Application Development To complete the Bachelor of Technology with a specialization in Mobile and Web Application Development, students must successfully complete: All of: INFO 3135 Advanced Web Application Development 3 INFO 3225 Web Multimedia 3 INFO 3235 Software Quality Assurance 3 INFO 3245 Mobile Programming I 3 INFO 4105 Search Engine Principles (under development) 3 INFO 4115 Website Design 3 INFO 4125 Web Site Security 3 INFO 4235 Special Topics in Web and Mobile Application Development 3 INFO 4330 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3 Other Information Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers. Co-operative Education The Bachelor of Technology Information Technology degree is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Cooperative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters but may also be available part-time over an 8 month continuous (parallel) placement. Work semesters alternate with academic study. Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements: Declaration/Entrance Requirements: Declaration into the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology program Minimum GPA of 2.5 Declaration must be made prior to a maximum of 75 completed credits Work Term and Co-op Program Option Continuance Requirements: Enrolment in a co-op work term is outlined in the prerequisites to each work term course with continuance in the co-op option requiring: Completion of COOP 1101 prior to 75 credits Minimum GPA of 2.5 Instructor permission Co-op Requirements The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses: COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques 1 COOP 1150 Co-op Work Semester 1 COOP 2150 Co-op Work Semester 2 COOP 3150 Co-op Work Semester 3 Optional: COOP 4150* Co-op Work Semester 4 9 Notes: 1. Successful completion of Co-op 1101 Job Search Techniques is required prior to Co-op 1150 Co-op Work Semester 2. Part-time (parallel) work terms may be taken over two semesters as COOP 1105A/1150B, COOP 2150A/2150B, COOP 3150A/3150B, or COOP 4150A/4150B respectively. 3. COOP courses can not be used as breadth electives Additional requirements: In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements. Credential Awarded 9 9 9

31 Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology. Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, Co-operative Education Option.

32 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 05.4 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Program Revision: Diploma in Computer Information Systems and Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-op Option For Information: At its March 4, 2015 meeting the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum reviewed the program revision to the Diploma in Computer Information Systems and the Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-op Option and recommended it to Senate for approval. Attached: Program Revision Memo For Approval: THAT Senate approve the Program Revision to the Diploma in Computer Information Systems and the Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-op Option.

33 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Senate Duane Radcliffe, Chair, School of Business Curriculum Committee DATE: March 16, 2015 RE: Revisions to the Diploma in Computer Information Systems and the Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-operative Education Option programs The Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Department is seeking approval for the revision of the Diploma in Computer Information Systems and the Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-operative Education Option programs. The proposed implementation date for this program change is September 1, This memo was approved at the February 6, 2015 School of Business Curriculum Committee, the February 20, 2015 School of Business Faculty Council and the March 4, Summary of Changes The CSIT department is seeking to revise the following: 1. Program Admission requirements 2. Core Information Technology course requirements 3. Co-op entrance and continuance to align with the School of Business declaration requirements as per the recommendations from the Co-op department Table 1: Current Diploma: Computer Information Systems Program: documents the deletions highlighted in Red text and or revisions highlighted in Green Italic text. Revision(s) Requested The CSIT Faculty is seeking approval for the program revisions outlined in the attached Table 2. The table shows the currently approved content as well as the proposed program revisions and additions. Table 2: Revised Computer Information Systems Program: Revisions and additions made are highlighted in Blue text. Black text is in current program. Rationale and Support The CSIT faculty at approved this program revision on January 30, The revisions, deletions and additions are being made to account for: 1. Transitions Project: Adoption of School of Business Admission Requirements 2. Adjusting the Diploma program to maintain its ability to ladder into the Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology program. 3. All changes align with the programs original learning outcomes. Impact on Students There are no impacts to current students as students currently enrolled in the program can choose to meet the graduation requirements at the time they entered or choose to meet these new program graduation entry requirements. The program will communicate with current students to explain to them the options the students have and students will be encouraged to meet with a School of Business advisor. All current courses required for graduation will continue to be offered allowing current students to graduate under their entry program. For those course requirements in which a student can choose from a list of courses at minimum one course will continue to be offered. Proposed Implementation Date We are seeking approval for an implementation date of September 1, 2015.

34 Table 1: Current Diploma in Computer Information Systems Program Program Admission Requirements New Admission Requirements for September 2013 Program admission requirements for this program have changed for the Fall 2013 intake. In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply: Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalent), or Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of C (or equivalent). Note: A first year undergraduate-level English course is a graduation requirement, therefore students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12 B (or equivalent). It is expected that applicants to the program have aptitude for working with computers, understand general computing concepts, have basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Windows environment. It is recommended you make an appointment with an Academic Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly. Program Graduation Requirements This program is available to students as a full-time or part-time study schedule and requires the completion of 60 credits. Year 1 and 2 60 credits including: Year 1 courses INFO 1111 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software 3 INFO 1112 Principles of Program Structure and Design 3 INFO 1113 Systems Analysis and design 3 PHIL 1150 Introduction to Formal Logic 3 INFO 1211 Operating Systems Principles and Applications 3 INFO 1212 Networking Technologies I 3 INFO 1213 Web Application Development 3 INFO 1214 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology 3 CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communications 3 Year 2 ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 INFO 2311 Networking Technologies II 3 INFO 2312 Database Management Systems 3 INFO 2313 Object-Oriented Programming 3 INFO 2411 Foundations of Computer Security 3 INFO 2412 Management of Information Systems 3 INFO 2413 System Development Project 3 Courses taken during Year 1 and 2 BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada 3 BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics 3 BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 CPSC 2302 Data Structures and Program Organization 3 Not all courses are offered at all times or on all campuses. It is important to ensure work and personal schedules can accommodate the posted schedule times prior to committing to the program. Co-operative Education The Computer Information Systems diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete two work semesters while completing their diploma. Work terms generally occur fulltime in separate 4 month work semesters but may also be available part-time over an 8 month continuous (parallel) placement. Work semesters alternate with academic study. Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements: Declaration/Entrance Requirements: Good academic standing

35 Program Continuance Requirements: Continuation in the co-op option requires: Completion of COOP 1101 prior to 30 program credits Minimum program GPA of 2.33 Work Term Requirements: Participation and enrolment in a co-op work term requires: Successful completion of COOP 1101 Successful completion of 30 program credits Instructor permission Co-op Requirements The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses: Required: COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques 1 And all of: COOP 1150* Co-op Work Semester 1* COOP 2150* Co-op Work Semester 2* *Part-time (parallel) work terms may be taken over two semesters as COOP 1105A/1150B or COOP 2150A/2150B respectively. Additional requirements: In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements. Other Information Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers. Students should expect to invest a minimum of an additional 30 hours per week completing assignments and projects. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Computer Information Systems. Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-operative Education Option. 9 9

36 Table 2: Revised Diploma in Computer Information Systems Program Program Admission Requirements General School of Business admission requirements apply to this program. Notes: 1. Math 11 Foundations with a C+ grade (or the equivalent or higher) is a required prerequisite for several first year INFO courses (*). Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly. 2. A first year English course is a requirement of this program. Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12 with a B grade (or the equivalent prerequisite). Please make an appointment with an Educational Advisor to plan your course selections accordingly. Program Requirements The diploma program requires a minimum of 60 credits of required courses. The diploma program with Co-operative Education requires an additional 19 credits of Co-op Education credits. Year 1 and 2 Courses Year 1 One of: BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics 3 MATH 1140 Calculus I (Business Applications) 3 One of: BUQU 1230 Business Statistics 3 MATH 1115 Statistics I 3 MATH 2341 Business Statistics 3 All Of: INFO 1111 Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software 3 INFO 1112 Principles of Program Structure and Design* 3 INFO 1113 Systems Analysis and Design* 3 INFO 1211 Operating Systems Principles and Applications* 3 INFO 1212 Networking Technologies I* 3 INFO 1213 Web Application Development 3 INFO 1214 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology* 3 PHIL 1150 Introduction to Formal Logic 3 Year 2 Credits All Of: BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada 3 CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communications 3 ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 INFO 2311 Networking Technologies II 3 INFO 2312 Database Management Systems 3 INFO 2313 Object-Oriented Programming 3 INFO 2315 Data Structure 3 INFO 2411 Foundations of Computer Security 3 INFO 2413 System Development Project 3 INFO 2416 Server Operating Systems 3 Other Information Students enrolled in this program are expected to have their own laptop computers. Co-operative Education Credits

37 The Diploma in Computer Information Systems is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete two work semesters while completing their diploma. Work terms generally occur fulltime in separate 4 month work semesters but may also be available part-time over an 8 month continuous (parallel) placement. Work semesters alternate with academic study. Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements: Declaration/Entrance Requirements: Declaration into the Diploma Computer Information Systems program Good Academic Standing Declaration must be made prior to a maximum of 30 completed credits Work Term and Co-op Program Option Continuance Requirements: Enrolment in a co-op work term is outlined in the prerequisites to each work term course with continuance in the co-op option requiring: Completion of COOP 1101 prior to 30 credits Minimum GPA of 2.5 Instructor permission Co-op Requirements Credits The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses: COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques 1 COOP 1150 Co-op Work Semester 1 9 COOP 2150 Co-op Work Semester 2 9 Notes: 1. Successful completion of Co-op 1101 Job Search Techniques is required prior to Co-op 1150 Co-op Work Semester 2. Part-time (parallel) work terms may be taken over two semesters as COOP 1105A/1150B or COOP 2150A/2150B respectively. Additional requirements: In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Computer Information Systems. Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Computer Information Systems, Co-operative Education Option.

38 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 05.5 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Program Revision: Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management For Information: At its March 4, 2015 meeting the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum reviewed the program revision to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management and recommended it to Senate for approval. Attached: Program Revision Memo For Approval: THAT Senate approve the Program Revision to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management.

39 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Senate Duane Radcliffe, Chair, School of Business Curriculum Committee DATE: March 16, 2015 RE: Revisions to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management program The Human Resources Management Department is seeking approval for the revision of the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management program. The proposed implementation date for this program change is September 1, This memo was approved at the February 13, 2015, School of Business Curriculum Committee meeting, the February 20, 2015 School of Business Faculty Council and the March 4, 2015 Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum. Summary of Changes The Human Resources Management Department is seeking to revise the following: 1. Program admission requirements 2. Core Human Resources Management course requirements Table 1: Current Post Bacc.: Human Resources Management program: documents the deletions highlighted in Red text and or revisions highlighted in Red italic text. Revision(s) Requested The Human Resources Management Department is seeking approval for the program requirement revisions outlined in Table 2. The table shows the currently approved content as well as the proposed program revisions and additions. Table 2: Revised Post Bacc.: Human Resources Management program: Revisions and additions made are highlighted in Blue text. Black text is in current program. Rationale and Support The Human Resources Management faculty approved the program revisions on February 12, The revisions, deletions and additions are being made to account for: 1. Improving student preparedness to complete the program 2. Closing Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Required Professional Competency (RPC) gap of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Resource (HR) data competency requirements. Impact on Students There are no impacts to current students as students presently enrolled in the program can choose to meet the graduation requirements at the time they entered or choose to meet these new graduation requirements. All current courses required for graduation will continue to be offered allowing current students to graduate under their entry program. There will be positive outcomes for future students in the changes admission (increased accounting and business writing and communication skills bridging requirements) will better prepare students for program success and the addition of a HR-focused information systems course, which was an existing gap in the program meeting the CHRP s RPCs. Proposed Implementation Date Pg. 1 of 4

40 TABLE 1: CURRENT Post Baccalaureate Diploma: Human Resources Management Program Program Admission Requirements Admission: In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency requirement, the following program admission requirements apply. applicants require successful completion of a recognized Bachelor's degree. Applicants graduating from a Bachelor's degree program that does not include at least a minor in Business may be required to take two qualifying courses in order to ensure their success in the program: BUSI 1210 Essentials of Management and ACCT 1110 Principles of Accounting l or ACCT 1160 Essentials of Accounting Applicants who have extensive business experience in human resources management may contact a School of Business Degree Advisor in the Dean's office to request that the department waive the requirement to complete these two courses prior to program entry. Program Graduation Requirements Students must complete the following courses with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. All of: HRMT 3115 Human Relations in Organizations 3 HRMT 3125 Employment Law 3 HRMT 3135 Recruitment and Selection 3 HRMT 3145 Occupational Health and Safety 3 HRMT 3255 Total Compensation 3 HRMT 3265 Employee Development and Coaching 3 HRMT 4115 Labour Relations 3 HRMT 4125 Organizational Development 3 ENTR 4110 Business Leadership 3 HRMT 4500 Strategic Human Resources Management 6 * Note: The co-requisite requirement of ENTR 4110 for HRMT 4125 is automatically waived for students in the Post Baccalaureate program. While it is possible to complete the program in one year (three semesters), registration in all required courses is subject to space availability. Students must be prepared to take more than three semesters to complete the program. Please consult a Business Degree Advisor for course planning assistance. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management. Pg. 3 of 4

41 TABLE 2: REVISED Post Baccalaureate Diploma: Human Resources Management Program Program Admission Requirements In addition to the general School of Business Admission Requirements the following apply: 1. Successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree, and one of the following: a) Undergraduate degree includes a major, minor or diploma in Economics or Business, or b) Successful completion of the following KPU courses or equivalent transfer credit: BUSI 1210 Essentials of Management (or BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour), and ACCT 2293 Accelerated Financial Accounting (or ACCT ACCT 1210) 2. Successful completion of CMNS 1140 Professional Communications with a C+ (or equivalent transfer credit for an undergraduate Professional Communications or Business Communications course delivered in English) Applicants who have extensive business experience may contact the School of Business Dean s office to request consideration of a waiver of one or more of the above course requirements for admission. In such cases, applicants will be required to submit their resume and a portfolio documenting their HR experience. An interview may also be required. Applicants who do not meet the above course requirements for direct admission to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma program may be offered admission to the School of Business in order to complete the required courses. Upon completion of these requirements, students may then request declaration into the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management program. Program Graduation Requirements The Post Baccalaureate Diploma program requires the completion the following courses with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Human Resources Management Courses All of: HRMT 3105 HR Information Technology and Data 3 HRMT 3115 Human Relations in Organizations 3 HRMT 3125 Employment Law 3 HRMT 3135 Recruitment and Selection 3 HRMT 3145 Occupational Health and Safety 3 HRMT 3255 Total Compensation 3 HRMT 3265 Employee Development and Coaching 3 HRMT 4115 Labour Relations 3 HRMT 4125 Organizational Development 3 HRMT 4500 Strategic Human Resources Management 6 * Note: The HRMT course prerequisite and co-requisite requirements of ACCT, ENTR, CMNS courses are automatically waived for students in the Post Baccalaureate program. Students are still required to complete the designated HRMT course prerequisite or co-requisite courses. While it is possible to complete the program in one year (three semesters), registration in all required courses is subject to space availability. Students must be prepared to take more than three semesters to complete the program. Please consult a Business Degree Advisor for course planning assistance. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management. Pg. 4 of 4

42 SENATE MEETING DATE: March 30, 2015 AGENDA #: 05.6 PRESENTED BY: Dana Cserepes Issue: Program Revision: Addition of Co-op Option to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management For Information: At its March 4, 2015 meeting the Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum reviewed the program revision for the addition of a Co-op Option to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management and recommended it to Senate for approval. Attached: Program Revision Memo For Approval: THAT Senate approve the addition of a Co-op Option to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management.

43 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Senate Duane Radcliffe, Chair, School of Business Curriculum Committee DATE: March 16, 2015 RE: Addition of Co-operative Education (Co-Op) Option to the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management program The Human Resources Management Department is seeking approval for the addition of a Co-operative Education option (Co-op) for the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management program. The proposed implementation date for this Co-op option will be determined after discussions with the Provost. The Co-operative Education Office and Faculty have been consulted and approve the program structure. This memo was approved at the February 13, 2015, School of Business Curriculum Committee, the February 20, 2015 School of Business Faculty Council and the March 4, 2015 Senate Standing Committee on Curriculum. Summary of Program Structure: The Human Resources Management faculty approved the adoption of the Co-op Option for the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management on February 12, 2015 as follows: Co-operative Education Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements: Declaration/Entrance Requirements: Declaration of the Co-op Option upon admission/entry into the Post Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Human Resources Management Work Term and Program Continuance Requirements Enrolment in a co-op work term is outlined in the prerequisites to each work term course with continuance in the co-op option requiring: Completion of COOP 1101 prior to 15 program credits Minimum GPA of 2.7 Instructor permission Completion of COOP 1150 prior to HRMT 4500 Strategic Human Resources Co-op Requirements The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses: COOP 1101: Job Search Techniques* 1 COOP 1150 Co-op Work Semester 1* 9 * Successful completion of COOP 1101 Job Search Techniques is required prior COOP 1150 Co-op Work Semester 1 Additional Requirements In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements. (Link to requirements) Credential Awarded The program with Co-operative Education requires an additional 10 credits of Co-op Education credits. Upon successful completion of this program with co-operative education, students are eligible to receive a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management, Co-operative Education Option. Pg. 1 of 1