Level UP Ontario Tech Multidisciplinary Projects
This unique program offers you an opportunity to provide real-world consulting services to a host business or organization. Theory and concepts learned in class will be applied to actual business issues and provide critical analyses that deliver sound strategies and recommendations.
Accounting and Finance
XBIT 4500
Accounting major is designed for students interested in becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and for students who want to develop a strong foundation in accounting. Finance Program offers the students foundations in finance that allow them to pursue various career paths in the financial services industry or a higher degree in finance.Our students participate in various external case competitions, gaining hands-on experience, and meeting industry practitioners. Our finance faculty is involved in a variety of researchBeginning in September 2022 teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.* Please note that the course dates are subject to change depending on University scheduling*
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
The Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OBHR) major helps students develop the skills and knowledge required to transform an organization’s most important asset – its human capital – into a sustainable competitive advantage. OBHR professionals play a key role in achieving organizations’ strategic objectives by implementing human resource solutions, such as managing talent, providing training and facilitating organizational change. By completing the requirements for the OBHR major, students complete all the coursework necessary to qualify for their Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) professional designation.For more information including course details please see here.Beginning in September 2022, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.* Please note that the course dates are subject to change depending on University scheduling*
Technology Management
XBIT 4500U
This major focuses on the management and innovation aspects of business information technology. Students in this major will gain theoretical and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art enterprise systems, cloud applications, IT security policies and procedures, and analytics packages used in business and government today. Understanding of information technology, databases, application development and technology strategy is complemented with digital literacy, business communication, systems analysis and design thinking skills.For more information including course details please click hereBeginning in September 2022, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.* Please note that the course dates are subject to change depending on University scheduling*
Information Technology Consultancy
XBIT 4500U
What IT system improvements, new technologies, or evaluation projects can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? Our IT students have skills in using leading-edge equipment and laboratories to apply core concepts in fundamental and advanced networking, enterprise-level network engineering, cloud computing, programming, scripting, databases, cryptography, policies, malware analysis, forensics and many additional technical topics.
Penetration Testing Placements
VI
This work placement allows students to put their theoretical skills into practice within your company. It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help undergraduate students develop a wide range of technical work-related skills such as website Penetration testing, system analysis, providing cyber security solutions and Cyber Security reporting. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Students teams of 3-4 are available for up to 60 hours each starting January till the end of April 2022. This is an unpaid for-credit experience.
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
XBIT 4500U
The Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OBHR) major helps students develop the skills and knowledge required to transform an organization’s most important asset – its human capital – into a sustainable competitive advantage. OBHR professionals play a key role in achieving organizations’ strategic objectives by implementing human resource solutions, such as managing talent, providing training and facilitating organizational change. By completing the requirements for the OBHR major, students complete all the coursework necessary to qualify for their Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) professional designation.For more information including course details please see here.Beginning in September 2022, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.* Please note that the course dates are subject to change depending on University scheduling*
Accounting and Finance
XBIT 4500U
Accounting major is designed for students interested in becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and for students who want to develop a strong foundation in accounting. Finance Program offers the students foundations in finance that allow them to pursue various career paths in the financial services industry or a higher degree in finance.Our students participate in various external case competitions, gaining hands-on experience, and meeting industry practitioners. Our finance faculty is involved in a variety of researchBeginning in September 2022 teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.* Please note that the course dates are subject to change depending on University scheduling*
Design Thinking Challenge
BUSI3590
Business owners constantly face difficult questions that can take months to decide. The Design thinking process is a method of efficiently solving critical business questions using empathy and understanding to design, prototype, and gain effective customer feedback. This process combines business strategy and behaviour science this project, students will apply problem solving design skills in a collaborative team to provide a tested solution to your organization’s issue.
Business & IT Consulting
BUSI4995U
What business or marketing process, organizational or management improvements, or IT Networking and Security needs can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? In this project, a team of students in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology program will help you develop a solution for a business-related opportunity you may be facing. Beginning in September 2021, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.
Design Thinking Challenge
BUSI3590
Business owners constantly face difficult questions that can take months to decide. The Design thinking process is a method of efficiently solving critical business questions using empathy and understanding to design, prototype, and gain effective customer feedback. This process combines business strategy and behaviour science this project, students will apply problem solving design skills in a collaborative team to provide a tested solution to your organization’s issue.
START-UP WIL – Ontario Tech University
BUSI4999U
START-UP WIL is a start-up pitch competition which will be taking place as part of The Venture Creation Course BUSI4999U. Students will work on their ventures with the supporting faculty over the course of the semester. At the end of the term the students will present their start up ideas to address their new products in a post-COVID environment. The competition will enable students to develop skills in communication, creativity, critical thinking and apply the principles of business being taught in the classroom. As part of the competition each student will receive a $250 stipend for submitting a business plan and go-to-market strategy. Our panel of industry judges provided by Riipen will be selecting the top student team and those students will receive a $5,000 fund to launch their new venture.
Business & IT Consulting Projects - Spring 2021
BUSI4995U
What business or marketing process, organizational or management improvements, or IT Networking and Security needs can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? Beginning in May 2021, teams of 3-5 fourth year Business and IT students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action. Capstone will be a 12 week program running May-July. The students will be expected to put in 5 hours a week into their project plus regular class time/check-ins weekly. Teams will be assigned to their projects within the first week of starting class, and will be expected to reach out to their client and set up a first meeting for charter review that first week. From there, each team should be sending an update on Friday weekly, and meeting with the client virtually once a week for 20-30 minutes at a time best suited for client & team.
Business & IT Consulting
BUSI4995U
What business or marketing process, organizational or management improvements, or IT Networking and Security needs can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? In this project, a team of students in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology program will help you develop a solution for a business-related opportunity you may be facing. Beginning in January 2021, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.
Strategic Marketing Analysis
BUSI4995U
In this capstone project, student-consultants working in small groups will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, communications planning, strategy, and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.
Human Resources Consulting
BUSI4995U
Teams of 3-4 undergraduate students will conduct research and develop an actionable strategy and recommendations on a Human Resource Management challenge faced by your organization, stakeholders, and/or clients.
Information Technology Consultancy
BUSI4995U
What IT system improvements, new technologies, or evaluation projects can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? Our IT students have skills in using leading-edge equipment and laboratories to apply core concepts in fundamental and advanced networking, enterprise-level network engineering, cloud computing, programming, scripting, databases, cryptography, policies, malware analysis, forensics and many additional technical topics.
Virtual Internship with Commerce and IT students
VI
Virtual Internship OpportunityBring on one more students from Ontario Tech Unviersity to be your virtual interns! Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Students are available for 120 hours of placement from May 3 to Aug 28, 2020.Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.
Business Consulting
BUSI4995U
What business or marketing process, organizational or management improvements can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? In this project, a team of students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program will help you develop a solution for a business-related opportunity you may be facing. Beginning in May, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.
Business Consulting
BUSI4995U
What business or marketing process, organizational or management improvements can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? In this project, a team of students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program will help you develop a solution for a business-related opportunity you may be facing. Beginning in January, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.
Human Resources Consulting
BUSI4995U
Teams of 3-4 undergraduate students will conduct research and develop an actionable strategy and recommendations on a Human Resource Management challenge faced by your organization, stakeholders, and/or clients.
Information Technology Consultancy
BUSI4995U
What IT system improvements, new technologies, or evaluation projects can you implement to help you achieve your business goals? Our IT students have skills in using leading-edge equipment and laboratories to apply core concepts in fundamental and advanced networking, enterprise-level network engineering, cloud computing, programming, scripting, databases, cryptography, policies, malware analysis, forensics and many additional technical topics.
Strategic Marketing Analysis
BUSI4995U
In this capstone project, student-consultants working in small groups will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, communications planning, strategy, and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.
Business Data Analytics: Insights and Predictive Models
BUSI4995U
Student-consultants will analyze data sets using state-of-the-art technologies to identify trends, establish correlations, and submit recommendations based on predictive models that can enhance decision-making in your organization.