Commerce – Advanced Entry

2022-2023 - UG - Major Program Modification (Modify Existing Calendar Entry)

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(A) Proposal summary
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  • STEP 1 - Complete the proposal summary information
  • Home faculty*
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  • Content type*
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  • Summary of proposed changes*

    Calendar Changes:

    Adding in wording to the General Information setion of Commerce Advanced Entry regarding transfer credits and advising students to meet with their Academic Advisor.

    Program Map Changes:

    Due to the BCom 2.0 program the advaced entry program maps have been impacted. Attached are the specific advanced entry progam maps for each program and college.

    Include a brief point by point summary of the changes included in this proposal.
  • Is a new course associated with this proposal?*
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  • New courses
  • Calendar start date*
    Choose when the change should appear in the Academic Calendar.
  • Registration start date*
    Specify the first active term (e.g., Fall 2019).
  • STEP 2 - Attach supporting documents, if applicable

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  • Are you attaching any supporting documents*
(B) Program information
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  • STEP 3 - Complete program modifications in Section B
  • Program or shared core name*
    Commerce Advanced Entry
    Commerce Advanced Entry
    This is the title of the program or shared core in the calendar.
  • Program type
  • Degree type

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  • Program or shared core description
  • Calendar copy*

  • Note: Program learning outcomes will not import from the calendar. If you are making changes to this field, please enter the current information now and make changes only after you have validated and launched the proposal.

    If you do not have a recent version of your programs learning outcomes and alignment with the Degree Level Expectations, or would like to make a modification to them, please contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca

  • Program learning outcomes
(C) Detailed proposal information
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  • STEP 4 - Complete Section C
  • Introduction
  • Brief background on existing program*

    The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program 1 started with the opening of the university in 2003 and has since grown in size to a total enrolment number of above 1100. The structure of the program requires students to take several mandatory courses in years 1 and 2 to cover different functional areas in business. Additionally, students take courses in mathematics, statistics, economics, communications, and business computer applications amongst others. The courses and their sequence are mostly similar for all students and leaves very limited room for flexibility.

    In years 3 and 4 of the BCom program, students enroll in one or more of the following majors and minors, or decide to pursue a more general business education in the Comprehensive stream:
    Accounting – major and minor
    Entrepreneurship – major and minor
    Finance – major and minor
    Marketing – major and minor
    Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management – major and minor
    Technology Management – major and minor
    Operations Management – minor
    International Business – minor

    Students in years 3 and 4 also enroll in several advanced courses such as Strategic Management, Legal Environment of Business and Information Systems and complete the experiential learning component of the program from one of four options:
    â— Capstone Study Project
    â— Co-op Education (subject to availability for pathways students – refer to transition plan)
    â— Internship
    â— Venture Creation
    These unique courses and experiential components provide an opportunity to consolidate learning from earlier years of the program and see the application of those concepts in a real-life business setting.

    The faculty also offers a number of different college-to-university pathways programs for students with diplomas or advanced diplomas from a number of Ontario colleges to continue their education at Ontario Tech towards a BCom degree.

    The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree prepares graduates with strong employability skills and the foundations for excellence in managing businesses and other entities. In the program organizations are examined from a number of perspectives, including how they are managed and the changing environments in which they operate. Graduates have successfully found employment in a wide range of fields such as banking, technology, marketing, public accounting, human resources, etc. in local, national, and international entities.

    1 This section adapted from the 2017 Commerce program review document with modifications.

  • Rationale for the modification*

    The Bachelor of Commerce program has recently gone through a major modification. These changes will now have to be incorporated into the many college to university pathways programs offered by the Faculty of Business and IT. The updated program means changes will have to be made to transfer credits, bridge/embedded courses, and courses taken at Ontario Tech after students transition to our institution.

    How will this change or enhance the program and/or opportunities for students and graduates?
  • Fit with broader array of program offerings*

    Ontario Tech’s mandate emphasizes our dedication to “creating opportunities for college graduates to pursue a university degree” (SMA 2020-2025). FBIT has transitioned students from a long list of colleges to our Bachelor of Commerce program through a variety of pathways programs. After making significant changes to the Bachelor of Commerce program, it is important that we update our pathways programs accordingly so college-to-university students get access to the most up to date curriculum and program features.

    THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED IN THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE MPM:
    The 2020-2025 SMA3 agreement states, “Our longstanding commitment to provide career-oriented undergraduate degree programs that are innovative and responsive to the individual needs of students and to the market-driven needs of employers has been key to ensuring our success in this area.” The modifications to our professional degree program are in response to the individual needs of students and the market driven needs of employers.

    The new vision of the university was recently adopted in the 2021-2023 Integrated Academic Research Plan as “Embracing technology with a conscience to advance knowledge and promote sustainability”. The program changes reflect this with a new core course in Sustainability and Business. The reduced number of required core classes also creates space in students’ program map so they can delve deeper in elective courses and minors exploring sustainability, business ethics, corporate social responsibility etc. from within the offerings in FBIT or across campus.

    According to the 2020-2025 SMA3 agreement, Ontario Tech is an access institution and suffers lower than average year 1 to year 2 persistence. The modifications made in this proposal are also intended to provide students more opportunities to focus on courses from their major earlier which can help with retention in years 1 and 2 and allow for more depth in majors in years 3 and 4. This depth will in turn also improve graduates’ employment rate in a related field, and employment earnings.

    The proposed co-op option (subject to availability for pathways students) is aligned with the Experiential Learning components of the SMA3 agreement, and further improves our alignment with industry and our focus on providing market driven professional education leading to job ready graduates.

    The proposed program also includes a number of zero-credit mandatory components/workshops that encourage our students to participate in campus and community activities. This is closely tied to the “Sticky Campus” priority highlighted in our mission statement and referenced in SMA3.

     

    Description of how the proposed modifications fit into the broader array of program offerings, particularly those areas of teaching and research strengths, and complementary areas of study.
  • Resource requirements
  • Faculty members*

    No new faculty members are needed as a direct result of these proposed changes to the pathways programs.

    List of core faculty associated with the program, including appointment status, home unit, areas of teaching and research interests, and any new faculty requirements and gaps they would be expected to fill.
  • Additional academic and non-academic human resources*

    We may require support from the Office of the Registrar and Communications and Marketing to update marketing and recruitment materials including webpages prior to the launch of the modified program.

    Details of any administrative requirements, including support staff, adjunct and part-time faculty, supervision of experiential learning opportunities, and any other additional academic and non-academic human resources.
  • Physical resource requirements*

    No additional resources are required at this time.

    Details of any physical resource requirements, including library holdings, information technology support and student services, special equipment, and space requirements (classrooms, laboratory, graduate student work/study space, other).
  • Business plan
  • Statement of funding requirements*

    We do not anticipate changes in funding requirements.

    A summary statement of the funding required to support the modification, including projected enrolments, start-up and continuing costs, if applicable.
  • Statement of resource/funding availability*

    We would expect that additional resources will flow to sustain enrollment growth and increased retention rates resulting from the program modifications.

    Statements attesting to the adequacy of resources to support the modification from Deans who may have faculty members involved in or are contributing resources, the Registrar or the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Chief Librarian and the Provost.
  • Transition plan
  • Transition plan*

    The original Bachelor of Commerce MPM had the following phrase for implementation timeline:
    “Current BCom students will continue to follow their current program maps. This change will impact students beginning their first year of Bachelor of Commerce program in Fall 2022.”

    Pathways programs are designed to transition college diploma holders to a modified 3rd and 4th year Bachelor of Commerce program map (sometimes after a bridge semester). As a result, most changes for these programs will be implemented at the start of our Fall 2024 or Spring 2024 for the Bridge semester.

    Transition plan:
    Fall 2022: BUSI1030 – Writing and Critical Thinking will replace BUSI1010 Critical Thinking and Ethics in all Embedded and Bridge programs
    Spring 2024: All approved changes in the Bachelor of Commerce MPM will apply to new students in the spring/summer bridge semester
    Fall 2024: All approved changes in the Bachelor of Commerce MPM will apply to all incoming pathways students entering the modified 3rd year map.

    Co-op stream:
    The Bachelor of Commerce program now has a co-op stream and students coming into the first year of the program in fall 2022 can apply to participate in the co-op. While pathways students will become eligible for the co-op stream starting in Fall 2024, the Dean’s office will decide at that time if this option is available to pathways students (considering resources and logistics), and if yes, the sequence of the work-study semesters. Coming into the program in year 3, pathways students should expect to stay at Ontario Tech longer and for additional semesters if they decide to pursue the co-op stream (if available).

    Semester (e.g. Fall 2020) for the implementation of the proposed changes; include a plan for all current students in the program, by year level. If this change impacts students that are not new and/or first-year students as of the start date, then a transition plan is required.
  • Other
  • Additional supporting information, if applicable
    Describe any additional information needed to support the proposal.
(D) Impact and consultation
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  • We have consulted with all impacted areas*
    By selecting 'yes', you agree that you have consulted with all affected areas prior to beginning this proposal. Select 'N/A' only if the change(s) do not involve students, staff and faculty from other programs or courses.
  • Process of consultation*

    The following consultation was completed for the Bachelor of Commerce program modifications:
    An initial committee of interested volunteer faculty members and staff initiated work on revisions in 2019 and provided high level general recommendations about program features and general direction of the program. A steering committee was then created with representation from a wide range of subject areas within the Bachelor of Commerce program. This steering committee worked on the program details and offered recommendations that are reflected in this proposal. Throughout the process, the committees reviewed business and commerce program structures and features in a number of universities in Ontario, Canada, and the United States.

    Throughout the process, the FBIT Undergraduate Education Committee and Faculty council have been updated regarding the proposed changes and plans for the new program. Meetings were also held with some areas within the faculty to discuss the changes.

    For the pathways programs specifically, meetings were held with Durham College (main pathways partner) to evaluate impact to their processes and curriculum. It was determined that our embedded courses are of particular importance and they will make the necessary changes and proceed through the appropriate governance process.

    Describe process of consultation with other units if the change(s) involve(s) students, staff, and/or faculty from other programs or courses.
  • Indigenous Content and Consultation
  • Does this change include any Indigenous content?*

  • For more information on how Indigenous content is defined at Ontario Tech University and how to consult with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle, please refer to the Protocol for Consultation with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle.

  • Has the IEAC been contacted?
  • If Yes, when?
  • What was the advice you received from the IEAC? And, how has it been included in your proposal?
  • Did the IEAC ask you to return the proposal to them for review?
    If Yes, have they completed their review?
(E) Routing
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