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FALL 2014 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BTM) FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION AUGUST 26, 2014

FALL 2014 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BTM) FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION AUGUST 26, 2014. AGENDA. Welcome Resources Program Information. WELCOME to ryerson Different places. WELCOME to ryerson. Different experiences After working for some time From another college or university

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FALL 2014 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BTM) FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION AUGUST 26, 2014

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  1. FALL 2014 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BTM) FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION AUGUST 26, 2014

  2. AGENDA • Welcome • Resources • Program Information

  3. WELCOME to ryerson • Different places

  4. WELCOME to ryerson • Different experiences • After working for some time • From another college or university • Directly from High School

  5. CONGRATULATIONS You Made It Here YOU ARE NOW OFFICIALLY @ryerson.ca username@ryerson.ca

  6. Will You Stay Here? • Admissions to BComm Programs are Competitive • Good News! You Made It In! • Better News! Our grads get good jobs! • IMPORTANT News! It’s Your Responsibility to Manage Your Conduct & Academic Performance to Stay In! • The Best Student is An Informed Student…

  7. Things To Be Aware Of Now… • Preparing for your career after graduation starts today! • Getting Help • Counseling Resources (TRSITM Main Office, Student Services—be proactive and ahead of any issues you have) • Professors — they really do care! You are paying to be here which makes you a consumer with choices. Exercise those choices carefully. Show up, participate and don’t delegate your learning to us! • Avoiding Problems • Time Management • Course Management • Academic Misconduct (Resources: Calendar, ITM100 Lecture & Lab, Ryerson Website, Library…)

  8. RESOURCES

  9. TRSM 2-168 Visit us in person: Get Social with Us: @student_trsm

  10. Enhancing Your Academic Skills Supporting Your Transition Fostering Your Wellness Connecting You to RU

  11. Need Support? Have a question?

  12. Student Groups

  13. Information Technology Management Student Association • SauravKaushal, President • www.itmsa.ca

  14. Women in Information Technology Management • Sarah Fadl, President • Majid Arshad,VP of Corporate Relations • Oleanne D’Souza, VP of Academic Affairs • www.witm.ca

  15. Continuing Education Student’s Association (CESAR) Emailinfo@mycesar.ca Phone 416.979.5193 Fax 416.979.5223

  16. It’s Your Journey, We’ll Guide You Along The Way

  17. WHY WE EXIST • To ensure you receive the support you need to meet your post graduation goals • To connect you with employers and opportunities • To be your eyes and ears in the industry • To help you build the skills you need for industry • To provide you with specialized programs and events that will assist you with your career goals

  18. CAREER SERVICES Start your academic career on the right path • 1:1 Meetings (drop-ins) • Skills-building workshops: • Setting career goals • Job search, resume & cover letter preparation • Networking etiquette • Interview techniques • On-Line Resources: • InterviewStream (practice your interviewing skills & get feedback) • Working Abroad (An interactive website to research other countries) • Annual Career Fairs (October & January) • Industry specific information sessions hosted by our corporate partners • Specialized industry events on campus

  19. Look for JobsPrivate, professional profile connects you to jobs you care aboutNetwork Visual resumes allow candidates to include multimedia to their profile to demonstrate value to employersFind Opportunities Over 400,000 opportunities from top employers worldwide • Create your free account today. • www.ryerson.ca/wpy Developed in collaboration with

  20. CONNECT WITH US Careers & Employer Partnerships TRS 2-148 - Second floor, across from the escalators TRSM Careers & Employer Partnerships centre TRSMcareers (416) 979-5106 TRSMcareers@ryerson.ca @TRSMcareers www.ryerson.ca/trsmcareers

  21. Tri-Mentoring Program Presentation to BTM First Year StudentsFall 2014 By: Joana Londono

  22. Introduction • Joana LondonoProgram Facilitator Email: jlondono@ryerson.ca

  23. Tri-Mentoring Program: • Peer to Peer Mentoring • First Year Student Mentee • Upper Year Student Mentor • Program-wide events, workshops, faculty-specific events and programming • Career Mentoring Program • 3rd or 4th year Student Mentee • Professional Career Mentor • Mentor and Mentee events aimed at career preparation and developing professional skills

  24. Tri-Mentoring Program: • First Generation Project • First generation student definition: someone whose parent(s) did not attend or obtain a post-secondary education anywhere in the world • Specific programming that aims to increase the number of First Generation students in the post-secondary education system, whether it be in college, university, or in an apprenticeship program.

  25. Sign up for a Mentor today! In person: Tri-Mentoring Program Office POD 54, Lower Ground Podium Online: Website: www.ryerson.ca/trimentoring

  26. Program Information Gloria Allen, Student Affairs Co-ordinator, Part-Time Degree Sangeeta Kumar, DeepaJojo Program Assistants

  27. Objectives • Graduation Requirements • Course Registration • Matrix

  28. A Tripartite Approach To Education: • PROFESSIONAL • PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED • LIBERAL STUDIES

  29. ProfessionalElectives ( Table 1)

  30. Professionally-Related Electives • A total of 4 courses in the following disciplines must be taken in order to graduate

  31. Liberal Studies Electives IMPORTANT NOTE: • Certain courses cannot be taken for Liberal Studies credit in some programs. Please refer to the 2013-2014 Full-Time Undergraduate Calendar for more information on Liberal Studies and Restrictions. http://www.ryerson.ca/calendar/2013-2014/pg1342.html • For French/Spanish Liberal Studies, you may be requested to complete a placement test. For more information on placement tests, please visit http://www.ryerson.ca/llc/

  32. First Year CurriculumBusiness Technology Management

  33. MINORS • You may earn a minor in a secondary area of study outside your professional program field 5-6 courses depending on minor of choice. • You may earn more than one Minor, however this will mean taking extra courses • Refer to calendar for minor policy and other information: • http://www.ryerson.ca/calendar/2013-2014/pg1338.html

  34. Unofficial Checklist • Way to keep you on track • Required courses will stay the same • Electives can be substituted, with courses of the same or higher level

  35. IMPORTANT: SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ITM700/800

  36. COURSE SCHEDULE You create your own timetable, You register directly for the courses you want, at the times you want! COURSE: ADDS, DROPS or TIMETABLE CHANGES MUST BE DONE BY USING RAMSS - Ryerson Administrative Management Self Serve https://my.ryerson.ca STUDENTS ARE ACADEMICALLY AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR COURSE REGISTRATIONS

  37. To Register for Courses • Go to https://my.ryerson.ca • Log in using your Matrix ID and password • Click on the ``RAMSS`` tab • Follow the on-screen instructions to add or make changes to your schedule • To use this service, you must have a valid Ryerson Matrix ID. • To create a matrix ID go to www.ryerson.ca/accounts. • Your Matrix ID is also used to access Blackboard, where you’ll find course information for classes in which you’re enrolled. • Detail instructions on how to Add/Drop courses can be found on: • www.ryerson.ca/service

  38. You can access Day courses using (RAMSS) during open enrollment August 25 – September 12, 2014 • Priority to full time students • Spaces are limited • Day classes start September 2, 2014 • September 1 is Labour Day!

  39. RYERSON ONE CARD / PHOTO ID CARD New Fall 2014 Undergraduate students need to apply for their Ryerson OneCard through the online process. This can be done by going to the OneCard website at http://www.ryerson.ca/onecard/gettingthecard/applyonlineand following the links.

  40. RYERSON ONECARD/PHOTO ID CARD (continued) This is Ryerson’s official photo ID card. You are required to pick up your ID card during your first year of attendance at the lower gym (KHW 073). WEEK OF AUGUST 25 (to September 5) For hours of operations please visit: http://www.ryerson.ca/onecard/gettingthecard/pickuptimes.html • Bring TWO pieces of Government Issued ID • ONEmust include a photo ID (e.g. Drivers License, Passport, Citizenship, Photo OHIP card)      • Ryerson Student Number

  41. Part-Time Degree Health and Dental Plan • Part-time degree students have access to health and dental coverage! • For more details regarding the plan, please visit: http://www.benefitsforall.ca/ • FALL 2014 OPT-OUT PERIOD DEADLINE:October 3rd , 2014 • Opt-out cheques will be available 4 weeks after the Opt-out period • OPT-OUT HERE:https://studentplans.ca/CSR • You must opt out each September • If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health/dental plan, please email healthplan@mycesar.ca Or contact Cesar(Continuing Education Students Association of Ryerson) • Telephone: 416-979-5193 Email: info@mycesar.ca • Location: Student Campus Centre at 55 Gould St. (SCC301)

  42. RYERSON-YORK EXCHANGE PROGRAM • The NEW Ryerson-York Exchange program allows Ryerson students to enrol in one course per term (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer Terms) at York. You can earn up to a maximum of 9 credits. • Who is eligible?The program is open to you if you have completed the equivalent of ten one-term courses and are in good standing in your current program.  You will be able to see a real-time list of pre-approved equivalent courses and apply online - you no longer need to apply through a Letter of Permission • Will York courses appear on my Ryerson transcript?Yes! Credits and grades will be converted to the Ryerson equivalent course and grade, which will appear on your Ryerson transcript. Grades will count toward your graduation requirements and cumulative GPA calculationsTo learn more about the program, go to http://ryersonyorkexchange.ca/

  43. FEES QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? Call the Student Fees Office, Podium Building, POD 64 at: 416- 979-5136 THE FINAL DATE FOR PAYMENT OF FALL 2014 FEES : FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

  44. Student Financial Assistance (OSAP) Visit the Financial Aid website for important information and instructions regarding OSAP http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid/osap/index.html

  45. FALL 2014 CE CLASSES BEGIN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 DAY CLASSES BEGIN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

  46. Questions??? Ted Rogers School of IT Management Office Room TRS 2-004 (8th Floor) Tel.: 416- 979-5316 Email: trsitm@ryerson.ca www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/itm

  47. So…Welcome Again & Good Luck! • See you in the halls… • My office TRS 2-013 • Or the TRSITM Main office TRS2-004

  48. Slide presentation will be posted on the TRSITM website • www.ryerson.ca/itm Thank You!

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