Overview
If you’re looking to gain the training necessary to start or grow your career, the BCIT Business Information Technology Management (BITMAN) diploma program gives you a broad range of skills that make you stand out in almost any industry.
With cutting-edge courses that are relevant to today’s IT and business demands, BCIT gives you the leadership skills, the know-how, and the confidence for a successful career in business information technology, business analysis, and data analytics management. The BITMAN program will prepare you for success in a rapidly changing world.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop the knowledge and experience necessary to begin or advance to a successful career, such as:
- Applying general business functions for organizational success (e.g., accounting, marketing, finance, and operations management).
- Performing the role of business information technology analyst.
- Designing and improving business systems to meet customer information technology requirements.
- Developing and managing project plans to implement business improvement.
- Developing appropriate change management strategies necessary to gain organizational support.
- Using quantitative analysis and business analytics methods to analyze data and solve business problems.
Graduates of the BITMAN diploma program are eligible to enter the following professional designation programs:
First year provides a business and technology foundation taught by industry experts. Courses combine introductory skills in information systems, economics, marketing, and more with practical skills like leadership and organization needed to become a business/IT professional, make strategic decisions, and create business plans.
Second year features specialized courses, work experience, and projects with real-world clients in your choice of the following options:
About the program
- Two-year, full-time diploma program
- Extensive exposure to industry offers exceptional networking opportunities
- Business consulting projects provide hands-on experiences looking at real-life industry problems in all fields of business including finance, operations, and customer development
- Work experience not required, but highly recommended
Learn more about the benefits of earning your diploma under Program Details.
Who should apply for the Business IT Management Diploma?
You might find the most benefit in this program if you:
- Are interested in combining technology and business.
- Have a combination of academics, business, or volunteer experience.
- Have a unique idea you want to develop within your company or as an entrepreneurial venture.
- Are a team-player interested in big-picture thinking and strategy.
If this sounds like you, apply today on the Entrance Requirements page.
Your experience matters
Do you have another degree or diploma? You may be able to earn credits to advance directly to the second year of the diploma program. Find out if you’re eligible for Advanced Placement.
What grads can do
With your hands-on experience and training, you’ll be prepared upon graduation to move immediately into entry-level and growth positions in technical support, business analysis, and project management in a variety of companies and industries.
You’ll also have the option to continue with your studies to complete your Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at BCIT with full-time or part-time evening courses. Earning your diploma helps open new doors for your career, and many students begin working immediately after graduation while continuing their training to earn a bachelor’s degree to improve their skills and career prospects for the long term.
Learn more about the specific opportunities available to graduates on the Graduating & Jobs page within each option.
International study
BCIT offers a number of international study opportunities that helps students gain a global perspective of the economy, culture, government, and everyday life of the country they study in. You could participate in a summer field school or complete an international degree.
Accredited program
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Entrance Requirements
If you think this program is for you, please begin the application process early to increase opportunities for acceptance.
Check for current Business Information Technology Management program availability. Once accepted, your seat in the program will be reserved.
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (67%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (67%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (67%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- OPMT 0199 - Math for Business (67%) or
- OPMT 0198 - Business Math Assessment Test (67%)
Continuation requirements
Option selection:
Business Information Technology students will submit their preferred option (Analytics Data Management, Artificial Intelligence Management, or Enterprise Systems Management) at the end of first year. Space in these options is limited. Capacity issues will be resolved by competitive entry, using the first year GPA as the deciding factor. Please keep in mind that you may not gain entry into your preferred option and may be placed in the other option.
Recommended for success
Strong mathematic skills are required for success in BCIT Business diplomas. If you would like to upgrade your math skills, you should complete OPMT 0199 or OPMT 0023.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another post-secondary school?
Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed at BCIT or another post-secondary institution where the learning outcomes duplicate those of the BCIT course. As per Admission Procedure 5003-PR1, the department reserves the right to determine the granting of credit where appropriate.
Applications will be accepted up to day 14 of the term; an official transcript and a course outline where appropriate must be provided, or be on file with BCIT, to process the request. A maximum of two courses per level are eligible for credit through this process.
Apply to program
Note: You will be applying to the Business Information Technology Management program, not the specific program option. Students will submit their preferred option of Analytics Data Management, Artificial Intelligence Management, or Enterprise Systems Management at the end of first year. Space in these options is limited and capacity issues will be resolved by competitive entry, using the first year GPA as the deciding factor. Please keep in mind that you may not gain entry into your preferred option and may be placed in the other option.
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
Advanced Placement
Conditions
You may be eligible to apply to an advanced level of the program through either re-admission or direct entry. Please note that applications are considered based on:
- Complete applications: you must show proof that you have completed (or are registered in) all requirements to be considered.
- Competitive entry: if the number of applicants exceeds available seats, BCIT will accept those deemed to have the best opportunity for success.
- Seat availability: confirmation may not be available until approximately one week before the term begins.
Re-admission
You can apply for re-admission if you:
- were previously admitted to this program and completed part of it at BCIT and
- want to re-enter the program at an advanced level.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Submit the Bridging Program Self-Assessment [PDF] with your application.
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Direct entry
You can apply for direct entry if you:
- are a new applicant to this program but already completed an equivalent part of it at BCIT or elsewhere and
- want to apply to an advanced level.
BCIT accepts complete applications starting:
- February 1st* for level 2 (January start)
- October 1st* for level 3 (September start)
*or next business day
There are four options for direct entry. If you are applying for Option 4, submit your application for transfer directly to BCIT Admissions. Applicants to all other options must submit an online application.
Applications to level 2 or 3.
Submit the following with your online application:
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements (excluding Math 11)
- Bridging Program Self-Assessment [PDF] showing that you have completed all of the required courses for the level to which you are applying
Required courses
If you are applying to level 2, you must show proof of completion of (or registration in) the level 1 courses (or equivalents) below.
If you are applying to level 3, you must show proof of completion of (or registration in) the level 1 and 2 courses (or equivalents) below.
Level 1 courses
| Full-time | Course Name | Part-time Equivalent |
| BSYS 1000 | Business Information Systems | BSYS 1001 |
| COMM 1100 | Business Communication 1 | COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 |
| ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | ECON 2100 |
| MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | MKTG 1102 |
| OPMT 1103 | Intro to Operations Management | OPMT 1198 |
| OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | OPMT 1110 |
Level 2 courses
| Full-time | Course Name | Part-time Equivalent |
| BSYS 2000 | Applied Data Analytics in Excel | BSYS 2000 or BSYS 2051 and BSYS 2061 |
| BSYS 2065 | Business Systems Programming | COMP 1516 |
| BUSA 2100 | Principles of Management | BUSA 2005 |
| COMM 2200 | Business Communication 2 | COMM 2202 (or 2002) and COMM 2203 (or 2003) |
| ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | ECON 2200 |
| FMGT 2152 | Accounting for Management | FMGT 2152 or FMGT 1100 and FMGT 2100 or FMGT 1152 with Program Head approval |
| OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | OPMT 1197 |
| OPMT 1174 | Project Management | OPMT 1187 |
| ORGB 1100 | Organizational Behaviour | ORGB 1105 |
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Applications to level 3 only.
Submit the following with your online application:
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements (excluding Math 11)
- Proof of relevant business diploma or degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Bridging Program Self-Assessment [PDF] showing that you have completed all of the required courses below
*Your diploma/degree will be reviewed by the Program Head to ensure that it covers all of the basic business topics such as accounting, marketing, business math, management, business communications, and micro- and macroeconomics.
If you have achieved a diploma/degree in any discipline other than business from a recognized post-secondary institution, you must show proof of successful completion of your credential plus a minimum of five years of relevant business experience. This experience must be included in detail on your resume. Your diploma/degree and work experience will be reviewed by the Program Head.
If you have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, you will require a basic evaluation of your credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered.
Required courses:
| Full-time | Course Name | Part-time Equivalent |
| BSYS 1000 | Business Information Systems | BSYS 1001 |
| BSYS 2000 | Applied Data Analytics in Excel | BSYS 2000 or BSYS 2051 and BSYS 2061 |
| BSYS 2065 | Business Systems Programming | COMP 1516 |
| COMM 1100* | Business Communication 1 | COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 |
| COMM 2200* | Business Communication 2 | COMM 2202 (or 2002) and COMM 2203 (or 2003) |
| OPMT 1103 | Intro to Operations Management | OPMT 1198 |
| OPMT 1170 | Project Management | OPMT 1187 |
*Note: For accredited Canadian or US credentials, if you have achieved a bachelor’s degree the COMM 1100 and 2200 courses may be waived. If you have an associate degree or a diploma, COMM 1103 (or 1106) and COMM 2202 (or 2002) may be waived. Note that COMM 2203 (or 2003) will still be required.
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
- Minimum of seven years progressive work experience, including five years supervisory
- Post-secondary courses plus over five years supervisory work experience
- Diploma or degree from a recognized institution
- International degree (subject to a comprehensive evaluation by ICES)
- Red Seal or Journeyman Certificate
- Member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (minimum of PLQ)
Visit the Adult Learners webpage to learn more about the assessment process and associated fees.
Submit the following with your online application:
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements
- Approved Advanced Placement and Prior Learning (APPL) Assessment and APPL Approval Letter
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
If you are currently in a full-time BCIT School of Business diploma program and wish to transfer:
- Print the School of Business Program Change form [PDF].
- Make an appointment with the program heads to review your eligibility to transfer.
- If you are transferring to Level 3, you may be required to complete one or more bridging courses.
- Submit the following to BCIT Admissions:
- Approved School of Business Program Change form
- Completed Course-by-Course Self-Assessment form for your current program (found on your current program’s Advanced Placement page)
- $16 program change fee
Do not apply online.
Direct entry FAQs
- When should I apply?
- When will I be accepted?
- Can I take courses in advance to reduce my course load?
- When will I get my timetable?
- When can I buy my books?
- It is recommended that you apply when you have met all of the entrance requirements. If you are currently registered in a course, please indicate this on the self-assessment form.
- Once your application has been assessed and has been approved for direct entry, a seat must become available in the program you have selected. The Admissions department must wait until the current students obtain their final grades in either December or May to determine how many seats will become available for direct entry applicants.
- In order to maintain a competitive application, it is recommended that you take no more than two courses per term ahead of time. A maximum of two courses per level are eligible for credit. Note that this will not reduce your full-time program tuition.
- Print your timetable one day prior to class start by logging into my.bcit.ca and going to Student Self-Service. You must be registered in your courses in order to access this feature. If you know the set to which you have been assigned, you can also find your timetable on the School of Business Timetables page.
- It is recommended that you wait until the first week of classes before buying textbooks. Your instructors will tell you which books to buy.
To register for a Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) course, visit Register for Flexible Learning Courses or contact Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Still have questions? Review the Admissions FAQ or contact Program Advising.
Costs & Supplies
Bring your own device
Students are required to have their own laptop. Please refer to the Bring Your Own Device Specifications [PDF] for requirements. Business Information Technology Management students will need Windows 10 running natively on their computer.
Laptop costs vary depending on the configuration chosen, but will likely range from approximately $1,000 to $2,000.
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
For more information on full-time tuition and fees, visit:
Books & supplies
| Level 1: | $690 |
| Level 2: | $470 |
| Level 3: | $827 |
| Level 4: | $777 |
(general estimated cost, and subject to change)
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
Courses
Students in the BITMAN program have a common first year of business and technology classes. Midway through the second term of the first year, students apply for their choice for the next year of the program. The second-year options are:
Entry to each option is competitive by cumulative first-year GPA. Where space issues arise, students may get their alternative choice.
In your studies at BCIT, you’ll receive instruction, practice, and practical experience in all areas of business, including marketing, accounting, HR, finance, operations, and web development to prepare you for the big-picture work of information technology management. You’ll prepare with hands-on projects developed by industry professionals, including courses like Business Information Systems, Management Science, and a business consulting project where you’ll undertake a real project for a business.
Program matrix
| Level 1 (15 weeks): | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BSYS 1000 | Business Information Systems | 3.0 | |
| COMM 1100 | Business Communication 1 | 3.0 | |
| ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | 3.0 | |
| MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
| OPMT 1103 | Introduction to Operations Management | 4.0 | |
| OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | 4.0 | |
| Level 2 (20 weeks): | Credits | ||
| BSYS 2000 | Applied Data Analytics in Excel | 4.0 | |
| BSYS 2065 | Business Systems Programming* | 2.0 | |
| BUSA 2100 | Principles of Management* | 2.0 | |
| COMM 2200 | Business Communication 2 | 4.0 | |
| ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | 4.0 | |
| FMGT 2152 | Accounting for Management | 5.5 | |
| OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | 5.5 | |
| OPMT 1174 | Project Management* | 3.0 | |
| ORGB 1100 | Organizational Behaviour* | 3.0 | |
| *denotes a half-term course | |||
| Total Credits: | 53.0 | ||
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
The BCIT Business Information Technology Management diploma program places you in a small cohort of 20-25 students. You will attend lectures and labs for each course. In lecture, the faculty provides the content necessary to establish a foundation. Practical application follows in the lab environment. You will work directly with industry on several projects and assignments.
Graduates of this program may also apply to the BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity) full time program.
Program length
Two years, full-time.
Additional program options
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Continue your education
Graduates of this program may continue their studies to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. The BBA program provides you with the flexibility to complete your degree full-time within 8 to 12 months (depending on previous transfer credits from other institutes), or you can choose to begin your career and finish your degree courses part-time, usually within two to three years.
Block credits from your diploma may also be transferred to business degrees at Simon Fraser University, the University of Northern British Columbia, Royal Roads University, Lakehead University and others. Please confirm details with the respective program that you are considering if this option is of interest.
Graduating & Jobs
Your courses combine introductory skills in information systems, economics, marketing, and more with practical skills like leadership and organization needed to become a business/IT professional, make strategic decisions, and create business plans. Throughout the program, you’ll develop the knowledge and experience necessary to begin or advance to a successful career.
Some job opportunities for graduates include:
- Business AI Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Technical Support Analyst
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Cloud Application Developer
- IT Consultant
- IT Manager
- Web Entrepreneur
Graduates of the BITMAN diploma program are eligible to enter the following professional designation programs:
Upon graduation, students may also choose to continue their studies full-time, or to begin working in their chosen field while pursing a bachelor’s degree part-time. You’ll have the option of continuing your study to earn BCIT’s Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA), or transfer credits to other degree programs like Royal Roads University’s Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management Degree, Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Business Administration, or Lakehead University’s Bachelor of Administration Degree.
For specific career and graduate outcomes, please check the Graduating & Jobs page for each option:
Testimonials
“I received a stellar 3 month review and my boss said, “It feels like you’ve been here for 2 years, not 3 months.” I owe all this to the BITMAN program. It gave me all the tools required for the job, and I couldn’t be happier with my current position.”
Chris Boyd, Business Analyst at Cymax Group
“The tools which I took from BCIT have been absolutely game changing for me. Very few programs are producing graduates which have the same breadth of knowledge that the BITMAN program offers. The skills that I learned in the business side of BITMAN were what set me apart from other tech grads.”
Maxime Legare Desilets, Program Support Officer at Universities Canada
“I can already see the impact of the program and the doors it has opened for me. I am also very thankful because this job has brought a huge relief as it has the potential to better my life by supporting myself and my family.”
Christin Verma, Client Support at Lasso CRM
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
You’ll learn from industry-experienced instructors who take learning beyond the textbook. Most are still active in industry and associations, ensuring they keep up with the latest trends in business and technology.
Business Consulting Project
A BCIT Business Consulting Project provides second year Business Information Technology Management students the opportunity to work over a 10 week period with an organization to solve an IT problem or challenge. Students work in a team of two or three to identify potential opportunities, conduct research, and recommend effective IT solutions. Students complete a comprehensive written report and present an oral presentation to the sponsoring organization outlining the student team’s recommendations to improve information technology effectiveness.
Business Consulting Projects are different from traditional co-op and internship programs. Students are not assigned to actual positions, but rather fill a consulting role for businesses and organizations. Each project has a BCIT faculty member that serves as an advisor for the student consulting team. Exit surveys from participating companies show that the completed strategic business solutions have a value that far surpassed their expectations.
View a recent student project or view the complete list of past Business Consulting Projects students have completed in a wide variety of industries.
Contact Us
Mireille Meynen
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-456-1155
Email: mireille_meynen@bcit.ca
Shauna Begley
Program Head, Business Information Technology Management
Tel: 604-412-7460
Email: Shauna_Begley@bcit.ca
Contact a Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Program selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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