Based on competencies and learning outcomes defined by corporate and academic members of the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC), our BTM program is designed to provide graduates with a solid foundation in information and communication technology. This professional diploma program provides you with the skills to become a business professional capable of implementing information and communication technologies. This combination of skills is essential for improving productivity, fostering innovation and building competitive advantages in the information technology industry.

As a BTM student, explore a range of interrelated domains including network management, database management, web development, object-oriented programming, business analysis, project management, economics, accounting, communications, business process development, business law, management and organizational behaviour.

For information about program requirements, courses and more, see the program catalogue.

This program is accredited by the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC). Members of the Business Technology Management Accreditation Council (BTMAC) of ITAC will visit Red River College Polytechnic before the renewal date of the accreditation to review the program and its curriculum.

Faculty and staff in the Business Technology Management program have affiliations with the following associations.

• Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS)
• Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
• Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• Information and Communications Technology Association of Manitoba (ICTAM)
• Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) formerly CAFCE

Read more about our affiliations.

As part of this program’s work experience term, students may have the opportunity to complete an industry project at the ACE Project Space, a collaborative space where education and innovation collide. Students get the chance to work on projects with real companies and clients to bring unique ideas to life.

Our labs are used for hands-on, interactive learning for computer networking and industry projects. We have a number of lab spaces available to students in the Business Technology Management program. To find out more, see our labs.

Our team of faculty and staff bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge to help you succeed as a student of the BTM program.

As a BTM student, you have the opportunity to join student groups dedicated to your program. To learn more, see the student groups page.