BIT (Honours) Networking and Information Technology Security at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

We graduate some of Canada’s top experts in networking and information technology (IT) security. In this program, you will use 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.

Faculty: Business and Information Technology | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed: Data centre specialist, Database security manager, Information security analyst, Network security engineer, System and network manager, Web application manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent, and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70 per cent. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,211 a year (2026-2027). Domestic tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Information Technology fee group; later years $9,202.87, $9,193.95, $9,171.62. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee group by degree type, no Source

International applicants: CAD 42,143 a year (2026-2027). International tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Information Technology fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee group by degree type, not a Source

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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