Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Leading the pack again: Ontario Tech tops among province’s universities for year-over-year percentage growth in applications
January 18, 2023
For the second consecutive academic recruitment cycle, Ontario Tech University is posting province-leading numbers for growth in overall applications for Fall enrolment. Following the January 12 deadline for Ontario high school students to apply to an undergraduate program at an Ontario university, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) says Ontario Tech again leads the province in a key metric.
Explore Ontario Tech’s new Master of Financial Data Analytics graduate degree
November 22, 2022
Developed by Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, the Master of Financial Analytics degree combines the best of the university’s research and teaching expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and finance.
Ontario Tech University thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 14, 2022
In honour of National Philanthropy Day on Tuesday, November 15, Ontario Tech University thanks donors for their generosity and kindness, especially during these extraordinary times.
Companies discovering future talent at Ontario Tech University’s annual Reverse Career Fair
October 19, 2022
Employers looking for engaged and enthusiastic future employees need to look no further than Ontario Tech University’s annual Reverse Career Fair.
Maclean’s 2023 university rankings affirm Ontario Tech’s impressive reputation for a student experience based on quality
October 18, 2022
As one of Canada’s newest research-intensive universities, Ontario Tech University continues to post strong results in a broad range of categories in the annual Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.
Personal initiative and drive opens new worlds for Ontario Tech Computer Science student Neel Shah
August 12, 2022
Neel Shah is part of a group of Ontario Tech students that will compete in October 2022 at the Telerobotic Mars Expedition Design Competition organized by The Mars Society at Arizona State University.
Ontario Tech summer student from Ukraine exploring idea for a social robot to help alleviate stress and anxiety
July 29, 2022
Iryna Parkhomchuk’s internship through Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization that helps connect university students with training placements related to industrial and social innovation, brought her to Ontario Tech University. She is one of more than 60 Ukrainian students taking part in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program across Canada this summer.
Another amazing year of research growth at Ontario Tech University
June 23, 2022
There’s further evidence of Ontario Tech’s impressive research growth this Spring after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced a further $4.3 million in new grants for nearly 30 new multidisciplinary projects being led by the university’s experts.
Ontario Tech’s connection to first-ever private research mission to the International Space Station
April 08, 2022
Ax-1 Canadian Mission Specialist Mark Pathy has partnered with six Canadian universities including Ontario Tech University for various scientific research projects during the Ax-1 mission, all of which were selected following consultations with the space research community.
Ontario Tech researchers receive new Canada Foundation for Innovation funding
March 14, 2022
Six Ontario Tech University experts will share new funding for two new research projects as part of a $45 million nationwide investment announced February 22 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
On International Women’s Day, Ontario Tech celebrates Women for STEM students, mentors and donors
March 08, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s Women for STEM program is a donor-funded initiative led by volunteer industry and community leaders committed to increasing gender parity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
More students applying to Ontario Tech than ever before
January 31, 2022
Great degree programs, powerful links with industry and a tradition of job-ready graduates are making more students choose Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech University designated as one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year
January 25, 2022
In impressive fashion, for the first time in the university’s history, Ontario Tech has been named one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year for 2021 by Research Infosource (RI), the country’s premier research ranking organization and leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.
Ontario Tech teams earn medals, including a gold at major business competition
January 24, 2022
Ontario Tech students collected a pair of medals recently at a large and prestigious business case competition hosted by the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Kingston. The event is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in Canada.
Ontario Tech students impress in international consumer packaged goods innovation competition
December 07, 2021
Against a field of university students from the United States, Germany and Switzerland, five Ontario Tech University students in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology proved they are among the world’s best when it comes to helping an established business promote its products to a younger generation.
Innovative Ontario Tech master’s degree program will produce new age of data-driven decision makers
November 05, 2021
With this data-driven landscape in mind, Ontario Tech University has created the Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MBAI) degree, a cutting-edge graduate program that prepares students for highly successful careers in both the private and public sector where data is used to make important decisions.
Join Ontario Tech’s October 14 Women for STEM Summit: Resilient, Responsive, Resourceful
September 15, 2021
Join Ontario Tech University on Thursday, October 14 for the third annual Women for STEM Summit, to discover how women in STEM are helping their organizations and employees succeed and move forward from COVID-19.
Ontario Tech University mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals coming to campus
August 12, 2021
Following discussions surrounding the ongoing risks posed by COVID-19, including the emergence of new variants, Ontario Tech University will now require all students, faculty, staff and all other individuals coming to any campus location to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
2021-2022 Ontario Tech University major scholarship recipients
July 28, 2021
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded to Ontario Tech University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships. The university’s scholarship program recognizes secondary school students for exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech students at the top of their game at Ubisoft Toronto NEXT competition
July 23, 2021
Ontario Tech University students have once again demonstrated they have the technical, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills to excel in the evolving world of game development.
Reaching for the stars: New Ontario Tech research on the health of astronauts in space
July 22, 2021
For more than 20 consecutive years, there’s been an uninterrupted human presence on the International Space Station (ISS). This year, the orbiting living lab will get an important new research boost from Canada’s space science community—research closely tied to Ontario Tech University computer science and health analytics expert Dr. Carolyn McGregor AM.
Impactful research here in your community: Ontario Tech experts advancing discovery and applications of knowledge
July 12, 2021
In recent months, Ontario Tech University has received new federal research funding to support more than 30 multidisciplinary projects that will explore solutions to pressing societal problems.
Leading experts in adaptive aerodynamics, and trustworthiness in artificial intelligence join Ontario Tech’s research team
June 15, 2021
Ontario Tech University’s mandate to explore technology for greater societal good and nationally acclaimed research leadership is getting a major boost this year with the addition of two newly appointed Canada Research Chairs.