The skills learned prepare the IS graduate for employment in large or small organizations, in government or business. Typical positions include those of consultant, systems analyst, usability engineer, manager of information systems, and database administrator. Graduates often find placements in Fortune 500 and top Canadian companies. Additionally, students interested in pursuing an academic career have an excellent foundation from which to build further education. They conduct studies in conjunction with many organizations, including IBM and Nortel Networks.
Students enjoy excellent organizational placements in co-op positions.
Research projects underway include development and design of PSS, such as the integration of intelligent agents, impact of PSS on end-user training, and knowledge management . Another example of IS research encompasses employees' perceptions of emerging communication technologies, such as desktop videoconferencing and electronic monitoring systems. One such study is investigating employees' perceptions of privacy and fairness around these emerging monitoring technologies. For example, a recent masters thesis compared the effects of navigation systems on users' disorientation and intentions to use web-based systems. Our MOT group stresses the vital role of technology and its effective management in creating competitive advantage.