Events

ITMSA hosts many events to provide BTM students a social and engaging way to interact with the BTM community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Case Competition

Symcor Case Competition (SCC)

  • February 16, 2019 — 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Ryerson University
  • Business Formal

The annual Symcor Case Competition will provide students with an opportunity to create teams and apply their in-class learning and professional experience to solve a case (business problem) and provide recommendations to a panel of industry judges from Symcor. This case competition is not only exclusive to senior students but will also be introducing junior students for the first time.

You may sign up in teams of 2-4 or as an individual, however, there is no guarantee that you will be placed on a team. If applying with a group, please ensure that all members fill out an application as well. The case competition will be held on Saturday, February 16th 2019. Good luck!


Social

Alumni Night

  • February 25, 2019 — 5:00PM-9:00PM
  • Joeys Eaton Center — 1 Dundas St West
  • Business Casual

ITMSA is excited to present our annual Alumni Event! Join us to show our appreciation to all our alumni while giving them a fantastic opportunity to get involved and inspire our current undergrads at the Ted Rogers School of Management!

This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about potential career paths, ask questions, and seek advice. The wonderful evening will consist of a cocktail reception, alumni speeches, networking, and a sit-down dinner.

Our event will take place at Joey's Eaton Center on February 6th, 2019 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. We hope to see you all there.... this is an event you definitely do NOT want to miss.


Past Events

Academic External

BTM Industry Panel

The IT Management Students Association (ITMSA) in collaboration with the Career Ready BTM Talent Mash, Woment in IT Management (WITM), ITAC, and the Ted Rogers School of Management are thrilled to introduce our first Industry Panel revolving around the theme of technology and entrepreneurship.

Come join us on Thursday, November 22 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM at the Ted Rogers School of Management's Cara Commons to speak with panellist and exhibitors from industrly leading organizations and featuring a special keynote speaker Paul Crowe, CEO of “Symbility Intersect”.

From strong management skills, team building abilities to leadership skills these exhibitors and panelists have got it all and are willing to equip students with the tools to succeed. The Industry Panel offers a great opportunity for students to open up and introduce them selves to peers, staff, faculty and professionals. Oh, did we mention… there will be a career fair with companies looking for talented individuals who thrive to succeed. This is an event you do not want to be missing out on!


Social

Welcome BTM

To kick off the 2018-2019 school year, the ITMSA would like to present our first event “Welcome BTM”! Come out to “Welcome BTM” to connect with other first year students, ask BTM related questions, and learn about the different resources accessible within TRSM to help enhance your academic and professional experience at Ryerson University. All of this while enjoying some free food!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to socialize, network, and build relationships with BTM student leaders, faculty, and students to learn more about their experiences in the BTM program. To learn more about what the ITMSA has to offer, be sure to come out!


Academic

Ted Rogers IT Summit

  • March 22, 2018 — 5-9PM
  • Cara Commons — TRS 1-148
  • Business Formal

The Ted Rogers IT Summit (TRITS) will be a collaboration with all of the course unions within the Ted Rogers School of Management. The purpose of the event will be to explore the intersection of IT across all majors within TRSM and explore the various applications of Information Technologies within a variety of industries and business areas.

  • Keynote speakers and panelists consisting of C-level execs from top organizations.
  • Learn about recruitment opportunities for co-op/internships and new-grad positions with top employers
  • Interact and network with industry professionals, alumni, and students
  • Food and refreshment will be provided


Academic

Tech Consulting Night

  • In collaboration with RCA
  • March 2, 2018 — 6-9 PM
  • Sears Atrium — 245 Church Street (3rd Floor), Toronto
  • Business Casual

Information Technology Management Students' Association (ITMSA) and Ryerson Consulting Association (RCA) are excited to introduce our first ever Tech Consulting Night!

  • Learn more about Technology Consulting from top firms
  • Learn about recruitment opportunities for co-op/internships and new-grad positions with top firms
  • Interact with industry leaders and recruiters
  • Food and refreshment will be provided


Case Competition

Symcor Case Competition (SCC)

The annual Symcor IT Case Competition sponsored by Symcor is back in collaboration with MEMS - McMaster Engineering and Management Society, Information Technology Student Association - York University & MTA - Management Technology Association.

This event is for ALL upper year students (3rd, 4th, and 5th).

The case competition will allows students to showcase their interpersonal skills as well as industry knowledge in front of professors and industry professional.

Apply as an individual or a team of 3.


Social

Exam Destressor

  • In collaboration with The Good Food Centre
  • November 27, 2017 — 12 PM - 4 PM
  • CPA Lounge — TRS 1-003
  • Casual

Are you stressed about finals?

If your answer was a yes, be sure to attend the ITMSA's Exam De-Stressor event taking place on November 27th between 12-4pm at the CPA Lounge (TRS 1-003).

This drop-in event will have various board games and video game stations set up with tournaments. FREE snacks and refreshments will be provided to munch on. This is a great opportunity to gather with your friends and peers to unwind and de-stress during a busy study period. We are also partnering with the Good Food Centre to donate non-perishable food items and monetary donations at the event.


Academic External

FinTech

  • In collaboration with RFPA & WITM
  • November 22, 2017 — 6:30-8 PM
  • CPA Lounge — TRS 1-003
  • Business Casual

Want an opportunity to network with an industry professional from Tangerine Investments while learning about new and innovative technologies impacting the Finance world.

Come out to FinTech, an event hosted by RFPA, in collaboration with WITM and ITMSA. Gain insights on new innovations and technologies that are breaking traditional methods in the delivery of financial services. Find out how this new technology will be impacting you and why you should care!

There will be free food and drinks so come out to a fun and educative night!


Academic External

ITM Program Advisory Council Speaker Series: Innovation

The ITM Program Advisory Council, Information Technology Management Students’ Association, and TRSM Business Career Hub are excited to introduce the first CIO Special Event!

The CIO Special Event will be exploring the theme of Innovation through the lenses of two senior industry leading keynote speakers.

Why should you attend?

  1. You will have the opportunity to hear keynote speeches from:
    • Aayaz Pira - Senior Vice President, Digital - CIBC
    • Humza Teherany - Chief Executive Officer - Compass Digital Labs
  2. Network with senior industry leaders, ITM advisory council members, and other students!
  3. Chance to win a 1-on-1 lunch with a CIO!
  4. Last but definitely not the least there will be FREE FOOD!!!


Academic External

Wheel of Majors

Are you a student with an undeclared major looking to learn more about the options available to you? Come out to TROP: Ted Rogers Outreach Program's 2nd annual Wheel of Majors where you can speak to leaders from TRSM's most prominent student groups about their respective academic major, future career options, and events they host during the year!

Join us on Monday November 20, 2017 from 6-9 pm at TRS Commons (1-148/1-150) for an evening of informative presentations, food, networking, and prizes!


Social

IT Zone

Presenting the IT Zone, with the help of Connect I.T. Conference - CITC and Ryerson University Digital Media Experience Lab, where we will transform Cara Commons on November 14th from 12PM-3PM to a fun area filled with interactive technologies from Video Games to Virtual Reality! Free Food and Refreshments included as well! JOIN US!


Academic External

BTM TalentMash Ontario 2017

The annual BTM TalentMash Ontario is coming up this year on November 4th, 2017! This event is designed to connect employers with hundreds of Business Technology Management (BTM) students and recent graduates, create awareness about the BTM program, and provide a forum for students to network and gain professional insight about employer expectations.

Last year’s Ontario event in Toronto brought together 22 speakers, 21 exhibitors, and over 400 hundred students and recent graduates from 7 universities with Business Technology Management (BTM) programs.

The speakers for this year include:

  • FDM Group
  • EY
  • IBM
  • Moneris
  • Symbility Intersect
  • TheAppLabb


Academic

BTM Certification

Are you interested in learning about how you can gain a competitive advantage when applying for co-op, internships, or full-time opportunities?

If you answered “Yes” then we have the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Information Technology Management Students’ Association is excited to announce that applications for our first ever BTM Certification event are now open!

If want to learn about professional certifications offered by a variety of renowned organizations that you can obtain after graduation or even while you’re still a student, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

On November 1st from 12:00pm to 3:00pm professionals from the Project Management Institute, Scrum Alliance, IT Association of Canada, and many more will be in attendance to share with you the many certification programs they offer.