We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Dean's welcome

As the Dean of the Faculty of Business and IT (FBIT), I am thrilled about your interest in our faculty. Welcome!

Our faculty stands out in Canada for its unique integration of business and information technology, offering fantastic opportunities for our faculty, staff, students, collaborators, donors, and the community. We aim to be the preferred faculty for those seeking a blend of business and information technology innovation.

In our first 20 years, we have shaped FBIT and our university into a leading institution. It has been my privilege to have the opportunity to collaborate with my colleagues and past Deans since my arrival 16 years ago, it’s not every day you get the chance to help build a university!

To stay competitive and flourish, businesses must consistently innovate, improving operations sustainably and enhancing value for customers through products and services. Simultaneously, creating an excellent working environment for employees and partners is crucial. FBIT offers cutting-edge programs in Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Information Technology Security, Game Development, and Interactive Media – all vital areas for business. Our programs include amazing experiential learning opportunities, emphasizing our commitment and fundamental belief in the importance of providing high-quality experience and training for our graduates.

Our faculty delivers programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with several majors leading to professional designations. Additionally, we collaborate with other faculties across the university to provide specialized graduate programs such as Computer Science and Health Informatics.

We boast world-leading research in Cybersecurity, Resilient Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Interactive Media, Virtual Reality, and Business Analytics. Notably, I'm also involved in groundbreaking research on the International Space Station, focusing on technologies to support human health in space.

We take immense pride in our state-of-the-art teaching and research labs equipped with cutting-edge hardware and software from leading industry partners. This provides our students and researchers with incredible opportunities to explore and study technology in various business domains, including Networking, Cybersecurity, Game Development, Immersive Media, and Artificial Intelligence.

Our faculty fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, guiding you through your learning journey, academic pursuits, and career development. Whether you join FBIT as a student, faculty member, or staff, you become part of a dynamic university with a profound impact that has exceeded expectations. We are a proud team of Ontario Tech Ridgebacks.

And there's so much more to come!

For general inquiries, please reach out to fbit@ontariotechu.ca or visit us in person to see our amazing people and facilities.

Carolyn McGregor AM
Dean, Faculty of Business and Information Technology