Sociology is the study of society, relationships between groups, and institutions with the goal of understanding how social and cultural structures are shaped by human actions, beliefs, consciousness, and relationships. The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology, Technology and Innovation (SCTI) program affords students the opportunity to explore a wide range of issues, such as the nature of gender identity, racism and class, conflict, shared beliefs, the social implications of the internet and technology, forms of governance and social control, and their impacts on societies and communities. Studying SCTI will help students to think critically and analytically about social life, looking beyond views that are often taken for granted in day-to-day interactions. The program comprises two specializations: (1) Society, Values, and Technology and (2) Applied Sociology. The specialization in Society, Values, and Technology allows students to explore the intricate interplay between society, technology, and human values, acknowledging humans as both creators and consumers of technology. The specialization in Applied Sociology equips students to mobilize sociological theories and practical research methods to directly address complex social issues through individual, institutional, and collective action. There will also be an Advanced Entry pathway that will provide college graduates the opportunity to apply their two-year college diploma towards the SCTI and enter the program in third year with a modified course map.

The Sustainability program at Ontario Tech will give every graduate a solid foundation in interdisciplinary sustainability across the Natural Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. The experiential learning elements throughout all four years of the program, coupled with rigorous hard and soft skills development, will prepare graduates to be leaders in a broad array of career paths where they will contribute solutions to the sustainability challenges of our time. The core courses in the program build the necessary broad and deep background, while carefully chosen elective paths provide each student with the opportunity to grow expertise and experience in the area of sustainability that aligns with their passion and career goals. The unique “Sustainability Journal” will track the student’s experience and development inside and outside the classroom, providing discussion points in an annual review with their Sustainability faculty advisor. The senior capstone project will enable an interdisciplinary team to confront a significant sustainability challenge in the “real world”.

The Diploma in Public Policy (DPP) is a unique undergraduate diploma offered by the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and associated with the Political Science program. Designed for flexibility with two core foundational courses and a wide selection of elective courses that focus on contemporary issues, the program is open to students who are currently enrolled in or who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Students who have completed an Ontario College diploma with a minimum 80% average may also be considered for admission. The DPP program will provide foundational understanding of public policy for the service, corporate, government, non-governmental and/or educational sectors. Consisting of 8 courses, the program may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis. Taken full-time, the DPP can be completed in two semesters.

Industrial Engineering is a discipline that integrates several branches of engineering education with the objective of optimizing and improving complex engineering processes, systems, or organizations. This is achieved by implementing innovative integrated systems of people, knowledge, and equipment with financial effectiveness. In addition to the standard 4-year program, an optional ‘and management’ designation is offered. This option allows students to complete an additional year of business courses between engineering years 3 and 4. Students in Industrial Engineering will also have the opportunity to join a Co-Op degree option. Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program will have the expertise to work, analyze, and manage the work of others in areas of research, development, design, analysis, maintenance, and operations. These opportunities arise in a variety of industries and services including automotive, aerospace, heavy and precision machinery, robotics and automation, power generation, information/telecommunications, and health care systems.

Health care is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector requiring specialized professionals to provide support and leadership for their organizations. The Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA) is a 4‐year Honours program with research projects and practica designed to prepare students for Masters’ programs in this noted field of health administration. The BHA is a full‐time degree program accepting direct entry admissions from high school, and also diploma prepared health care professionals, offering courses through in class, hybrid, and online delivery format. The program features a work‐integrated learning experience with health care institutions and agencies in Durham Region. The BHA has been developed according to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) competencies with the goal of being certified by AUPHA. Students also have the option of doing a Minor program in Business, in either Entrepreneurship or Marketing.

The Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience program, offered jointly by the Faculties of Science, Health Science, and Social Science and Humanities, emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of neuroscience. The program integrates the study of the molecular principles that form the basis for nervous system function, behaviour, movement, and neurological diseases with the study of neuroscience from an evolutionary perspective among different animal groups. The program provides basic foundational knowledge in all core science disciplines and a comprehensive and broad selection of courses from the cognitive and behavioral sciences, molecular and cellular neurosciences, and areas of neuroscience that focus on motor control and disease. Students must demonstrate the integration of their broad knowledge in the different areas of neuroscience in their final year. Graduates will be equipped for careers in the biological sciences, post-degree opportunities, and graduate programs.

The Bachelor of Technology in Sustainable Energy Systems ensures graduates possess a deep familiarity with the technologies associated with energy systems, as well as the skills to continually assess new energy technologies and changes to energy systems. Students will develop a thorough understanding of regulatory and political aspects of energy supply and will emerge ready for careers in the continually changing energy field. Graduates will have the detailed technical knowledge, broad perspective, and strong analytical skills to allow them to make a difference in how society supplies and uses energy. They are expected to work in fields such as energy auditing, wind and solar energy, smart (and micro) grids, building management, and government. Bachelor of Technology graduates will be well placed to pursue graduate studies in engineering, science, or the social sciences. The program offers students specializations in Technologies or Programs and Policies, as well as a college-to university pathway.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Liberal Studies program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt to and thrive in a dynamic work environment. The program includes two compulsory Liberal Studies courses and many elective choices, providing students with both the guidance and flexibility in course choices to develop as self-directed, lifelong learners. Students will acquire an array of skills (critical thinking, written and verbal communication, social understanding and critical self-reflection) with applicability across a range of technical domains. A technologically-enriched learning environment allows students the opportunity to obtain the inter-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to respond to emerging and future challenges on both global and local levels.

The Bachelor in Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Management provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work in high-tech companies requiring the integration of electro-mechanical systems with controls and software, including the robotics, automotive, consumer products, and aerospace industries, to name a few. Developed in consultation with industry, the mechatronics engineering curriculum provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mathematics, computing, and science, with in-depth content in engineering sciences and design. In addition to classroom lectures, students participate in tutorials, laboratories, computer simulations, hands-on experiences, independent research and design tasks, individual and group projects, as well as presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The management focus of the program meets the rapidly increasing need for engineers with the leadership skills to succeed in business and management. Students gain critical management skills in key areas of business operations management including: finance, financial and managerial accounting, engineering operations and project management, organizational behaviour, management of human resources, and marketing

The Bachelor in Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work in high-tech companies requiring the integration of electro-mechanical systems with controls and software, including the robotics, automotive, consumer products, and aerospace industries, to name a few. Developed in consultation with industry, the mechatronics engineering curriculum provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mathematics, computing, and science, with in-depth content in engineering sciences and design. In addition to classroom lectures, students participate in tutorials, laboratories, computer simulations, hands-on experiences, independent research and design tasks, individual and group projects, as well as presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.