Welcome
to
BI INFO NIGHT
Our program
will begin
at about 7:06.
While we wait for
folks to get settled,
here's a "course trailer"
for one of our first year courses. The course is in person though the video mentions it being online due to the pandemic.
Welcome!
Information is everywhere. Experts are few.
Bachelor of Information ("the BI")
Info Session
https://slides.com/djjr/bi-infonight-w22
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Our Team Tonight
Chyna Hui
second year BI student
Judy Jia
advisor & program administrator
Dan Ryan
professor & program director
Gillian
Syeda
Joyce
Lewei
Peiwen
Sohaib
Cloe
Brianna
Drewmore
Cordelia
Hui
Freya
Uzondu
Chen
Hongting
Stephanie
I'm ___ calling from ___. I found out about the BI from ___. My summer reading includes _________.
Tiara
Introductions
Let's "go around the room..."
Micaiah
Gillian
Syeda
Joyce
Lewei
Peiwen
Sohaib
Cloe
Brianna
Drewmore
Cordelia
Hui
Freya
Uzondu
Chen
Hongting
Stephanie
Gillian
Syeda
Joyce
Lewei
Peiwen
Sohaib
Cloe
Brianna
Drewmore
Cordelia
Hui
Freya
Uzondu
Chen
Hongting
Stephanie
Hi, I'm ___ and
I'm calling from ___. I found out about the BI from ___.
My summer reading includes ___________.
Hi, I'm ___ and
I'm calling from ___. I found out about the BI from ___.
My summer reading includes ___________.
ROBIYA
KRISTEN
JIAWEN
CHEN
JUNWEI
JOSH
IVY
IRIS
EMILY
FREYA
VINCENT
ROBBIE
ARTHUR
MICHAEL F
KADIAN
JULIAN
BILAL
ANNA
M'KAI
CHRISTINA
MENGZE
GABRIELLE
AILEEN
YUTONG
HONGTING
MICHAEL D
CHRIS
BANF
AQSA
BROOKLIN
FINLAY
RAY
EDDY
ALEX U
AMNA
BIBELTA
BAHATI
LINA
MUHAMMAD
MEHUL
TAYEDZA
ALIYAH
NEDA
ALEX C
NIA
YANYI
YOU
ROBIYA
KRISTEN
JIAWEN
CHEN
JUNWEI
JOSH
IVY
IRIS
EMILY
FREYA
VINCENT
ROBBIE
ARTHUR
MICHAEL F
KADIAN
JULIAN
BILAL
ANNA
M'KAI
CHRISTINA
MENGZE
GABRIELLE
AILEEN
YUTONG
HONGTING
MICHAEL D
CHRIS
BANF
AQSA
BROOKLIN
FINLAY
RAY
EDDY
ALEX U
AMNA
BIBELTA
BAHATI
LINA
MUHAMMAD
MEHUL
TAYEDZA
ALIYAH
NEDA
ALEX C
NIA
YANYI
YOU
Bachelor of Information
Bachelor of Information
Hi, I'm ___ and I'm calling from ___ and I found out about the BI from ___.
Bachelor of Information
Bachelor of Information
Hi, I'm ___ and I'm calling from ___. I found out about the BI from ___. My summer reading includes ___________.
Gillian
Syeda
Joyce
Lewei
Peiwen
Sohaib
Cloe
Brianna
Drewmore
Cordelia
Hui
Freya
Uzondu
Chen
Hongting
Stephanie
Gillian
Syeda
Joyce
Lewei
Peiwen
Sohaib
Cloe
Brianna
Drewmore
Cordelia
Hui
Freya
Uzondu
Chen
Hongting
Stephanie
Part 1
Bachelor of Information Program Overview
generated,
exchanged,
transformed,
and deployed
to shape the world
How it is
HUMAN
INFORMATION
BEHAVIOR
Most Undergraduate Degrees
are rooted in disciplines and departments
But Problems Worth Solving
Don't Care About Disciplinary Boundaries
Bachelor of Information
Bachelor of Information
Study information?
WHY does it matter?
HOW do we do it?
Bachelor of Information
information is implicated in the most complex challenges of our time
solutions require innovative and knowledgeable professionals
who can think across fields and disciplines
WHY does it matter?
HOW do we do it?
Bachelor of Information
Study information
?
information is implicated in the most complex challenges of our time
solutions require innovative and knowledgeable professionals
who can think across fields and disciplines
The BI integrates
design thinking,
critical scholarship,
technical training,
and experiential learning
to produce those professionals.
WHY does it matter?
HOW do we do it?
Bachelor of Information
Study information
?
What and Why?
TLDR: this stuff matters!
What and Why?
What and Why?
What do I need to know about to participate effectively and non-naively in these conversations?
How are recommender systems trained?
What is regulation?
History: Is this brand new or have we been here before?
What do technology and human culture do to one another?
How do human minds work?
How do human communities work?
Recommender Systems
Reinforcement Learning
Optimize for Engagement
Could/Should it be Otherwise?
How does regulatory policy happen?
Could they be trained to optimize user well-being?
How does the BI
get me there?
TEACHERS
Rohan Alexander: Worlds Become Data
Tegan Maharaj: Data Analytics
Alan Galey: Info in the Cultural Imagination
Bianca DiPietro:
Data Visualization
Seamus Ross:
Info, Memory, & Culture
Leslie Shade:
Information and Policy
Olivier St-Cyr:
How to Design
Fiorella Foscarini:
Info and Organizations
Maher Elshakankiri: Coding in Python
Colin Furness: From Classroom to Workplace
What and Why?
BOOKS
FELLOW STUDENTS
What did BI students study before joining the program?
pretty much everything...
1 Practicum
4 Elective Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
The BI Curriculum
BI =
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+
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The BI Curriculum
The BI Curriculum
1 Practicum
4 Elective Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
BI =
+
+
+
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
4 Elective Courses
1 Practicum
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
4 Elective Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
How to Design
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
Info and Power
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
The BI Curriculum
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
4 Elective Courses
1 Practicum
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
4 Elective Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
How to Design
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
From Classroom to Workplace
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (& why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
The BI Curriculum
Info in the Cultural Imagination
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
4 Elective Courses
1 Practicum
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
4 Elective Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
How to Design
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
From Classroom to Workplace
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (& why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
The BI Curriculum
Info in the Cultural Imagination
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
How to Design
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
From Classroom to Workplace
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (& why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
The BI Curriculum
4 Elective Courses
1 Practicum
4 Elective Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
6 Studio Courses
10 Lecture Courses
How to Design
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
From Classroom to Workplace
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (& why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
The BI Curriculum
4 Elective Courses
1 Practicum
4 Elective Courses
1 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
Practicum
2 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
3 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
3 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
1 Lecture Course
Year One
Fall Winter
Summer
Year One
Fall Winter
The BI Curriculum
How to Design
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
Info and Power
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
2 Studio Courses
capstone studio
1 Studio Course
1 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
Practicum
2 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
3 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
3 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
1 Lecture Course
Tech and Society
How to Design
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Computational Reasoning
Info and Power
The BI Curriculum
1 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
Practicum
2 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
3 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
3 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
1 Lecture Course
Tech and Society
How to Design
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Computational Reasoning
Info and Power
1 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
Practicum
2 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
3 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
3 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
1 Lecture Course
Tech and Society
How to Design
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Year One
Fall Winter
Info and Power
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Computational Reasoning
Summer
Year One
Fall Winter
The BI Curriculum
How to Design
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
Info and Power
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Info and Power
Coding
The BI Curriculum
1 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
Practicum
2 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
2 Elective Courses
3 Lecture Courses
1 Studio Courses
3 Lecture Courses
2 Studio Courses
1 Lecture Course
Year One
Fall Winter
Summer
Year One
Fall Winter
The BI Curriculum
How to Design
Info in the Cultural Imagination
Tech and Society
Worlds Become Data
Info Visualization
Designing Interactive Systems
Data Analytics
Info in Organizations
Info, Memory, and Culture
Info and Power
Computational Reasoning
Info and Economy
How to Build a Computer (and why)
Info and Power
Coding
Capstone
capstone studio
1 Studio Course
Electives Taken So Far
Electives Taken So Far
iSchool Learning
Hub
Dedicated Career
Services
Team
Small
Classes
Fastest Growing
Faculty
at UofT
State
of the Art Facilities
Alum
Network of over 7000 grads
#1 University
in
Canada
RESOURCES
Career Preparation
- Career Office
- Practicum Prep Course
- Summer Practicum
- Capstone Project
- Studio Courses
- Networking with alums
- Research with faculty
2021 Practicum Projects/Placements
Recent Practicum Placements
2021 Practicum Projects/Placements
Nuance Communications
Ontario Securities Commission
City of Toronto
University Health Network
WillowTree Apps
Peterborough Libary
Klick Health
Benevity
TeamWork
Statistics Canada
Zendesk
Centre for International Experience
Pitch It Green
Sun Life
Career Trajectories
Interactive
Media
Designer
Data Scientist
Privacy Analyst
Business Analyst
Web Publisher
Digital Archives Assistant
Scrum Manager
Social Media
Strategist
Records Manager
Design
Researcher
Career Trajectories
Data Scientist
Privacy Analyst
Business Analyst
Web Publisher
Digital Archives Assistant
Scrum Manager
Social Media
Strategist
Records Manager
Design
Researcher
Interactive
Media
Designer
Part 2
Bachelor of Information Admissions Overview
Admissions
Admission Requirements
AT LEAST
10 FCE
University Courses
AT LEAST
4 FCE
At 200 Level or Above
and at least 0.5 FCE with C+ or better in the following areas
Formal Systems
logic, statistics, coding, math/science courses...
Socio-Cultural Systems
media studies, cultural studies, sociology, or social science...
Creative Practice
design, art, performance, creative writing...
The BI is a second-entry undergraduate program.
Students must have completed at least 20 half university level courses.
AT LEAST
70%/2.7GPA
In Last 5 FCE
The BI is a second-entry undergraduate program.
Students must have completed at least 20 half university level courses.
The BI is a second-entry undergraduate program.
Students must have completed at least 20 half university level courses.
2. Supporting Documents
Personal
Statement
Unofficial
Transcript
Proof of English Proficiency
(if applicable)
Send To: admissions.ischool@utoronto.ca
1. Create an Application
How to Apply
Supporting Documents
Personal Statement
Keep statement to 400-500 words.
Tell us how your academic, work, and personal experience and your career aspirations make you a good fit for the BI and the BI a good fit for you.
Tell us what it is about the program that motivates you to apply.
Are there issues or topics you want to explore that make this the right program in which to take your next educational step?
Supporting Documents
Personal Statement
It doesn't need to an essay. Use whatever medium allows you best to express yourself and communicate to us that the BI is the right program for you.
A
Portfolio
?
A
Web
Site?
A Two Minute Video?
Surprise Us
BOTTOM LINE: It doesn't need to an essay, it just needs to help us get to know you.
BUT...
Supporting Documents
Transcript Explanation
Tell us which courses you think will meet our three topical requirements. And, is there anything on your transcript that might not show you in your best light? Not a problem; just include an explanation and we'll take that into account as we look it over.
Deadlines
- Applications are open!
- Apply through https://www.ouac.on.ca/
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2021
- Supporting Documents Deadline: May 15, 2021
Tuition and Fees
Full-Time Domestic: $13,000 (per year)
Full-Time International: $62,500 (per year)
Awards and
Financial Aid
- Admissions awards $3000-$5000 in value
- Based on application
- Work study positions (open in August-September)
- Government loans
Thank You!
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Chyna?
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Judy?
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Dan?
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Chyna?
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Judy?
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By Dan Ryan
