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Bachelor of Information Resource Management

Ottawa, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Resource Management at Carleton University focuses on managing digital resources, research data, websites and social media.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Information Resource Management. Apply skills related to Honours-level study of managing digital resources
research data
websites and social media. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Data analysts
Data visualization
Digital information management
E commerce
Information management
Library and information science
Library services
Research data management
Web design
Web services and database development
Web services and infrastructure

Curriculum

Honours-level study of managing digital resources
research data
websites and social media. Graduates receive both a Carleton degree and an Algonquin College Library and Information Technician diploma. The page lists a co-op or work-experience option. Course details are listed on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or equivalent
Grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme (https://admissions.carleton.ca/international/). English proficiency required unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma or equivalent for applicants with transcripts from outside Canada and the US, grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
PTE Academic 4.0 each band
Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill)

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Proof of Funds for Study Permit

How to apply

Review the Information Resource Management admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360 or the relevant undergraduate application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$55,000 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Engineering and Design
Department	Faculty of Engineering and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Information Resource Management. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.