Information Systems programs in Ontario
49 programs across 19 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
49
Campuses
19
Lowest range
70%
What this leads to
The picture for information systems as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Information Systems graduates typically become systems analysts, database administrators, or IT business consultants who design, implement and maintain enterprise software systems. Others move into cybersecurity roles, cloud infrastructure, or data analytics positions as companies modernize their technology.
In its favour
- Jobs remain plentiful in Canada—information systems specialists have a 'Very Good' outlook specifically in Ontario through 2026
- Pay is competitive: starting $75,000–$100,000 and growing to $120,000+ with cloud, cybersecurity or AI-adjacent skills
- Career paths shift with technology: cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity offer higher pay and job security than traditional support roles
- You can start contributing meaningfully within months of graduation rather than needing advanced degrees
Worth knowing
- Constant learning is mandatory—technologies shift every 18–24 months and employers expect you to stay current without relying on company training
- Entry-level roles like IT testing and first-line support are being automated or outsourced; your first job after graduation may not exist in 5 years
- Specialized skills (cloud, security, AI integration) command much higher pay than generalist IT work, creating pressure to specialize early
- You need practical certifications (AWS, Azure, Cisco) to be competitive; a degree alone often does not bridge to hiring
How AI is changing this work
AI is automating routine IT work fast—help desk triage, basic code testing, repetitive system administration, and bug detection are already being handled by AI tools. However, AI is not replacing the strategic work: designing systems, integrating AI into business processes, managing security in an AI-driven environment, and analyzing data to solve real problems. If you graduate as a generalist in 2027, you will compete directly with AI-assisted junior workers and outsourced teams; if you specialize in architecture, security, or data-driven decision-making, you'll be hiring AI as a tool, not competing with it.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. 2026 Salary Guide: Trends for Information and Technology Jobs in Canada | Robert Half
- 2. The 2026 Tech Labour Market in Canada: A Predictive Analysis of Opportunities and Structural Shifts | by Sajithkumar Swaminathan | Medium
- 3. 2026 Canada Job Market: Tech Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles
- 4. The 10 Most In-Demand Tech Jobs in Canada for 2026
- 5. Best IT and Tech Jobs for 2026 | Randstad Canada
- 6. IT Job Openings in Canada: Where to Apply in 2026 - 2iResourcing
All 49 programs
- 70%LakeheadBusiness (Thunder Bay and Orillia)
- 70–75%TMUBusiness Technology Management (Co-op Available)
- 70%LakeheadComputer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)
- 70–75%TMUGeographic Analysis
- 70%TrentInformation Systems (BA)
- 70%TrentInformation Systems (BSc)
- 70%Trent (Durham)Information Systems & Business
- 70%Trent (Durham)Information Systems & Media Studies
- 70%TrentInformation Systems and Business
- 73–77%Laurier (Waterloo)Data Science (BSc)
- 73–80%YorkHealth Policy, Management & Digital Health (BHS, Co-op available)
- 73–77%Ontario TechInformation Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media
- 73–77%Ontario TechNetworking and Information Technology Security
- 73–77%Ontario TechTechnology Management – Bachelor of Information Technology
- 75%OttawaMusique et informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Gestion des technologies d'affaires (4 ans)
- 77–80%Laurier (Milton)Business Technology Management (BBTM)
- 77–80%BrockData Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences
- 77–80%BrockData Science and Analytics – Financial Analytics
- 78%CarletonInformation Technology – Network Technology (with Algonquin College)
- 80–83%BrockBusiness Administration
- 80%CarletonCommerce
- 80%OttawaCommerce - Business Analytics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce - Entrepreneurship (4 years) (French Immersion Stream available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce – Business Technology Management (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80–83%YorkCommerce (BCom - Co-op available)
- 80–85%CarletonData Science
- 80–83%YorkInformation Technology (BA - Co-op available)
- 80–83%YorkInformation Technology (BCom - Co-op available)
- 80%CarletonInternational Business
- 80–83%U of T (Mississauga)Mathematical & Computational Sciences
- 80–87%WesternMedia & Communications Studies
- 83–87%Queen'sComputing
- 83–90%U of T (Scarborough)Management (regular and co-op)
- 83–93%HuronManagement and Organizational Studies
- 83–90%WaterlooManagement Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 83–87%WaterlooMathematics (Regular/Co-op)
- 84–89%GuelphEngineering Systems and Computing (BEng) (co-op admission only)
- 85–90%GuelphComputer Science (BComp) Honours (co-op option)
- 87–90%BrockBusiness Administration Co-op International Dual Degree
- 87–93%WaterlooComputer Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 87–90%U of T (Mississauga)Computer Science
- 87–93%WaterlooSystems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 90–97%WaterlooComputer Science (Regular/Co-op)
- 90–97%WaterlooSoftware Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 93–100%U of T (Scarborough)Computer Science (regular and co-op)
- —OCADDigital Futures
- —OCADGraphic Design
- —OCADIndustrial Design
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.