Careers by Major - Digital Enterprise Management

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Careers for graduates

There are many different career options available for Digital Enterprise Management graduates.  Below is a sample of types of positions available to graduates.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list as there are many other careers available. Many positions require additional education or experience.

  • Business Systems Analyst*
  • IT Project Manager*
  • Computer Network Specialist*
  • E-Business Consultant*
  • Website Designer*
  • Corporate Trainer*
  • Advertising Account Executive*
  • Entrepreneur*
  • Operations Research Analyst*
  • Media Buyer*
  • Industrial Engineering Technician*
  • Arts Administrator*
  • Association Manager*
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Desktop Publisher*
  • Volunteer Manager*
  • Customer Support Analyst
  • Interactive Media Programmer
  • System Integrators
  • Video Game Developer*
  • Web Developer*
  • Inventor*
  • Webmaster*
  • Marketing Specialist*
  • Economic Development Officer*
  • Computer Support Person*
  • Computer Trainer*
  • Instructional Designer
  • Human Resources Specialist*
  • Multimedia Developer*
  • Venture Capitalist*
  • Contract Administrator
  • Logistics Specialist*
  • Internet News Editor
  • Accounting Technician*
  • Management Consultant*
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Telecommunications Technologist
  • Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

Note: career profiles for many of the above jobs are available in the Career Centre. Those marked with an asterisk(*) can be viewed using Career Cruising, a Canadian electronic career guide available through your Career Centre account.

Potential employers

  • Hardware and software developers
  • IT companies
  • Media buying companies
  • Training agencies
  • Interactive software publishers Network-reliant organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Manufacturing and transportation companies
  • Advertising firms
  • Hospitals
  • Media/publishing
  • Marketing companies
  • Law firms
  • Web development companies
  • School boards
  • Consulting companies
  • Universities & colleges
  • Industrial firms
  • Insurance companies
  • Self-employed / freelance
  • Video game production companies
  • Financial services

Skills developed by Digital Enterprise Management specialists

  • Communication skills
  • Critical analytical thinking
  • Organization skills
  • Database construction skills
  • Risk management skills specific to digital industries
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Project management skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Product development skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Website development skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • New media strategy skills

Sample job listings for graduating students/recent graduates

Below is a sample of the types of positions that have recently been posted with the Career Centre for graduating students or recent graduates.  To access full-time opportunities (for up to two years after graduation), you must first attend an orientation.  Drop by or call us at 905-828-5451 for more information.

  • Web and Mobile Marketing Specialist, Intrafinity Inc.
  • Technical Consultant, Laserfiche
  • Game Programmer, Little Guy Games Inc.
  • Legal / Administrative Assistant, Benjamin Rubin, Barrister & Solicitor
  • Junior Systems Analyst, Ticoon Technologies
  • Production and Logistics Coordinator, NAFOR Inc.
  • Associate Consultant, Microsoft Canada
  • Email Campaign Specialist, Kenna
  • Inside Sales Representative, YesUp Ecommerce Solutions Inc.
  • Public Relations Coordinator, Intertainment Media Inc.
  • Junior Technical Writer, NexJ Systems
  • Mobile Application Developer, Benefact Consulting Group Inc.
  • Product Manager, eBao Tech Corporation
  • Conference Researcher, Strategy Institute
  • Business Analyst, Quad Infotech Inc.
  • Problem Solver, Laserfiche
  • IT – Technical Support Specialist, DSM Computing Solutions Inc.
  • Analyst/Consultant, Hesperus Enterprises
  • Market Research Analyst, Millennium Research Group

Don't forget about U of T Mississauga alumni!

Check out our Alumni Profiles page, to read profiles of UTM alumni who have studied in this area, find out about their career path and how their experiences have affected their career direction.

How to get experience

Start early by seeking relevant summer, part-time and volunteer opportunities that will help you gain experience and develop the skills that employers want.  Below is a sample of the types of temporary positions that have recently been posted with the Career Centre. To access the summer, part-time, temporary and volunteer postings, register with the Career Centre Online.

Summer positions

  • Startup Web Designer, BetterU – Next 36 Venture
  • Information Developer, Kontagent
  • Project Analyst – Information Management, Xerox Canada
  • Digital/D2C, Jarden Consumer Solutions
  • IT Generalist, Mainline Services Inc.
  • Market Analyst & Research Associate, RIC Centre
  • Sales & Marketing Coordinator, R&B Professional Painters
  • Mobile/Web Software Developer, Zapworks

Part-time positions

  • Media Processing Specialist, Miovision Technologies Incorporated
  • Help Desk Support, B-Line Technical Services
  • Technology / Marketing, MADSolutions
  • Programmer, Toronto Bodyworks
  • Campaign Director, Qnanza
  • Creative Techie/Event Ninja/ Jr. Associate, Pixperience Inc.
  • Brand Ambassador, Mobiroo Inc.
  • Web Application Developer, Perpetual Clarity Inc.
  • Software Solution Architect, Machine Data Systems
  • Community Support Representative, Uken Games

Work-Study positions - previous postings have included:

  • Web Site Coordinator & Data Manager, UTM Environmental Affairs Office
  • Adaptive Technology Features Trainer, UTM AccessAbility Resource Centre
  • New Media Assistant, UTM Blackwood Gallery
  • Production Assistant, UTMTV – UTM Institute of Communication and Culture
  • Help Desk Advisor, UTM Computing Services
  • Acquisitions Student Assistant, UTM Library Hazel McCallion Academic Learning

Volunteer positions

  • Web Developer, The DreamShare Group
  • Internet Marketing Specialist, LyricFind Inc.
  • Mobile Application Developer, XMG Studio Inc.
  • Business Development Officer, Event Holler Inc.
  • Web/Design Assistant, Educasia
  • News Editor, Gaming Ottawa
  • Lead Media Correspondent, Mind Body and Soul Self Help Support Centre
  • Youth Program Supporter, Central Neighbourhood House
  • Social Media Marketing Volunteer, Swapsity

Extern Job Shadowing Program

Extern is a career exploration program that offers you the opportunity to meet with people working in your preferred career area for placements of 1-5 days.

Samples of previous Extern placements include:

  • Information Technology Specialist, The Dominion of Canada
  • Technical Solutions Manager, Leo Burnett
  • Marketing Coordinator, Sydney R. Stone
  • VP Operations – Software Development & Business Consulting, Blue Link Associates Ltd.

Research Opportunity Program (ROP) at U of T Mississauga

UTM's Research Opportunity Program (ROP) allows students in their second and third year to earn one full course credit by participating in a faculty member's research project. Check the ROP website for information about the program including application deadlines.

Other ways to get involved

UTM Clubs and Community Associations: Join on-campus clubs and community associations that demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm for particular industries.  The following links are on-campus clubs that may be of interest.  Several of the clubs may at first glance not seem related to Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) but they are listed because many DEM careers are a collaboration of multiple disciplines.  These “non-DEM” clubs may in fact hold events that strongly relate to the interests of DEM students.

Professional Associations

Each industry has affiliated associations. There are many benefits of becoming a member of an association, such as stating your affiliation on your resume.  In addition to your experiences and the completion of your university degree, a student membership in an association is one way to get an edge in the job market.  It also furthers your knowledge of a particular field.

http://www.cmc-canada.ca/ Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC- Canada)

“CMC-Canada administers, and its provincial Institutes confer, the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation in Canada.  Their mission is to advance the practice and profile of management consulting in Canada through education and certification of consultants, promotion of ethical standards and professional competency, and advocacy for the profession in public and government settings.”

http://www.itac.ca/ Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)

“ITAC represents a diverse ICT community spanning telecommunications and internet services, ICT consulting services, hardware, microelectronics, software and electronic content.  ITAC is a prominent advocate for the expansion of Canada's innovative capacity and for stronger productivity across all sectors through the strategic use of technology.”

http://www.cips.ca/ Canada’s Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS)

“Since 1958, CIPS has helped strengthen the Canadian IT industry by establishing standards and sharing best practices for the benefit of individual IT professionals and the sector as a whole. CIPS offers networking opportunities; certification of IT professionals (ISP and ITCP designations); accreditation of IT university and college programs; a niche IT Job Board; and a voice to government on issues that affect the profession and industry.”

www.cfib-fcei.ca Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

“CFIB is the big voice for small businesses. For over 40 years, they have represented the interests of the small business community to all three levels of government in their fight for tax fairness, reasonable labour laws and reduction of regulatory paper burden.

They keep up-to-date on issues affecting the full range of enterprises in Canada, from one-person, home-based businesses to firms employing hundreds of people.”

Resources

Career Centre Library Resources:

  • Career Cruising
  • 100 Jobs in Technology
  • Careers for Cybersurfers & Other Online Types
  • WetFeet Insider Guide: Careers in Information Technology
  • Paid to Play: An Insider’s Guide to Video Game Careers
  • Careers for Self-Starters & Other Entrepreneurial Types
  • High-Tech Careers for Low-Tech People
  • Get Your IT Career in Geer!: Practical Advice for Building a Career in Information Technology
  • Get in the Game! Careers in the Game Industry
  • Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors

Web Links:

  • http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/ Institute of Communication, Culture and Information Technology at UTM
  • http://ccict.ca/ The Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow’s ICT Skills (CCICT): “an industry-led coalition of employers, universities and industry organizations, whose aim is to ensure that Canadian organizations can hire the ICT professionals they need to meet the changing and diverse needs of the 21st century workforce”
  • http://www.cdmn.ca/ Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN): “a network that serves as a regional hub for the development, acceleration and commercialization of digital media ventures”
  • http://www.cybf.ca/ Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF): “champions youth entrepreneurship in Canada and around the world through events, activities, awards and partnerships”
  • http://www.acecanada.ca/ Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE): “delivers programming that provides university and college students access to real world experience that complements in-class studies”
  • http://www.dmwmedia.com/ Digital Media Wire – a media news site that reports on current issues in the field of digital media
  • http://www.pmac-ampc.ca/ Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC-AGPC)

Library Panel Packages:

  • The Entrepreneurship Panel (2010)
  • CCIT Speaks Up: Alumni Career Panel (2008)
  • CCIT Futures: Career Options (2005)
  • Career Options for Young Entrepreneurs (2005)

The Career Centre Resource Library is located in DV 3094. For more information please visit us, call 905-828-5451 or e-mail: careers.utm@utoronto.ca

What's your next step? Take a look at our Sample Career Plan to see suggested steps that you can take towards developing your career-work search plan. Check our Events Calendar regularly for upcoming career related events (we offer several networking events and panels throughout the year). Watch for our Get Experience Fair (held annually in September), the Graduate and Professional School Fair (held annually in late September or early October), and the Summer Job Fair (held annually in January).