Computer Science Ballot  CSC 454H1S  for year 2001 - 2002
University of Toronto
Department of Computer Science
Use this form to request enrolment into:

CSC 454H1S  The Business of Software

Print off this form, complete the questions in the space provided. When completed, return this ballot to the student counselor in SF2304D.
 Instructions: The information you provide will be used for admission into CSC 454H1S. Enrolment is limited. Please fill in both pages. Attach any extra material you feel relevant.
 
 

Family name (block letters) _______________________ Given names _______________________

Student No:   __________________________________  College: __________________________

Telephone no. (day time) ________________________

Status: Full time  _  Part time  _  Number of credits completed: ___________
 
 

General Background: What program are you in?

Computer Science Background: Having some computer courses and experience is important, although no particular course is required. Check any courses (or equivalent) you have taken:
 
 

CSC 104H
 The Why and How of Computing  
CSC 108H
 Introduction to Computer Programming  
CSC 148H
 Introduction to Computer Science  
CSC 300H
 Computers and Society  
CSC 318H
 Design of Interactive Comp. Media  
CSC 340H
 Information Systems Analysis and Design  
other:    
     
     
     

Commerce Background: A background in commerce is useful but not essential in learning about the software business and in developing the business plan that represents the full-term project in this course. List any courses or experience you have in commerce or accounting.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Business Experience: Having real-world experience in any business and especially in a high technology business is useful but not essential in learning about the software industry and in developing a business plan. Describe any relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Writing, Presentation and Group Skills: In this course you will work with a team on a project to conceive of and plan a new software business. What writing, presentation, and group interaction skills can you bring to bear on this project?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other then Bill Gates of Microsoft, whom would you cite as an extremely successful software entrepreneur? Why do you think he or she is so successful?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Canadian software company would you cite as an extremely successful software company? Why do you think this company is so successful?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Name one significant reason why many software companies fail.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Is this course a (pre)requisite for a CS program youíre enrolled in? Which one?
 
 

Why do you wish to take this course?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Date _________________________ Signature _________________________

Return this signed ballot and any supporting material such as photocopies of your grades and a brief resume to the student counselor in SF2304D by THE DATE POSTED.