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We are the Sprott Information Systems Student Association (SISSA), a part of the Sprott Business Students' Society (SBSS) umbrella at Carleton University. We are comprised of an executive of 7 undergraduate students who share a passion for Information Systems and want to pass that along to the rest of the student population! "Like" our page for updates on events hosted by SISSA, other Sprott Clubs
09/15/2025
Come visit us at the Sprott Expo! Learn more about SISSA, our upcoming events and how you can get involved!
📍Venue: Nicol Building Atrium
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 17th September, 2025
🕕 Time: 12pm to 3pm
09/08/2025
We’re hiring!
SISSA is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team this year. If you’re creative, passionate about design and social media, and want hands-on marketing experience, this is your chance!
Apply now through the link in our bio and help us share the SISSA story.
08/31/2025
Come find SISSA at Carleton Clubs Expo! We’ll be at the Fieldhouse on Sept 2nd from 1–4 PM — stop by to learn more about us and how you can get involved!
02/11/2025
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for the Power BI Workshop hosted by SBAA and SISSA! Your participation and enthusiasm made it a huge success. Looking forward to seeing how you all put these new skills to work!
11/25/2024
🎄✨ Fun Friday Alert! ✨🎄
Join SISSA x SBAA x SFSA for a cozy evening of hot chocolate, gingerbread cookie decorating, ornament painting, and delicious snacks! 🧸🍪
📅 Date: November 29th
📍 Location: Sprott Lounge
👕 Dress Code: Christmas Pajamas 🎅🎄
Let’s kick off the holiday season in style—don’t miss it! 🎁☃️
11/21/2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Alumni Jive After Five! We hope you enjoyed, got to learn more about your concentrations, and gain valuable career advice from our alumni. Stay tuned for our upcoming events!
11/13/2024
Get to know the incredible lineup of industry professionals joining us for Alumni Jove After Five to share their career journeys!
Our Sprott Alumni who have turned their degrees into dynamic careers!
1. Brandon Chow
Brandon is an Information Systems graduate (BCom ‘24) with experience across various roles in Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. Enthusiastic about racket sports, chess, and a big Ottawa Senators fan. His biggest takeaway from Sprott is the importance of collaboration, communication, and teamwork.
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2. Kendal Holtfoster
Since graduating in 2017 (BCom, Information Systems), Kendal has built a diverse career at Phreesia. She was formerly a Business Systems Project Manager, where she focused on purchasing, implementing and optimizing systems for internal teams to improve their workflows and reduce manual effort. She now leads a team in Client Operations, supporting software implementation for healthcare practices in the United States. Her advice is to get involved in Sprott associations early to develop valuable skills and gain experience!
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3. Christopher Jordan
Christopher is currently an Associate in Risk Assurance Services at PwC, and graduated with a BCom in Accounting (Business Analytics Stream) in 2024. He’s pursuing a Master of Accounting and working towards his CPA. A film buff, trivia enthusiast, and car lover. A key advice from him would be to build relationships with your professors and peers—“they are as valuable as the lectures.”
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4. Devin Vu
Devin is a Procurement Officer at the Department of National Defence and former SSCMA President (2021). He graduated with a BCom in Supply Chain Management. He credits his connections and experience at SSCMA for shaping his career.
📅 Join us on November 14th, 6-8 PM in Nicol 4050! Register using the link in our bio!
11/05/2024
🌟 Join us for an amazing SBAA X SISSA X SSCMA Networking Night! 🌟
This is your chance to connect with alumni professionals, gain insider information into the world of business, and enjoy delicious snacks and light refreshments! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with alumni from all three concentrations and build impactful connections that could shape your future!
Event Details:
📅 Date: November 14th
🕕 Time: @6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Nicol Building, Room 4050
👔 Dress Code: Business Formal
Register now using the QR code or the link below and join us for an unforgettable night! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
09/18/2024
Join us for an epic Scavenger Hunt collab with SSCMA! 🕵️♂️
Happening at the Nicol Building on Thursday, September 26th, it’s your chance to team up and uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles, and win exciting prizes! 🔍
Date: 26th September
Venue: Nicol Building TBD
Time: 6-8pm
Ready for the adventure? Sign up now using the link in our bio. See you there!
09/16/2024
Join us at the Sprott Expo on September 18th from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Nicol Building!
Meet the Sprott Information Systems Students Association (SISSA) to explore how we’re bridging technology and business. Learn about our upcoming events, connect with like-minded students, and discover exciting opportunities in Information Systems!
09/02/2024
Interested in getting involved at Sprott, but don’t know how? SISSA is hiring an intern! You will have the chance to shadow our team executives and support key club operations!
The following role will help:
organize and promote events
assist with outreach initiatives
collaborate on social media and communications efforts
provide assistance with event organization
contribute to strategic planning
SISSA is the representative body for the Information Systems concentration at the Sprott School of Business. Our goal is to educate and inspire students about the rise of Information Systems and data with the use of innovative workshops, career panels and networking events with professionals in the industry.
Applications will close on September 30th at 11:59 pm.
Please email [email protected] for any questions or concerns!