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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
Information Technology deals with the use of software, computers and computer-related equipment to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and receive information over IP-routed networks and telephony-based wide area networks. As an IT professional, you will deal with computers, software and communication technology as part of the IT department.
The Information Technology program encompasses four majors: Computer Systems, Network Systems, Software Development and Telecom Systems. There is a common first semester, then you move into the major that you will have selected during the registration process.
This program will also utilize an e-learning (SAIT issued laptop computer) instructional delivery method.
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Your Career
- Computer Systems Major: Graduates of the Computer Systems major will have rewarding careers with a diverse set of job titles and descriptions. They help keep computers, communications and information systems installed, connected, maintained and supported.
- Network Systems Major: Graduates of the Network Systems major will have strong technical skills in designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and administering local, municipal and wide area networks.
- Software Development Major: Graduates of the Software Development major will assist with the development of software applications, work collaboratively with teams to design new software, create software on multiple platforms (Windows, Web, Linux) use various languages (i.e. Java, C, .NET, PHP, XML, PL/SQL, SQL) and utilize different technologies (i.e. networks, databases, operating systems, ERP).
- Telecom Systems Major: Graduates of the Telecom Systems major may find employment as a telecom technologist, production test technologist, cable technician, service technician, associated field engineer, sales and marketing, communication equipment installer and manufacturing technologist.
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Fast Facts
- Two-year diploma
- Fall start
- Four majors to choose from
- e-Learning