Post Diploma Program In Information Technology/Information Systems
(Two-Year Post Diploma Program with 11 months of paid Co-Op)
The Two-Year Post Diploma Program in Information Technology/Information Systems will prepare students for positions in the IT industry and lead students to pursue today’s most respected IT Certifications:
- CompTIA: A+, Network+; Security+; Linux+
- Microsoft: MCSA, MCSE
- Wireless: CWNA
- Project Management: Project+; CAPM
Up to 11 months will be spent on a paid Co-Op, working in the IT industry and gaining valuable work experience.
Program Description:
This program will provide basic and more sophisticated concepts dealing with PC hardware, software, networking, wireless, voice and data, routers and switches and Internet security. Students will learn how to design, implement and maintain Windows 2003/2008 Server, Linux and Wireless Network.
Learning Outcomes:
This is a Two-Year Post Diploma Program which is designed to gain hands-on knowledge and to use the acquired knowledge and skills in a 6-month (first year) and a 5-month (second year) paid Co-Op program component.
After graduation from the program the students will be able to repair and upgrade PCs and install and configure Microsoft Operating Systems. The students should also be able to implement and maintain a Windows 2003 network, Wireless Networking, including Internet connections and protocols. When this program is completed, the student will have an option to be prepared for industry certification in A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, MCSA, MCSE, CWNA and Project Management.
Co-Op Work Experience:
Co-Op education is part of the Two-Year Post Diploma Program in Information Technology/Information Systems. Participation in the Co-Op Program is mandatory. It is committed to the development of capable, creative professionals ready to embark on action-oriented, multi-dimensional careers in private and public IT businesses. Work terms are an integral part of the Co-Op program curriculum. Practical work experience in a related field is undertaken to enhance academic studies and develop professional and personal skills. This 26-week/six-month paid Co-Op program in the first year and 22-week/five-month paid Co-Op Program in the second year will provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills acquired in-class in a real world of IT business in Canada.
The Co-Op Program includes:
- Co-op Work permit.
- Placement process (recruitment and placement);
- Preparation assistance for all participating students (creating resume, etc.);
- Student co-op term reports; and employer evaluation (monitoring and evaluation).
Students in a Co-Op program are not required to pay any additional Co-Op fees. RCIT will take care of the costs associated with the administration of work placements.
Why Information Technology:
- Growing demand for qualified business graduates, because more people are employed in business than in any other field.
- The best business professionals today need to prove competence in all the key areas of business: accounting, finance, international business and trade, marketing and management.
- Employers today are demanding that business students obtain an important set of “soft” skills in communications, IT, teamwork and critical thinking.
- Students who complete the program in Business Administration acquire a broad-based education necessary for today’s team-oriented and competitive environment, and are provided with instructional resources and ongoing enhancement of business skills.
Career Opportunities:
Upon successful completion, the graduate will be prepared to begin a career as a Computer Technician, Network Technician, Network Administrator, Network Analyst, Technical Support Systems Specialist, Network Security Professional, System Administrator, System Integrator, Network Engineer, Network Architect, Network Designer, Network Consultant, Wireless Administrator or IT Project Manager.
Benefits of the RCIT Co-Op Program:
The benefits of cooperative education are many. It will allow students to apply concepts learned in the classroom to a real world experience, thus enhancing academic understanding. It will enable students to better integrate the concepts that they continue to learn in the second year of the program from having experienced the work situation first-hand. The cooperative component gives students an opportunity to evaluate work sites and career alternatives prior to making a final career decision. It will also provide valuable job search skills and increase a student’s networking opportunities. It has been found that many cooperative education work term placements lead to permanent positions after graduation from our Post Diploma Program in Information Technology/Information Systems.
Admission Requirements:
Must have Bachelor’s Degree or diploma. Must have good command of written and spoken English. An entrance test or a telephone interview is required.
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