A brief look at Canadian post secondary computer technology studies

Two Years | Ontario College Diploma Program Code 0411 Welland Campus Interested in Innovative Literacy as an IT professional with a diversity of skills and an understanding of the new technological ways of the world? This program involves problem- solving, entrepreneurial thinking, and the development of high-demand skills relevant to the IT jobs of today, but also the jobs of tomorrow. Key areas of study include databases, interactive multimedia, and software development. Niagaracollege.ca The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving Writing Strategies Programming Essentials Database Essentials Digital Graphics Techniques Web Authoring Fundamentals Term one Class List

Database development Web development eCommerce development Multimedia applications Software engineering Project management Hardware and software support Career OpportunitiesAdmission Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses: English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent. Mathematics - any Grade 11 (U) or (M), Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent. Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission): Computer and Information Science - Grade 11 or 12 (M). Information Technology Applications in Business - Grade 11 (O). Information Technology in Business - Grade 12 (C). $37,969 - $76,339 Salary Range Software Engineering $29,963 - $56,720 Web Development

The graduates of this program will have the skills necessary to combine hardware, software and network technology in a manner that will leverage information technology to improve business operations. This includes the selection and integration of computer hardware and software (both proprietary and open source), the design, installation, administration, securing, troubleshooting and repair of computer and network systems, virtual machines, databases and web sites. Two Years | Ontario College Diploma Program Code 0474 Welland Campus I-Think: The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving Writing Strategies Computer Hardware Fundamentals Network Fundamentals Operating Systems and Software Business Applications Support Term one Class List

Career OpportunitiesAdmission Requirements Salary Range Network management I.T. security administration systems administration and support PC Technician - hardware/software Technical sales and support Help desk support services I.T. consulting Entrepreneurial self-employment Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses: English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent. Mathematics - any Grade 11 (U) or (M), or Grade 12 (C) or (U) or equivalent. Network management$ – $ Help desk support services $57,000$

Term one Class List Two Years | Ontario College Diploma Program Code 0717 Welland Campus In an electronic age, what could be more marketable than computer knowledge? Today's computer industry is booming and you could be part of it! Graduates of this program may find employment in many fields related to the Computer Industry. The program has been designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in hardware troubleshooting for the following areas: Computer Systems Support, Electronics, Digital, Microprocessor Technology and Data Communications. Graduates may also find work in technical call centers as help desk representatives. Writing Strategies Computer Concepts DC Electrical Circuits Electronic Devices Mathematics I for Technicians and Technologists Future Trends in Advanced Technology

Career OpportunitiesAdmission Requirements Salary Range Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses: English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent. Mathematics - any Grade 11 (U) or (M), or Grade 12 (C) or (U) or equivalent. PC Technicians - hardware/software Embedded system support Customer service representative Technical sales & support representative Technical support analyst Computer user support Systems testing technician Technical support analyst$43,000 $89,000 Computer user support$43,000$77,000