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This two-year program prepares international graduates with sought-after IT competencies, addressing infrastructure support, networking, and security in year one. The second year advances into sophisticated systems and solutions architecture. Students become qualified for positions in IT support, systems administration, and network security. Designed for international graduates with solid academic foundations, this four-semester program enhances expertise in information technology and computer systems. The initial year concentrates on contemporary IT infrastructure support practices, while the subsequent year builds upon networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals by incorporating architectural components. Career Prospects Alumni of Fanshawe's Business and Information Systems Architecture program gain essential skills for roles across insurance firms, manufacturing enterprises, IT/non-IT consultancies, telecommunications companies, and organizations of all sizes. Potential career paths include business analysts, system analysts, data specialists, web/mobile developers, project managers, network administrators, cloud specialists, system engineers, software developers, and IT leadership positions. Notably, Fanshawe maintains outstanding graduate employment statistics among Ontario's major colleges. Sample career options for graduates include: Business Analyst Conduct market research, evaluate product offerings, and assess business profitability. Network Administrator Oversee computer networks and troubleshoot technical issues. System Engineer Supervise organizational systems and infrastructure according to company standards. Software Engineer Modify existing programs while designing, building, and testing user-focused applications. Program Competencies Configure and maintain IT applications (including OS and database systems) to support ecommerce operations Securely adapt and implement software for small business ICT needs Diagnose and resolve application issues to maintain operational efficiency Assess client requirements to develop appropriate ICT solutions Produce and present technical documentation for clear communication Develop networked computer applications Construct dynamic web applications using programming languages and databases Utilize project management methodologies for ICT initiatives Address legal and ethical considerations in IT projects Pursue professional development to enhance career performance Maintain network components for small businesses Formulate ICT strategies for small-to-medium enterprise success
A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma or a Degree
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods: