Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Business and Information Systems Architecture

This two-year program equips international graduates with in-demand IT skills, covering infrastructure support, networking, and security in the first year. The second year focuses on advanced systems and solutions architecture. Graduates are prepared for roles in IT support, systems administration, and network security.This two-year (four semester) program is designed for international college or university graduates with a strong academic background, who require additional knowledge in information technology and computer systems technologies.The first year will focus on the practices and skills currently being used in support of the IT infrastructure. The second year will expand upon the skills in networking operating systems and security learned in the first year by adding systems and solutions architecture components as a senior application of those courses.Career InformationGraduates of Fanshawe's Business and Information Systems Architecture program have the knowledge and skills to become vital members of insurance companies, manufacturing companies, IT (and non-IT) consulting firms, telecom companies and small-medium-large organizations. Graduates of this program may go on to become business analysts, business system analysts, support analysts, data scientists, webmobile developers, scrum masters (PM), mobile app developers, network administrators, cloud architects, system engineers, software engineers, IT managers and more.Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in OntarioHere are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business and Information Systems Architecture program:Business AnalystBe responsible for conducting market analyses, analyzing product lines and analyzing the profitability of businesses.Network AdministratorBe responsible for maintaining computer networks and resolving any problems that may occur with them.System EngineerManage and monitor installed systems and infrastructure for organizations to be in line with the organization's guidelines.Software EngineerAnalyze and modify existing software while designing, constructing and testing applications that meet user needs.Learning OutcomesInstall, configure, program and maintain IT applications (including operating systems, database management systems) to facilitate successful ecommerce transactionsCustomize and deploy software securely to facilitate ICT operations in a small businessDebug, document and repair bugs in applications to ensure effective functioning of ICT operationsIdentify, analyze and document the client’s business and system requirements to develop relevant ICT solutionsInterpret, create, and present work-related documents and information effectively and accurately to ensure clear communication between end user and ICT providerWrite programs that communicate with other computers over a networkDevelop and implement dynamic web applications using appropriate programming language, databases and data sourcesApply principles of project management to plan, track, and present the progress of an ICT projectIdentify legal, ethical and intellectual property issues in Information Technology projects and propose strategies to address these issuesImplement personal and professional development strategies to improve job performance and promote professional growthInstall, troubleshoot, and maintain network components in a small business setting to ensure effective operationsCreate ICT strategies for the successful planning and operation of a small to medium-sized enterprise

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma or a Degree

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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:

• A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 570 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years