Diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Networking

System administrators make the internet run, and they solve many other technology problems. With training in this field, you can work anywhere in the world in any industry you choose.

In this program, you get your own workstation you dont share one with hundreds of other students. Instructors come to your classroom, which you share with the same cohort of students throughout the program. This leads to a strong sense of community and lifelong friendships. In addition to the skills you need for a successful career, you leave the program with career-relevant software and storage. And you can count on support from your instructors after graduation.
The ITAS - Systems Administration and Networking program prepares students for careers in the design, installation, operation, and administration of network and Internet-based information systems. The program combines rigorous theoretical and technical education with hands-on, project-based learning. Using the most up-to-date curriculum, the ITAS program develops a student's technical skills, as well as teamwork, communications, and project management skills that align with VIU's graduation attributes, to satisfy industry demands for well-rounded, highly employable technology graduates.

The program will cover modern IT systems administration skill sets and set up students for careers in the implementation and management of Information Technology hardware, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity and virtualized cloud computing.

ITAS - Systems Administration and Networking is offered as a two-year diploma program. The program consists of two 4-month terms per year, plus a one month practicum work experience session at the end of the first academic year.

The first year of the program provides students with a solid foundation in Information Technology hardware, Windows and Linux client and server operating systems, wired and wireless networking and project management.

In the second year of the program, students will install, configure, and administer a wide variety of Information Technology services such as Active Directory, E-mail, web site servers, cloud and virtualized systems, network routing and switching, and cybersecurity best practices, in a mix of Linux, VMware and Windows Server environments. Second year graduates receive a diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Networking.

Letter of application describing reasons for wanting to take the program (500 - 1,000 words). Include name and contact information, including email. A handout is available outlining the required content of application letter see the Admissions Department, or email the Department Chair (see below).
Interview.
Recommendations for Admission
One of Principles of Mathematics 12, Applications of Mathematics 12, or Foundations of Mathematics 12.
Two years' previous experience with computers, including experience installing and maintaining operating systems, and using office productivity software.
ICT 11 & 12 (High School Info Tech).
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - 88 (no section below 20)
TOEFL Paper Based Test - 550 (no section below 56)