Information Technology Education Pathways

A brief look at Canadian post secondary computer technology studies

Niagara College

Niagara College

Computer Programmer

Two Years | Ontario College DiplomaProgram Code 0411Welland 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.

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The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving Writing Strategies Programming Essentials Database Essentials Digital Graphics Techniques Web Authoring Fundamentals

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Computer Programmer

Database developmentWeb developmenteCommerce developmentMultimedia applicationsSoftware engineeringProject managementHardware and software support

Career Opportunities Admission RequirementsOntario 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 RangeSoftware Engineering

$29,963 - $56,720Web Development

Computer Systems Technician

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 DiplomaProgram Code 0474Welland Campus

I-Think: The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving Writing Strategies Computer Hardware Fundamentals Network Fundamentals Operating Systems and Software Business Applications Support

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Career Opportunities Admission Requirements

Salary Range

Computer Systems Technician

Network managementI.T. security administrationEmail systems administration and supportPC Technician - hardware/softwareTechnical sales and supportHelp desk support servicesI.T. consultingEntrepreneurial 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$ 40 500 – $92 000

Help desk support services

$57,000$ 40 500 -

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Computer Engineering Technician

Two Years | Ontario College DiplomaProgram Code 0717Welland 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 Opportunities Admission 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.

Computer Engineering Technician

PC Technicians - hardware/softwareEmbedded system supportCustomer service representativeTechnical sales & support representativeTechnical support analystComputer user supportSystems testing technician

Technical support analyst$43,000$89,000

Computer user support$43,000$77,000