3 Operating Systems Preparatory Programs in Canada

The Computer Systems Technology program is designed with extensive input from the industry and offers two optional specializations in its third year. The Networking specialization focuses on network security, voice-over-IP (VoIP), and wireless LANs. The Systems specialization focuses on mail server administration, content management systems (Collaboration), database administration, and computer security. Both specializations include core courses on infrastructure virtualization (through the VMWare IT Academy) and cloud computing, along with best practices in Information Technology.

Power Engineers operate and maintain the complex systems used to operate industrial boilers, pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Demand for skilled power engineers is growing, opening the door to good jobs in the oil patch, mining, manufacturing, power generation utilities, and more.

Database administrators develop and implement data administration policies, standards, and models. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. They may perform some or all of the following duties: Develop and implement data administration policy, standards, and models Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, data access rules, and security Develop policies and procedures for network and/or Internet database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data