Explore Information Technology

Explore Information Technology

Overview

Information Technology programs are designed to prepare students for a career in the areas of coding, web development, cybersecurity, infrastructure support, network design, and information management. These programs provide opportunities for students to acquire the skills, professionalism and adaptability required to succeed in the dynamic and challenging global IT sector.

 

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Programs

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Accelerated Software Development
Duration: 4 Semesters  |  Credential: Post Diploma
Deliveries:
OS
Online - Synchronous
Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Duration: Four Years  |  Credential: Applied Degree
Deliveries:
C
Prince Philip Drive
Applicants with a Software Development (Co-op) diploma from CNA or equivalent 3-year diploma may apply directly to year 4 of this program; applicants who do not must apply to year 1 of Software Development (Co-op).
Bachelor of Applied Information Technology: Systems and Network Cybersecurity
Duration: Four Years  |  Credential: Applied Degree
Deliveries:
C
Prince Philip Drive
Applicants with either a Computer Systems and Networking or Computing Systems Engineering diploma from CNA or equivalent program, may apply directly to year 3 of the Applied Degree program.
Computer Systems and Networking
Duration: Two Years  |  Credential: Diploma
Deliveries:
C
Corner Brook,
C
Prince Philip Drive
Applications closed to International Applicants for the Prince Philip Drive Campus.
Cybersecurity for the IT Professional
Duration: 40 Hours  |  Credential: Microcredential-Digital Badge
Deliveries:
C
Prince Philip Drive
Data Analytics
Duration: 2 Semesters  |  Credential: Post Diploma
Deliveries:
OA
Online - Asynchronous
This program will be delivered in block format. Please note courses highlighted with an * will be delivered Online-Synchronous. **Applications closed to International Applicants.
Enterprise Web Development
Duration: Two Years  |  Credential: Diploma
Deliveries:
OS
Online - Synchronous
Applications closed to International Applicants.
Information Management
Duration: One Year  |  Credential: Post Diploma
Deliveries:
OA
Online - Asynchronous
Applications closed to International Applicants.
Software Development (Co-op)
Duration: Three Years  |  Credential: Diploma
Deliveries:
C
Corner Brook,
C
Prince Philip Drive
Applications closed to International Applicants for the Prince Philip Drive campus.

Accreditation

Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) is the professional association for Information Technology professionals in Canada and is involved in initiatives relating to public policy, setting standards within the IT profession and assisting its community.

CIPS is a dynamic organization focused on IT excellence through its work on public policy, setting standards within the profession and providing IT support to its community.

Our Information Technology programs also seek accreditation from the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), which bases its standards on international standards for IT. This includes a code of ethics, body of knowledge and a standard view of the employment requirements for IT professionals. Our curriculum is continuously updated to include the newest technologies while maintaining a solid foundation in the core technologies.

Work Integrated Learning

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a process used to integrate student’s academic studies through a real work experience or a practice setting. The Information Technology programs provide students with many opportunities to acquire hands-on, practical experience through interactive labs, co-curricular activities, capstone projects and program-related work placements. The work placements for Information Technology students include: Work Term, Co-operative Education and Work Exposure.

Work Term
The work term placement is 15 weeks in duration and is a required component of the Computer Systems Networking program. The work term provides a unique learning experience in a real work place setting where students can develop their professional and technical skills to enhance future employability. Participation in the work term is determined through a competitive process. Work terms must be program relevant and will follow the successful completion of the preceding academic terms with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.00.
Co-operative Education

The Software Development (Co-op) program includes three (3) Co-op Education placements. The Co-op placement is 12-16 weeks in duration based on at least 35 hours of paid work per week. Eligibility for Co-op placements is determined through a competitive process and successful completion of all courses in Semester 2, 4, and 6 prior with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.00.

Students are expected to learn, develop, and demonstrate the high standards of behavior and performance normally expected in the work environment. Students will be evaluated by their Co-op Coordinator based on assigned work, professional attitude and behaviors. To be eligible for a Co-op placement, students will be expected to complete this course to the standards set forth by the Co-operative Education Office

Work Exposure
The Work Exposure provides students an opportunity to integrate academic study with a supervised work experience. Students get a hands-on learning experience in a business environment and an opportunity to network to enhance career opportunities. The Advanced Software Development program has a seven (7) week Work Exposure which must be completed before a student is eligible to receive a diploma and graduate. Eligibility for Work Exposure is based on successful completion of all courses of all course in the preceding academic terms with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.00.

 

Testimonials

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basuqes, Newfoundland & Labrador

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basuqes, Newfoundland & Labrador

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador

The program helped me develop my skills and confidence as both a programmer and problem solver. The work-terms provided me invaluable real-world experience and helped me land a full-time job at Verafin right out of the program!

Carter Daly-MacPhail

Port aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador