Information Technology Program Area

Internet Systems Specialist Diploma

Next Start Date: October 19, 2009

Internet Systems Specialists are responsible for the design,development, research and maintenance of Internet, Intranet, and Extranet systems. The Internet Systems Specialist is an important new career, and will continue to be one as the Internet continues to expand.

The complex nature of internet systems requires a Systems Specialist with skills in a wide range of technology disciplines and internet specific knowledge. Strong foundations in networking and application development are a must along with knowledge of Internet protocols, Internet security issues and Internet server management. Above all, Internet Systems Specialists must be creative in their approach to problem solving as they are often working on the leading edge and must continually strive to keep pace with new developments.

This is a 12-month program with eleven months of hands-on training and one month of work experience placement. The program runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (varies depending on topic and schedule) with a winter and summer or spring break. The cost of tuition is $15,500 CDN.

TOPIC AREAS COVERED ARE:

Design
Access
CSS
DreamWeaver
Flash
HTML/XHTML/DHTML
Internet Fundamentals
Introduction to Unix
JavaScript
PhotoShop
Writing for the Web


Development
ASP.Net
CGI Programming
Introduction to Java
JavaScript
MySQL
Object-Oriented Concepts
Perl Programming
PHP Programming
Programming in Java
XML

Administration
Implementing Security
Internet Site Administration
Introduction to Networking
Project Management
Securing the Web
TCP/IP
Windows 2003
Novell
Unix/Linux


Students also complete three projects throughout the year that can be used as portfolio pieces upon graduation. The projects act as hands-on training for the students in areas of project management, time management, and puts to use their technological skills in a real world fashion.

The projects are creating a Database Driven Website, Java software Development, and an E-Commerce Project which is a group project. Throughout the year students are given training in team building, networking, resume writing, and interview skills.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE FULL-TIME DCE-IT PROGRAMS MAY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CANADA STUDENT LOANS PROGRAM OR MANITOBA EDUCATION AND TRAINING IF:

  • You are currently on Employment Insurance;
  • Have been on Employment Insurance in the past 36 months and are currently unemployed; or
  • You have been on Maternity/Paternity leave in the past 60 months and do not have a job to return to.

TUITION COST FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • All resource material (textbooks, photocopies, etc.)
  • An Internet account
  • A Unix account
  • An Email address
  • A U of W student card
  • Use of the fax machine, local use
  • Also, students are permitted to take free evening classes in the Information Technology Area, as long as there is room available. Graduates are also permitted to take free evening courses for up to six (6) months after last day of scheduled classes

To apply for this program or for more information please contact Frédéric Guimont 204.982.1704.

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