Overview

The Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Networking program from Vancouver Island University 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the ITAS program will be qualified to work for:

Internet service providers,

Network design, installation, and support companies,

Web development and web-hosting companies,

Private and public educational institutes and training centres,

Computer retailers and systems integrators,

Most companies that use computers, computer networks, and the internet to carry out their business operations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Windows Server Management

Information Technology Project Management Essentials

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Applied Operating Systems

Linux Server Management

Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

68 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 82 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Proof of English language proficiency is required from applicants for whom English is not their first language or from those whose education was completed in any country where English is not the official language.
Proof of English language proficiency

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29368 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29368 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

6110 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6110 CAD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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