Grade 12
Minimum 60% in Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30*
Minimum 70% in one of the following sciences: Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30
Minimum overall average of 65%
Computer systems technologists solve computer-related issues for businesses, government agencies, utilities, law enforcement agencies, health services providers, educational institutions and more. It’s a career that demands a unique blend of skills—computer literacy, technical know-how and communications savvy—but also lets you specialize in areas that interest you the most, including programming, software design, mobile application programming, data communications and web design.
The two-year Computer Systems Technology diploma is available full time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus and Regina Campus, with a number of courses also available through distance and/or continuing education. Comprehensive technical training gives you a solid foundation of theory and hands-on lab practice in:
designing, installing and managing local area networks
developing computer programs in various programming languages
developing interactive web pages with multimedia components
developing proficiency in several common computer application packages
installing and configuring computer hardware and software
performing systems analysis and design
programming apps for mobile devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.)
providing end-user technical support services
troubleshooting and repairing hardware problems
You’ll also learn business principles, project management and communication skills—attributes potential employers look for when hiring for IT personnel.
Year 1 - Semester 1
ADMN 220Organizational Behaviour4Show course details
CNET 184Data Communications and Networking 14Show course details
COAP 173Data and Document Management4Show course details
COOS 181Operating Systems Fundamentals4Show course details
COSC 180Introduction to Programming6Show course details
CWEB 180Web Site Development4Show course details
TCOM 102Workplace Communication3Show course details
Year 1 - Semester 2
CDBM 190Introduction to Database Management5Show course details
COHS 190Hardware4Show course details
COOS 190Systems Administration 14Show course details
COSA 190Systems Analysis and Design4Show course details
COSC 190Intermediate Programming6Show course details
CWEB 190Internet Programming/Web Applications 14Show course details
TCOM 190Technical Communications3Show course details
Year 1 - Semester 3
COSA 195Systems Project4Show course details
COSC 195Mobile Application Programming3Show course details
CPMG 195Systems Project Management1Show course details
CWEB 195UX Fundamentals2Show course details
Year 2 - Semester 4
CDBM 280Database Management Systems5Show course details
COHS 280Enterprise Systems Support3Show course details
COSA 280IT Development Project 13Show course details
COSC 286Advanced Programming 15Show course details
CPMG 280IT Development Project Management 11Show course details
CSEC 280Security 14Show course details
CWEB 280Internet Programming/Web Applications 25Show course details
MATH 282Mathematics of Computation3Show course details
SEM 283Seminar1Show course details
Year 2 - Semester 5
COOS 291Advanced Operating Systems5Show course details
COOS 293Systems Administration 24Show course details
COOS 294Enterprise Server Administration4Show course details
COSA 290IT Development Project 26Show course details
COSC 292Advanced Programming 24Show course details
COSC 295Advanced Mobile Application Programming4Show course details
CPMG 290IT Development Project Management 22Show course details
TCOM 291Career Path Search1Show course details
Year 2 - Semester 6
COET 295Emerging Technologies3Show course details
COOS 295Systems Administration 33Show course details
CSEC 295Security Topics3Show course details
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Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of jobs: computer programmer, software designer/developer, mobile app programming, network analyst, webmaster, web designer and systems administrator. You also have a broad choice of work environments in the public and private sectors. You could work in the IT department of a large organization or be a one-person IT department for a small business. You could join a company that provides computer sales, installation and support for other businesses. Or you could set up your own IT business and work directly with clients.
Health insurance: 600CAD per year
