• Systems Analyst
• Cooperative Education
• Mobile Computer Technology
• Career Opportunities
• Courses in Year 1, Year 2 , Year 3
• Success Stories for Systems Analyst
• Some frequently asked questions and their answers

Cooperative Education 
As well as classroom experience,  this program provides the opportunity to participate in paid work placements.  Co-op education enables valuable experience and contacts,  and helps pay school costs.  Enrollment in Co-op is limited,  and entry is through and additional Co-op selection process.  Placements in Japan are also possible. top

Mobile Computer Technology 
A special feature of this program is that learning is enhanced for each student through the use of laptop computers for course work and projects.  Students will be required to pay a technology fee that will cover the cost of leasing and IBM ThinkPad as well as associated software,  and other program-related technology.   top

Career Opportunities:
Graduates are qualified to begin meaningful careers in positions such as a:

• junior programmer
• programmer
• systems analyst
• hardware/software support technician
• Webmaster

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Term 1
Code                      Title                                                                            Credits
CBAS2123             Computer Applications: Word Processing                           1.0
CBAS2124             Computer Applications: Spreadsheets                                 1.0
CBUS31P2             Business Computer Concepts 2                                         3.0
CGEN2036             The Learning Experience                                                  3.0
CPGM21X1           Computer Programming 1                                                 6.0
CTCH21X1            Computer Fundamentals and Applications                          3.0
MATH21X4           Computer Mathematics                                                     1.5
MATH4004            Business Mathematics                                                       1.5
                                                                                                            Total  20.0

Term 2
Code                       Title                                                                         Credits
CAPP32X1             Intermediate Applications                                               3.0
CBAS2234             Computer Applications: Database Management                 1.0
COMP4052            Problem Solving/ Programming Logic                              3.0
CPGM31X2           Computer Programming 2                                               6.0
CTCH31P2            Hardware and Software Maintenance                               3.0
GNED                   General Ed Elective                                                        3.0
                                                                                                            Total  19.0

Term 3
Code                           Title                                                                     Credits
CDBM31X1           Logical Database Design                                                  3.0
CDTC31P2            Data Communications – Local Area Networks                   3.0
COMS2034            Reports and Presentations                                                3.0
CPGM32Y1           Introduction to Object-oriented Programming                    6.0
CSYS31P1             Systems Analysis                                                            3.0
SOCS4002             The Workplace: Past, Present and Future                          3.0
                                                                                                            Total  21.0
COWT3001 Co-op Work Term 1 12.0
TBD Co-op Education Forum* 1.0

Term 4
Code                             Title                                                                     Credits
CPGM4048             Object-oriented Software                                                 6.0
CDBM31X2            Databases: Implementation and Programming                    3.0
CDTC31X1             Data Communications Fundamentals                                3.0
CSYS31P3              Structured Systems Analysis                                            3.0
CSYS31X2              System Design and Implementation                                  3.0
GNED                     General Ed Elective                                                        3.0
                                                                                                            Total  21.0
COWT3002 Co-op Work Term 2 12.0

Term 5
Code                                 Title                                                               Credits
CDBM4003                 Multiuser Databases                                                  3.0
COMP4035                 RDBMS Application Development                             3.0
CSYS32S1                  Systems Prototyping                                                 4.0
GNED                        General Education                                                     3.0
CSYS32S4                  Systems Auditing                                                      3.0
COMP4064                 Web Technologies                                                    3.0
                                                                                                            Total  19.0

Term 6
Code                             Title                                                                         Credits
BUSM4024             Canadian Business and Entrepreneurship                            3.0
COMP4080             Information Technology Service Management                     3.0
COMS4001              Data Communications Internetworking                              3.0
CSYS32S2               System Selection and Evaluation                                       4.0
CSYS32S3               System Design Methods                                                   3.0
CSYS32S5               Systems Development Methods and Applications               3.0
MATH3351             Management Science Applications                                     3.0
                                                                                                                Total  22.0    top
 

SUCCESS STORIES FOR SYSTEMS ANALYST

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS:

• What will I learn?

 
• How will I learn?

 
• What knowledge, skills and attitudes will I be able to demonstrate after I graduate?

All students in the School of Computing and Information Management will find themselves learning in a variety of ways.

Reading:

The computer field is constantly changing. Reading from print and online sources for information to gain or enhance classroom activities is central to many courses.

Writing:

The expression of technical and non-technical material in written form is another key element of our courses. The clear, concise presentation of researched information is a necessary skill which requires practice.

 

Presentations:

Many courses require students to present technical and other information via informal or formal presentations which may be classical or electronic in format.

 

Group and Team Work:

You will find yourselves assigned to teams or groups to perform tasks such as research, analysis, report writing and presentations.

 

Self-Directed Learning:

Some courses are provided by computer based training or other technologically mediated instruction formats. Students will work at their own pace yet be responsible for meeting testing deadlines.

 

Lab Work:

Computer labs provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts taught in regular classrooms and learn new skills. Many courses have one or more associated lab hour. Some lab hours are staffed by faculty and others by lab technicians.

 

Classroom:

Formal classes take place during which faculty may deliver lectures, facilitate group discussion or provide other formats for instruction. Some of your classes will take place in a large class setting.

Independent Learning:

Students can expect to have some portion of their program identified as independent learning whereby a task[s] is assigned by a faculty member but executed by the student with or without staff support.

Homework:

Students should expect assigned homework in all courses.  A useful rule of thumb is to budget at least one hour outside of class for every hour you spend in class.  So, if you have twenty-one hours of classes on your timetable, you should be prepared to spend twenty-one hours each week completing homework and studying.

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Knowledge
      The graduate of Systems Analyst has demonstrated that he or she:

• knows the components of computers and computer systems
• knows the organizational structure and aims of Canadian business and can
• describe the internal information requirements of business
• knows the physical and logical components of database management systems
• and data communication systems
• knows the development process of a computer program including the basic
• constructs of structured programs.
• knows basic terms and acronyms specific to computing and is able to use
• these terms to define information gathering strategies for acquiring new
• concepts, ideas and facts related to developments in the field of computing.
• knows the basics of business computer systems analysis and design, database
• design, and structured and object-oriented program design
• knows fact and information related to business, data communications, and
• databases sufficient to describe the systems development life cycle (SDLC) of computer systems

     Skills: Vocational
          The graduate of Systems Analyst has demonstrated that she or he:

•  can diagram and chart standard business applications and computer systems
• both physically and logically using a variety of methods
• can use design principles to define the structure and content of a database and
• can develop common business applications - implementation and
• programming using XBASE and SQL
• can design, code, debug, document and test programs
• can prototype a computer system's files, inputs, outputs, screens and reports
• can use structured systems analysis techniques including a CASE tool to
• diagram a system and complete the data dictionary
• can use project management tools and software to plan and schedule a project
• can write reports such as feasibility and current system study and present
• technical information using overheads, graphics and presentation software
• can use diagnostic software to troubleshoot and fine tune computer setups
• can use the UNIX operating system and access the information base offered by Internet services

     Skills: Generic
          The graduate of Systems Analyst has demonstrated that she or he:

• is able to work in teams to perform tasks such as writing, researching
• presenting, analysing and leaning
• can perform basic computer related mathematics, basic algebra, functions and
• financial mathematics
• can use a word processor for report, and documentation purposes
• can use DOS and Windows to manage computer applications
• can use a database package to create a database, query it and generate reports
• can use spreadsheet software to set up business spreadsheet applications and graphs
• can utilize interpersonal skills that contribute to the development of a career in
• computing rather than a job in computing

• willing to approach technical issues with an understanding of the role and
• effect of computers in society and the economy
• responsible for conducting his or her work independently
• adaptable and open to new ideas and concepts which provide computer
• systems to support the needs of enterprises
• customer-service oriented in relation to user/client interfaces
• professional in conduct vis-a-vis computer program and computer systems development
• ethical in his/her use of and acquisition of software

willing to engage in continuous learning to be able to maintain currency in the field       top