This two-year program equips international graduates with in-demand IT skills, covering infrastructure support, networking, and security in the first year. The second year focuses on advanced systems and solutions architecture. Graduates are prepared for roles in IT support, systems administration, and network security.This two-year (four semester) program is designed for international college or university graduates with a strong academic background, who require additional knowledge in information technology and computer systems technologies.The first year will focus on the practices and skills currently being used in support of the IT infrastructure. The second year will expand upon the skills in networking operating systems and security learned in the first year by adding systems and solutions architecture components as a senior application of those courses.Career InformationGraduates of Fanshawe's Business and Information Systems Architecture program have the knowledge and skills to become vital members of insurance companies, manufacturing companies, IT (and non-IT) consulting firms, telecom companies and small-medium-large organizations. Graduates of this program may go on to become business analysts, business system analysts, support analysts, data scientists, webmobile developers, scrum masters (PM), mobile app developers, network administrators, cloud architects, system engineers, software engineers, IT managers and more.Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in OntarioHere are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business and Information Systems Architecture program:Business AnalystBe responsible for conducting market analyses, analyzing product lines and analyzing the profitability of businesses.Network AdministratorBe responsible for maintaining computer networks and resolving any problems that may occur with them.System EngineerManage and monitor installed systems and infrastructure for organizations to be in line with the organization's guidelines.Software EngineerAnalyze and modify existing software while designing, constructing and testing applications that meet user needs.Learning OutcomesInstall, configure, program and maintain IT applications (including operating systems, database management systems) to facilitate successful ecommerce transactionsCustomize and deploy software securely to facilitate ICT operations in a small businessDebug, document and repair bugs in applications to ensure effective functioning of ICT operationsIdentify, analyze and document the client’s business and system requirements to develop relevant ICT solutionsInterpret, create, and present work-related documents and information effectively and accurately to ensure clear communication between end user and ICT providerWrite programs that communicate with other computers over a networkDevelop and implement dynamic web applications using appropriate programming language, databases and data sourcesApply principles of project management to plan, track, and present the progress of an ICT projectIdentify legal, ethical and intellectual property issues in Information Technology projects and propose strategies to address these issuesImplement personal and professional development strategies to improve job performance and promote professional growthInstall, troubleshoot, and maintain network components in a small business setting to ensure effective operationsCreate ICT strategies for the successful planning and operation of a small to medium-sized enterprise