Information Technology
Open for Fall 2019 Length: 2 Years 90% $47,350
Available: Full Time Classroom Credential: Diploma Grad Employment Rate Median Starting Salary
Program description
Information Technology deals with the generation, storage, retrieval, transmission and protection of information, and the hardware and
software involved in these processes. For that reason, IT professionals are often called IT specialists/consultants or business process
consultants, and the division of an organization that deals with computers, software and communication technology is often called the
IT department. The growth of the IT sector in Canada is expected to continue to outpace other market segments in the future according
to the Canadian and Alberta governments and independent research companies such as Forrester's and the Information and
Communications Technology Council (ICTC) of Canada.
The Information Technology program encompasses four majors: Computer Systems, Network Systems, Software Development and
Telecom Systems. The first semester is common to all four majors. It is a full-time, two-year diploma program. This program utilizes e-
learning (SAIT issued laptop computer) instructional delivery method.
Your career
Computer Systems major: Graduates of the Computer Systems major will have rewarding careers with a diverse set of job titles and
descriptions. They help keep computers, communications, data centres, mobile devices and information systems installed, connected,
maintained, supported and secure.
Network Systems major: Graduates of the Network Systems major will have strong technical skills in designing, installing, configuring,
maintaining and administering enterprise local area networks and associated servers, security and storage devices. This major focuses on
the network infrastructure of an organization, which involves the storage, retrieval, transmission and protection of information, and the
hardware and software involved in these processes.
Software Development major: Software Development encompasses a variety of activities including the design, implementation, testing
and maintenance of software systems. Software Developers are required to have a broad set of technical skills covering all aspects of IT
system analysis, design, development and testing.
Telecommunications major: Graduates of the Telecommunications major may find employment as a telecom technologist, production
test technologist, cable technician, service technician, associated field engineer, sales and marketing, communication equipment
installer and manufacturing technologist. They will be proficient in designing, installing, configuring, commissioning, integrating,
maintaining and administering voice, data, and video networks owned by telecommunications companies (TELCOs) or Internet Service
Providers (ISPs).
Program advising
Interested in applying for a SAIT program? Connect with us for information on admission requirements, selection criteria, funding,
graduate employment statistics, housing, athletics, recreation and other services. Contact advising@sait.ca for more information.
Contact us
Application dates Program SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Ave NW
Applications are accepted until start date Tel: 403.284.7248
the program start date.
Winter 2019 - Jan. 7, School of Information and
Applications for winter 2019
2019** Communications Technologies
opened May 2, 2018. 403.284.8543
Fall 2019 - Sept. 3, 2019
ict.info@sait.ca
Admission requirements
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:
• At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30,
• At least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students
educated in Canada.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.
SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if
your education is from outside of Canada.
Admission to this SAIT program may have competitive entry. Please see sait.ca for more details.
Tuition and fees
Domestic*
Year Tuition fees SAIT fees SAITSA fees 2018/19 total
1 $5,870 $450 $523 $6,843
2 $5,870 $450 $523 $6,843
International*
Year Tuition fees SAIT fees SAITSA fees 2018/19 total
1 $20,747 $450 $523 $21,720
2 $20,747 $450 $523 $21,720
* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
** For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the SAITSA website for information on opting out.
Paying for your studies
When you receive an offer of admission, you’ll need to pay a tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving your offer to secure your seat in
the program. Your remaining tuition will be due approximately four weeks prior to your program start date. Financial assistance is
available through student loans, grants, awards and other funding options. For more information, visit sait.ca. If you require financial
advising, email funding@sait.ca to set up an appointment.
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Open House Info session Tour days Student for a day
October 2019 Interested in learning Saturday, March 16 and Spend a day as a SAIT
more? See our upcoming Wednesday, March 20 student.
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