Bridging for IT > Systems Analysis
Get what you need to match your experience and education to a job in the IT field. You’ll learn from engaging and committed professors with key knowledge and industry insights.
What do professionals need to be successful in this field?
- Solid technical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Knowledge of Canadian business and culture
Sample courses
Course offerings depend on the instructor and room/resource availability. Here is a sampling of the kind of accounting/auditing courses you may take as part of the customized plan that your faculty champion develops.
AP/ITEC 3010 3.00 Systems Analysis and Design I
AP/ITEC 3210 3.00 Applied Data Communications and Networks -or- SC/CSE 3214 3.00 Computer Network Protocols and Applications
AP/ITEC 3220 3.00 Using and Designing Database Systems -or- SC/CSE 3421 3.00 Introduction to Database Systems
AP/ITEC 3505 3.00 Information Technology Project Management
AP/ITEC 4010 3.00 Systems Analysis and Design II
AP/ITEC 4030 3.00 Business Process Management Systems
AP/ITEC 4040 3.00 Requirements Management -or- SC/CSE 4312 3.00 Software Engineering Requirements
Review how to find course descriptions and outlines of courses (click on "Customized Action Plan" --> "Phase II: Specialized Skills")
Related professional bodies and associations
Internationally educated professionals interested in pursuing the following designation will need to be assessed by the individual association to determine the necessary course work, professional examinations and work experience required to become a member.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) www.isaca.org/cisa
You may also find the following external associations and organizations helpful in terms of networking and skill-building.
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (for IT auditors) www.isaca.org
- Software Process Improvement Network Toronto (for software engineers) www.torontospin.com
Careers and career transitioning
Sample jobs you may qualify for upon completion of the program include:
- Public Systems Analyst
- Application Developer
- IT Auditor
- Systems Architect
- Network Designer;
- Database Designer
- Business Process Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- IT Manager
- Information Manager
- Data Manager
As an IEP student, you will have access to York’s Career Centre, which offers helpful workshops on topics such as interview skills, cover letter and resumé writing, making career choices and job search strategies. Take advantage!
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