Digital Solutions Management (Optional Co-op) (1524G)
Credential:
Graduate Certificate
Tuition fee:
7467.50/Semester (CAD)
Is highly competitive:
No
School:
Conestoga CollegeLength:
4 Semesters
Category:
Media & Creative Arts
Level:
Undergraduate
Type:
Optional Co-Op
Instruction language:
English
Application Fee:
100.00 CAD
Campuses:
Kitchener - Doon
Intake and availability
Intake
Status
Program overview
Digital Solutions, whether they be web, cloud- or mobile-based, or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications, form a discipline burgeoning with diverse new technologies and challenges. Traditionally, management of digital solutions has required both breadth of technology awareness as well as strong organizational and operational skills, but the proliferation of new technologies and methodologies has increased demand for managers with current, leading-edge skills. This three-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program concentrates on hands-on experiential practices and techniques commonly employed in modern IT Management. Using case methodologies, you will collaboratively develop best practices of technology leadership, to develop the skills necessary to continually adapt to the ongoing changes that occur in the digital arena. You will gain valuable skills and knowledge in systems (desktop and server), infrastructure services, cloud technologies, as well as software development methodologies. You will also acquire foundational knowledge in organizational behaviour, financial management and IT vendor relations. Graduates will have a diverse set of skills for leadership positions in areas such as information systems, information technology, applications, software development, and vendor relations.
Academic requirements
Admission requirements
An Ontario College advanced diploma, degree or equivalent with an overall average grade of B or above (as assessed, by country, to Ontario standards) in a discipline as described below.
- computer science
- software engineering
- software engineering technology
- computer programmer and analysis
- IT innovation and design
- computer or mobile applications development
- software quality
- big data
- cybersecurity
- health informatics
- Other relevant disciplines that offer a significant degree of IT Infrastructure or software development.
Note re: admission requirements
Applicants meeting minimum requirements are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to:
- Submit a digital portfolio. The digital portfolio gives applicants an opportunity to submit a portfolio of work that demonstrates the applicant's skill, experience and professionalism. Details and directions regarding the preparation and submission of the digital portfolio will be sent to eligible applicants.
- Final selection is made using a formula employing the academic strength in conjunction with the score on the digital portfolio.
- Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services. Applicants to this program require a Comprehensive or Course-by-Course Report. Please see How to Apply for more information. Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test: * TOEFL iBT 88 * IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0 * CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60 * PTE Academic 58 * Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
- Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of 3 months of relevant business experience (e.g. co-op work term, placement, other work experience)
- Graduate Certificate (Excluding TESL) and Exception Diploma Programs Standard Language Requirements:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6