A Career in Gaming.

You could make gaming your job for the rest of your life. At Fanshawe College,
our leading-edge information technology programs allow you to not only play
the game but create them. As an IT student, you’ll learn programming and
networking skills that will set you up for life.

www.fanshawec.ca/it
The Sector Is Hot . . . Again
When the I.T. bubble burst in the late 1990s, IT jobs were hard to come by. Not any
more. The I.T. job market is hot and there is growing concern that we are approaching a
shortage of skilled I.T. workers. Competition for people with the right training is up . . . this is
your moment.

You’re Not Locked In

The first semester in Information Technology is common for all computer-related programs,
so no matter which path you think you’d like to pursue - programmer, analyst, technician,
web - you get to experience a little of everything. We offer a number of options, allowing
you a flexible learning experience. We are able to help you graduate with a certificate,
diploma or an advanced diploma, depending on your end goal.

Every Step Gets More Specialized

When you finish year two, you earn a diploma. Completion of year three, will earn you an
advanced diploma. Your course work becomes more specialized with each semester. Plus,
there’s co-op work experience so you can demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
Careers in
Information Technology
Computer Programmer Analyst Internet Applications and
– a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program (laptop required) Web Development
with a co-op education component. You will receive in-depth training in specific – a two-year Ontario College Diploma program (laptop required) that will prepare
areas of corporate and commercial software development with an emphasis students to work in the growing field of web-centric commercial application
on object-oriented development in both Windows and Linux-based client/ development. The focus of the program is on the construction of various types of
server and web application systems. You will be prepared for opportunities in web applications using leading web environments, tools, servers, databases and
the financial, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, service, medical, scientific and languages. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of both traditional
engineering industries. web deployment platforms as well as new emerging mobile platforms. They will
develop an understanding of basic hardware, networking and operating systems as
well as the installation and configuration of web and e-mail servers in Windows
Computer Systems Technician and Linux. Training will also include studies in leading edge technologies such
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program (laptop required). Graduates work
as social networking systems and semantic web applications. Students will gain
in the high demand areas of workstation, server, application, network, security
the knowledge required to build secure, reliable and useful web applications
and virtualization support. This program provides the students the ability to think
using industry standard photo, graphics, animation, database, page design and
critically, solve problems, and acquire new skills quickly. The program emphasizes
programming tools. Graduates will typically find employment as web developers,
the hands-on installation and configuration of workstations, servers, networking
web technicians, webmasters, web programmers, web application developers,
equipment, Microsoft and Linux operating systems, web servers, database servers,
internet site developers, e-commerce website developers, web administrators,
mail servers, IT security, effective communication, problem solving and teamwork
internet programmers or as members of an integrated web development team.
skills. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have obtained the requisite
skills and knowledge necessary to prepare for and write, should they choose, a
multitude of industry related certification exams including: Hardware, Operating
Systems, Server Applications, Networking CCNA and Security from industry leaders: Graduate Certificate Programs
Cisco, Comp TIA, Dell, Microsoft and VMware.
Game Development
- Advanced Programming
Computer Systems Technology – a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to provide
– a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program (laptop required) with a
students with specialized skills and knowledge required to enter the rapidly
co-op education component. Graduates work in the high demand areas of network,
growing entertainment, educational, training and simulation software development
datacenter, security and systems operations and management. This program
industries. Students will get an in-depth study of what game programmers do as
provides the students with the ability to be effective team leaders, think critically,
part of larger project technical teams: graphics effects, animation systems, artificial
solve problems and acquire new skills quickly. The program emphasizes the design,
intelligence, physical modelling, sound, and scripting systems. Students will learn
implementation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, management, as well as
how to create, configure, and integrate custom game components. Other aspects of
the hands-on installation of networking, security, virtualization, server/workstation
gaming like game models, simulation, performance and configuration of both single
operating systems technologies. Upon completion of the program, graduates will
player and multi-player games will also be explored and implemented. Each student
have obtained the requisite skills and knowledge necessary to prepare for and write,
will assemble a portfolio of game fragments and demonstrations to showcase their
should they choose, a multitude of industry related certification exams including:
capabilities to potential employers. Graduates will be able to obtain positions such
Hardware, Operating Systems, Server Applications, Networking CCNA/CCNP,
as Game Programmer, C++ Programmer, and Game Developer with opportunities in
Security and Virtualization from industry leaders: Cisco, Comp TIA, Dell, Microsoft
programming beyond the Game Industry.
and VMware and EMC2.

Information Security
Management
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, designed to provide
students with an overall approach to information systems security as it applies
to business. The program is entirely web delivered and will provide a broad
understanding of security concepts and concentrate on industry best practices for
information security. Students will gain the knowledge required to manage both
the strategic and operational aspects of information security. Students will be able
to obtain positions such as security analysts, chief security officer, information
security auditor, and threat-risk/vulnerability security specialist.
2 www.fanshawec.ca/it
Admission
Requirements
*The minimum requirements for admission to all post-secondary programs is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University
(U), University/College (U/C) or Open (O) stream or equivalent or mature student with the stated academic requirements. Graduate programs require a College Diploma or
University Degree or equivalent. For more information, please visit www.fanshawec.ca.

Program Academic Requirements*

Two-year Programs (Diploma)
Computer Systems Technician • Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics** (C), (U) or (U/C)
Internet Applications and • Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Web Development • Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics** (C), (U) or (U/C)

Three-year Programs (Advanced Diploma)

Computer Programmer Analyst • Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics** (C), (U) or (U/C)
Computer Systems Technology • Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics** (C), (U) or (U/C)

One-year Graduate Programs (Graduate Certificate)

Game Development – Advanced • Computer Programmer Ontario College Diploma
Programming Or
• Computer Programmer Analyst Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Or
• A University Degree in Computer Science
Or
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
Or
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Information Security Management • An Ontario College Diploma
OR
• A University Degree
OR
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Note: **Applicants who lack the required Mathematics may still gain eligibility
for admission by completing appropriate prior upgrading.

www.fanshawec.ca/it 3
 /it

Fanshawe College reserves the right to make changes to the information in this publication without prior notice.
The 2011-2012 Academic Admission Requirements are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. For more information, please refer to our website at www.fanshawec.ca.
The College reserves the right to cancel a program, program major or option, or a course, and to change the location and term in which programs/courses are offered
because of insufficient registrations or for other budgetary reasons. Visit www.fanshawec.ca/cancellations for more info.
This publication is available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. Please contact the Student Success Centre at 519-452-4282.

Printed in Canada. 11/10

Designed and produced by Fanshawe’s Marketing and Corporate Communications department and graduates of Fanshawe College.