Quick Facts
Credential:
Degree
NAIT offers a number of business degrees and applied science and technology degrees accredited by Alberta Advanced Education. Applied degree programs offer a stronger emphasis on practical applications of the concepts learned in the classroom
Campus:
Main
Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map
Delivery Options:
- On-Campus Day - Your course activity is done in-person Monday - Friday in the daytime.
Length:
2 Years
With a typical full-time course load, this program will take 2 Years to complete.
Open Studies:
Available
This program has courses that are available for Open Studies. Open Studies allows you to explore credit courses without applying to a program. It is an opportunity to get a feel for school and what program you want to be in. View courses
International Students:
Accepted
This program accepts international students, however, program availability may be limited. Check program availability for this term. This program also meets the eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program. Each student is responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Grad Employment Rate
Employment rates are reported by NAIT alumni, are for information purposes, and do not guarantee future employment opportunities. Please note that data for newer programs may not be included within this report.
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Median Starting Salary: $60,000
Salaries are reported by NAIT alumni, are for information purposes, and are not a guarantee of future income.
View Career Outcomes
Builds skills in Network Management
Network Management Major
This major involves highly specialized preparation geared toward managing the planning, installation and operations of computer networks in very large enterprises. Network management skills are in demand! After graduation, you will be prepared for career opportunities as a network manager, network engineer or network administrator.
In this major you will learn to:
- use network operating systems, management tools and protocol analysis tools
- design, analyze and manage networks, LANs and WANs
- manage advanced server configuration, network LAN and advanced WAN protocols, and network hardware resources
- provide network client support, and monitor and optimize network performance
Practicum/co-op/work experience
Students must complete one academic year (two 4-month semesters) of mandatory work experience in their related major. Students must have successfully completed 8 academic courses prior to registering for their first work experience term.
Contact the BAIST internship co-ordinator to have the planned work experience evaluated: BAISTinternship@nait.ca.
- Length: two 4-month semesters (8 months total)
- Type of Experience: directly related to the major area selected.
- Salary: will vary by employer, usually based on your prior education and experience. Average earnings in 2014 were approximately $30.00 per hour.
- Relocation: Students can complete their work experience anywhere.
A representative of the BAIST program will visit your work site and supervisor at some point in the middle of each work term.
To complete each 4-month term of work experience, a student must complete each of the following:
- the employer student evaluation pamphlet provided by this program
- a 20- to 25-page research project report
- a student journal report providing feedback on projects worked on and a review of the learning experience
How to get into the BAIST Program
Information Systems Major
This major concentrates on the advanced techniques, current methodologies and tools involved in the analysis, design and implementation of large, scalable computer information systems. Graduates of this major will fill career opportunities as senior systems analysts and designers, and project leaders.
In this major you will learn:
- systems planning
- applying development methodologies and modelling using CASE, database, client and network tools
- rapid application design and development
- designing, building, and testing software, web-based solutions, data warehouses, and databases
- basic ERP system customizations and report creation
- working with object-oriented design techniques
On average, you can expect to spend:
- 27 hours per week attending classes over the 2 academic semesters
- 40-60 hours per week studying, completing assignments and doing research
- 40 hours per week working at the employer's place of business during work experience semesters
Practicum/co-op/work experience
Students must complete one academic year (two 4-month semesters) of mandatory work experience in their related major. Students must have successfully completed 8 academic courses prior to registering for their first work experience term.
Contact the BAIST internship co-ordinator to have the planned work experience evaluated: BAISTinternship@nait.ca.
- Length: two 4-month semesters (8 months total)
- Type of Experience: directly related to the major area selected.
- Salary: will vary by employer, usually based on your prior education and experience. Average earnings in 2014 were approximately $30.00 per hour.
- Relocation: Students can complete their work experience anywhere.
A representative of the BAIST program will visit your work site and supervisor at some point in the middle of each work term.
To complete each 4-month term of work experience, a student must complete each of the following:
- the employer student evaluation pamphlet provided by this program
- a 20- to 25-page research project report
- a student journal report providing feedback on projects worked on and a review of the learning experience
How to get into the BAIST Program
Information Systems Major
This major concentrates on the advanced techniques, current methodologies and tools involved in the analysis, design and implementation of large, scalable computer information systems. Graduates of this major will fill career opportunities as senior systems analysts and designers, and project leaders.
In this major you will learn:
- systems planning
- applying development methodologies and modelling using CASE, database, client and network tools
- rapid application design and development
- designing, building, and testing software, web-based solutions, data warehouses, and databases
- basic ERP system customizations and report creation
- working with object-oriented design techniques
On average, you can expect to spend:
- 27 hours per week attending classes over the 2 academic semesters
- 40-60 hours per week studying, completing assignments and doing research
- 40 hours per week working at the employer's place of business during work experience semesters
Practicum/co-op/work experience
Students must complete one academic year (two 4-month semesters) of mandatory work experience in their related major. Students must have successfully completed 8 academic courses prior to registering for their first work experience term.
Contact the BAIST internship co-ordinator to have the planned work experience evaluated: BAISTinternship@nait.ca.
- Length: two 4-month semesters (8 months total)
- Type of Experience: directly related to the major area selected.
- Salary: will vary by employer, usually based on your prior education and experience. Average earnings in 2014 were approximately $30.00 per hour.
- Relocation: Students can complete their work experience anywhere.
A representative of the BAIST program will visit your work site and supervisor at some point in the middle of each work term.
To complete each 4-month term of work experience, a student must complete each of the following:
- the employer student evaluation pamphlet provided by this program
- a 20- to 25-page research project report
- a student journal report providing feedback on projects worked on and a review of the learning experience
Career Outcomes
Hear from a BAIST grad
"If you are looking to be in the IT field or learn about it BAIST is a very good program to take. I came in hoping to improve my Networking knowledge since I did not have much experience in that field and I can see I have learned a lot so far in this first semester and not just Networking."
- Zach Kemp (Bachelof of Applied Information Systems Technology '23)
Work Experience Placements
Courses and Advanced Credit
Current and recently admitted students can find information and updates about their program on their My Program page in the MyNAIT Portal. To monitor your course progress and the courses still needed to graduate, visit your Academic Progress Report.
Advanced Credit
You may apply for advanced credit once you have been accepted into the program. Advanced credit can be Transfer Credit (for completed post-secondary courses) or PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).
Transfer Credit
In addition to the common guidelines outlined on the Transfer and Credit Options section, your program has other advanced credit requirements that are applied to each request including:
- You must have completed the course or program no more than 3 year(s) ago unless a formalized articulation agreement is in place
- You must have a minimum mark of A- in the course(s) or program
Read more about advanced credit or contact us about applying for credit for this program.
Courses
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Scholarships & Awards
The following scholarships and/or bursaries are available to you as a student in this program. To access your opportunities, visit the Student Portal.