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The Digital Media and IT (DMIT) program is multi-disciplinary in its approach. Spanning a range of career opportunities from business analyst to visual designer, this innovative program allows you the ability to meet industry demand while developing skills aligned with your individual talents and inclinations.
The IT Business Analyst area of emphasis will show you how to translate business requirements into a language that IT developers can use to create software and hardware solutions.
Employment rates reported by NAIT alumni are for information purposes and do not guarantee future employment opportunities.
Salaries reported by NAIT alumni are for information purposes and are not a guarantee of future alumni income.
In the IT Business Analysis area of emphasis, you will learn how to help organizations determine their needs, identify problems and plan and implement IT solutions to those problems. You will learn how to design effective and efficient business processes, and how to clearly communicate business strategy and IT development plans.
You will also learn how to:
Because of the flexibility and breadth of the DMIT program, you may choose to take elective courses from other DMIT streams in addition to your core stream courses. The courses listed on this page are provided as recommended courses that will help you succeed in your chosen DMIT area of emphasis.
Common jobs for IT Business Analysis grads include:
As a result of DMIT's close connection with industry, various co-op opportunities exist for students in the DMIT program. Many companies offer our students paid co-op positions that provide direct experience in specific areas of study. Co-op is also seen as a staffing strategy for many organizations.
Contact the program at dmit@nait.ca or 780.378.6140 for more information.
Co-op opportunities are available for 4-month terms.
Students must have a minimum of 28 credits and a GPA of at least 2.7 to apply for a co-op position. These co-op opportunities benefit not only DMIT students but also the employers.
After graduation and required work experience, you may also be eligible to join the following professional associations:
You may also continue your studies after graduation by pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology (BAIST). Diploma grads can earn a BTech or BAIST degree with just two more years of study. Full-time and part-time study options are available.
Completion of this diploma qualifies as the first 2 years of NAIT's unique 4-year Bachelor of Technology degree. Find out more
Prepare for career opportunities as a senior systems analyst, designer or project leader. Find out more
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Learn how to translate business requirements into a language that Information Technology (IT) developers can use to create software and hardware solutions.
Learn how to register through Alberta Post-Secondary Application System (APAS) or begin the application process.
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