Required Courses: |
Credits |
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NASP 1100 |
Business Skills for IT Professionals
This course addresses the business skills important to individual practicing IT professionals.
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7.0 |
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NASP 1200 |
Professional Skills for IT Professionals
NASP 1200 introduces students to the principles of business operations, strategic and operational planning, cost/benefit analysis, information technology investment payback considerations and strategic uses of IT in business operations today. Students also acquire the skills necessary to plan an IT project. Prerequisites: 60% in NASP 1100
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7.0 |
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NASP 1300 |
Technology Infrastructure 1
Students will acquire a fundamental understanding of computing and networking and its impact on the business. Students will gain the ability to analyze computing and networking environments through a thorough introduction to networking infrastructure and computer architecture. Concepts include computer hardware, operating systems, networks, and network security. The impact that Infrastructure Design has on business operations is covered in this course.
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23.5 |
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NASP 2200 |
Technology Infrastructure 2
Students advance their knowledge and skills related to network management, with the opportunity to work with multiple operating platforms that include Microsoft and Linux. Further study focuses on the key elements that are needed to create a secure network environment in today's enterprise. Students will also learn script writing to help automate administrative tasks, such as, mapping a network drive, connecting a printer or automating a backup from the command prompt. Students will advance their skills in the analysis and design of a networking environment, considering both technical and business impacts of the design alternatives. Prerequisites: 60% in NASP 1300
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29.0 |
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NASP 2400 |
Network Administration and Security Professional Practicum
Students will work in industry/government organizations and will complete 8 weeks full-time in an IT network administration and security related position. The practicum is a minimum of 30 hours per week for 8 weeks. The actual weekly hours will depend on the organization providing the Practicum. Note: Students are required to return to the BCIT Downtown Campus for a one-week period following the completion of NASP 2400 to deliver their Practicum presentations, have their Practicum evaluated and marked, and summarize the NASP Program prior to graduation. Prerequisites: 60% in NASP 1100 and 60% in NASP 1200 and 60% in NASP 1300 and 60% in NASP 2200
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13.5 |
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Total Credits: |
80.0 |