Technical Systems Analysis (Co-op)
Image
Program Overview
Companies are increasingly challenged with how to collect and make sense of vast amounts of data in order to improve their competitive position. The Technical Systems Analysis one-year post-grad co-op program will provide you with the skills needed to be the IT professional to interface with organizational areas to gather their business data requirements and translate them into functional systems design specifications that can be successfully implemented by IT teams.
international only
No
PGWP
Yes
CIP Code
11.0501
Program Details
Program Code
TSS2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 weeks
Canadian Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 January
London
Open
2025 May
London
Open
2025 September
London
Open
2026 January
London
Open
2026 May
London
Open
2024 September
London
Closed
International Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 January
London
Open
2025 May
London
Open
2025 September
London
Open
2026 January
London
Open
2026 May
London
Open
2024 September
London
Closed
Your Learning Experience
A Technical Systems Analyst plays a critical role in the facilitation of software/system development for the purpose of collecting data. You’ll communicate with clients and/or counterparts to define an application problem and then evaluate procedures and processes to find a solution, either by determining specifications or developing new systems.
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will provide a solid foundation in information technology supplemented by critical skills including:
- application software development;
- business data analysis and modelling;
- customer engagement/communications management;
- business process and enterprise resource planning.
You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in the process of business analysis for IT through experiential learning activities such as case studies and industry-based, applied projects.
Co-op Opportunities & Career Information
Co-op Opportunities
The Technical System Analysis program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Technical Systems Analysis students before even graduating!
- Information Technology Specialist - creates, installs and upgrades servers and programs supporting software development
- IT Support Technician - provides on-site software support, identifying system improvements, installing and configuring systems
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op page or contact the Co-op Office at coop@fanshawec.ca to connect with a consultant.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Technical Systems Analysis program are prepared to work as technical systems analysts, management information systems analysts or business intelligence analysts. There is an increased need for analyst roles as companies strive to improve their competitive position within a given industry.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Technical Systems Analysis program:
Technical Systems Analyst
Provide support for infrastructure applications, troubleshooting efforts and maintaining support systems to ensure availability for users across the organization.
Business Intelligence Implementation Specialist/Analyst
Integrate and configure business analytics products with clients as part of new implementations.
Information Systems Analyst - Computer Systems
Design, develop and implement information systems and provide advice on strategy, policy, management and service delivery.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply and manage current application software packages and operating systems to meet enterprise requirements;
- Implement and monitor the steps in the systems development cycle;
- Assess, plan and manage information technology and information systems projects to meet enterprise requirements;
- Prepare systems documentation, write relevant procedures, and design forms to support business user requirements;
- Implement specific, complex design and analysis activities to solve routine information technology and information systems problems;
- Discover and relate the various functions and business systems within an organization using effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Explore and select solutions to everyday business problems from alternatives;
- Explore and select solutions to everyday process/operational problems from alternatives;
- Adhere to ethical standards of practice and contractual obligations when creating and applying information technology solutions;
- Develop and apply strategies to enhance professional growth and workplace competence.
Related Programs
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Andy Wing
Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent
preferably in Information Technology
OR
Equivalent combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College
OR
Equivalent combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
- A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
- Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Recommended Academic Preparation
Recommended Academic Preparation
- Previous Business or Information Technology post-secondary education and/or training and/or work experience.
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MGMT-6135 | Essential Skills for Mgmt Professionals | 4 | ||
| This course applies the principles of professional communication in the Canadian industry. It explores intercultural communication and the characteristics of diverse worldviews. Students will identify issues involved in communications and global diversity, and develop necessary skills to create professional documents that adhere to Canadian standards. Through presentations, case studies and thematic readings, students will learn written, verbal and nonverbal skills that are essential to business management, while maintaining sensitivity to issues involving geographic, cultural, gender and ability diversity. Throughout the course, students will work both individually and in groups to build their knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate professional communication within Canadian businesses. | ||||
| INFO-6106 | Gathering & Managing Requirements | 4 | ||
| This course will teach students to develop a requirements-gathering approach to Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) analysis. Students will learn to clearly define the client's current technology state and identify the potential solutions. They will examine a variety of systems solutions and learn to apply best practice methods, processes, and tools involved in gathering, managing, analyzing, evaluating, validating, and verifying technology requirements to facilitate the business solution. | ||||
| RSCH-6017 | Researching & Documenting the System | 3 | ||
| This course will teach students to develop a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders to document the current technical state of the system. Students will document various IS/IT system control procedures and will collect, analyze, manage, interpret and present data to identify trends and issues in the current state. Students will be introduced to standardized and common technical system documentation standards such as UML Documentation tools will be used to create, store and share system documentation. | ||||
| INFO-6107 | Interface Technologies | 3 | ||
| Students will learn about key interface technologies from both a conceptual and practical standpoint. They will explore which technologies would be more appropriate for the associate requirements and be introduced to the actual implementation of some of these more common and popular technologies. | ||||
| DEVL-6024 | Career Planning | 1 | ||
| This course introduces students to the importance of personal career management. Students will learn about, practice and use career (job) search, resume writing and interview skills. Students will also complete an individual career management project. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| INFO-6108 | Management Info Systems Technology | 4 | ||
| Students will learn about various technologies that support business activities, including technologies that support planning, management tools that supply real-time internal data, comparison tools that incorporate industry data and workflow technologies. | ||||
| INFO-6109 | Application Technologies | 3 | ||
| The design of software systems, both small and enterprise-level, requires solid knowledge of available technologies that can be used in the application tiers. The course will cover technologies used to build applications, languages, containers as well as supporting technologies used in the enterprise context such as containers, message-oriented middleware, data integration, rule engines, state and transaction engines among others. | ||||
| INFO-6110 | Operating Systems 1 | 3 | ||
| Operating systems are the underlying technologies upon which business applications and processes rely on. Students with experience among diverse platforms gain better insight into managing information technologies. Through discussion and lab work, students will install, configure, manage, and upgrade client operating systems. | ||||
| INFO-6136 | Data Technologies 1 | 3 | ||
| This hands-on course provides an introduction to relational database design concepts and industry standards. Students learn the tools, processes for data modeling in Relational Database Management Systems. Topics will include functional dependencies, normalization, database design methodologies, entity relationship modeling and schema design and an introduction to SQL, DDL and DML languages. | ||||
Tuition Summary
London
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.