School of Information and Communications Technology

Technology Management

Post-Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The post-graduate certificate in Technology Management will prepare you for the challenges of facilitating business operations and strategy through the provision of technology infrastructure and systems development. You will study the role technology plays in enabling business strategy and vision.

You will study the fundamentals of IT operations management and IT strategy, providing a high-level view of technology in an organization. You will also study agile project management and practical IT architecture in a hands-on setting, providing you with knowledge of how technology projects and initiatives are successfully executed. You will also learn about the technologies and techniques governing a business's critical data resources and how they support business decision making.

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s):

January (Jan to Apr; Sep to Dec) - Moose Jaw only

September (Sep to Dec; Jan to Apr) - Moose Jaw and Saskatoon


Length:

32 weeks


Locations

  • Moose Jaw
  • Saskatoon

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

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Tuition and Fees

Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.

 

2022/23 Academic Year

$12,071

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Courses

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Semester 1

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ANLT 600
Business Mathematics and Data Analytics
3
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You will learn the essential skill of estimating costs and benefits for a process change. Your studies will include the development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in these areas: querying from existing data sources, outlining assumptions, developing cost benefits models, analyzing outcomes over multiple years, separating assumptions from the model, and developing flexible formulae. A component of your studies will include an introduction to relational databases and advanced use of spreadsheet software.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
BCOM 600
Business Communications
3
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You will practice written and oral communication skills that managers use on the job. You will study how to write effective letters, emails, and reports. You will plan and conduct meetings and deliver a verbal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 125
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
CDBM 600
Database Design and Development
3
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You will learn the essentials of database management systems. You will design normalized database models and data access techniques. You will study database scripting and automation as well as backup and disaster recovery techniques. You will explore emerging trends in database technology including cloud storage, alternatives to the relational database model, and the role of big data in business.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): CDBM 603
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
CNET 600
Enterprise Networking
3
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You will learn about the design and support of enterprise network services. Your studies will include learning about different network configurations and how they are secured against various threat groups. You will also learn how to plan for, and monitor network performance and availability. You will gain hands on experience configuring a network operating system and developing security models.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
COMP 600
Software Architecture and Programming
3
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You will review fundamental programming concepts and apply them to an enterprise technology stack. You will learn how to design and deploy loosely coupled components to create software solutions. Your studies will include presentation layer technologies, business logic, service layer components, and data access. You will study best practices for secure development and research and compare technology options for building software solution architectures.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Total semester credits: 15

Semester 2

Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
ANLT 601
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
3
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You will learn how to analyze data from a business intelligence perspective. You will analyze large data sets to answer strategic business questions. You will connect to a variety of data sources and learn about the most effective techniques to communicate statistical data to a business.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ANLT 600
Equivalent Course(s): COMP 604
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ETHC 600
Ethics, Privacy, and Legal Issues in IT
3
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You will learn the importance of ethical decision making in business. You will learn about relevant legal issues relating to ethical behavior in business and the stewardship of personal data. You will explore organizational guidelines for dealing with personal data and how these guidelines are regulated through government audit procedures.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
MGMT 600
IT Operations Management and Strategic Planning
3
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You will learn the fundamentals of information technology (IT) operations management in an organization. This will include the information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) techniques for providing effective services and continual service improvement. You will also learn the fundamentals of strategic planning and the construction and monitoring of a balanced score card for an organization or department. You will also develop a strategy for moving an organization’s technical capacity from a limited current state to an improved future state.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
PROJ 600
Agile Project Management for IT
3
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You will learn how to plan and execute an agile project while creating a working piece of software. Working in groups you will learn how to plan project sprints and conduct effective scrum meetings. You will learn how track progress using standard agile tracking tools and techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): COMP 600, CDBM 600
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TCOM 600
Business Technology Communications
3
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You will learn how to manage communication in a business environment using best practices and common software tools. You will learn how to produce effective content delivered with appropriate tools.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
Total semester credits: 15

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