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The Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Networking Diploma prepares you for careers in the design, installation, operation, and administration of network and Internet-based information systems. You'll gain a foundation in Information Technology hardware, Windows and Linux client and server operating systems, wired and wireless networking and project management, cybersecurity, and more.

Information Technology and Applied Systems (ITAS) - Systems Administration and Cybersecurity Diploma

Vancouver Island University

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1. One of:

    - High school graduation (or equivalent) with English 12 or English 12 First Peoples (C) or equivalent
    - A university degree
    - Be a visiting student from a college or university (a “Letter of Permission” from home institution required)
    - Be a transfer student from a college or university with at least 24 university transfer credits
    - Mature student status (be at least 21 years old in your first semester) and English 12 or English 12 First Peoples (C) or equivalent 

Note: If you don't meet any of the admission categories, you may be admitted as an "Unclassified Student" to register into university-level courses which you meet the prerequisites. You will register after other students, so course availability will be limited.


Academic Admission Requirement

1. Letter of application describing reasons for wanting to take the program (500 to 1000 words).
2. Interview


Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. It is recommended that you have:
    - Two years experience with computers, including experience installing and maintaining operating systems, and using office productivity software
    - Information Technology 11 and 12 
    - Math 12

2. The interview will only be granted after all other admission requirements are met

3. You must supply your own computer system

4. This program is open to full-time students only


Admission Advice

Applications are accepted for September entry until early July for domestic students and until late May for international students. Early application is recommended. This program is open to full-time students only.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information. 

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Information Technology and Applied Systems (ITAS) - Systems Administration and Cybersecurity Diploma

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