About Technology Infrastructure Analyst in Sait
Program Highlights
Start a career as an infrastructure architect or IT consultant and help companies bridge the gap between their IT and business teams through courses in network and server infrastructure, mobility and cloud solutions and IT business analysis.
Program Description
"According to analysts more than 70 per cent of a typical IT budget is spent on infrastructure, such as servers, operating systems, storage and networking. Add to this the need to refresh and manage desktop and mobile devices and you have a unique set of challenges for IT infrastructure to face" (Microsoft.com).
Companies are looking for employees who can bridge the gap between their technical and business teams. The Technology Infrastructure Analyst program prepares you for challenging and exciting opportunities in the information technology field.
The program’s technical focus is server and network system management using Microsoft, Cisco and open source technologies. By developing project management methodologies, effective communication and leadership skills, you will develop strategies to provide quality solutions that illustrate the business relevance in the technical solution. The mandatory eight week practicum provides the applied learning experience that is essential for success in industry. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to successfully challenge the MCSE, CCNA and ITIL Foundations certification exams.
Your Career
Graduates may find employment as an infrastructure architect, infrastructure analyst, IT consultant, systems administrator, network administrator, or technical service agent.
Student Success
Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT programs. This is an intensive program requiring a commitment of both time and energy; students who experience success are those who make their education a priority throughout the program.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT post-diploma certificate as a Technology Infrastructure Analyst.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL : Overall 80, (A minimum score of 20 in each category)
- PTE : A score of 53 in each section
Sait Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Application mode |
Online |
Student Retention rate |
94.8% |
Cost of living |
788-1,327 CAD/Month |
Number of Students |
11,023 full time |
Number of teachers |
More than 1500 specialists |
Academic calendar |
Semester based |
Finance type |
Non-profit |
Number of schools |
8 schools |
Medium of instructions |
English |
Domestic Tuition fee |
681.20 CAD |
International Tuition fee |
1,141.20 CAD |
Sait The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Attending SAIT Polytechnic can cost an international student the following approximately:
Expenses |
Subtotal |
Average cost of tuition |
18,112.00 CAD |
Cost of living |
11,000.00 CAD |
Application fee |
75.00 CAD |
Tuition Fees
For international students, the tuitions fees will be:
SAIT Fees |
Total in CAD |
Campus recreation |
171.20 |
Universal transit pass |
310 |
Health and dental |
460 |
Student support fee |
100 |
Student technology fee |
100 |
The optional course enrollment would increase the fees and may include a security deposit of 400 CAD.
English Proficiency Test Scores
All the programs at the university are taught in English medium and hence proving English language proficiency is mandatory.
Test name |
Minimum Required Score |
TOEFL iBT |
80 overall, 20 in each category |
IELTS |
6.0 |
CLBA |
8.0 |
CAEL |
60 |
PTE |
53 |
MELAB |
76 |
SAIT Admission requirements and process
Admission at SAIT Polytechnic requires additional documents from international applicants. Application requirements for various programs are given below.
Selection CriteriaSAIT Polytechnic opens the admissions in the Fall Start and continues until the Spring start. Different programs have different time periods for their admission process.
- The application fee charged is 75.00 CAD once for each program enrolment.
- Percentage required in schools and the other major requirements are different for all courses:
- A 65% record or a cumulative GPA of minimum 2.3 is required for the Bachelor’s of business administration.
- Other courses require a minimum of 50%.
- A common requirement in all the courses is the English proficiency.
- Admission into the Institute is determined on the academic records.
- Graduate employment rate in the institute is 94%
Criteria of selection are not the same for different courses and to meet up to the suitability of the program the students may need to give supplementary documentation or additional information to be submitted. This includes:-
- Career investigation report
- Required tests
- Resume
- Essay
- Interview
- Ranking (used by some programs)