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
Final or provisional degree certificates issued by the degree-awarding institution (Bachelor, Master's)
English language requirements (one of the below):
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 |
Attending SAIT Polytechnic can cost an international student the following approximately:
Expenses | Subtotal |
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Average cost of tuition | 18,112.00 CAD |
Cost of living | 11,000.00 CAD |
Application fee | 75.00 CAD |
For international students, the tuitions fees will be:
SAIT Fees | Total in CAD |
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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.
All the programs at the university are taught in English medium and hence proving English language proficiency is mandatory.
Test name | Minimum Required Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 80 overall, 20 in each category |
IELTS | 6.0 |
CLBA | 8.0 |
CAEL | 60 |
PTE | 53 |
MELAB | 76 |
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.
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:-
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 30,962
Total
$ 30,962