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Computer Technology

Computer and technological skills are recognized as an essential requirement for today’s business world. Our technology programs provide you with solid computer knowledge and experience that enables our graduates to prepare for a successful career. We offer the two following specializations:

1. Computer Network Administration

The value of people who are trained to manage computer applications and network administration is very high. Every business hires personnel who are their technology experts. Our Computer Network Administration Program offers comprehensive theory and practice in network design, operations and trouble-shooting. Our graduates are also able to prepare for industry certification.

• Certificate (3 months)

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• Diploma (6 months)

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• Honours Diploma in Business Management with Specialization in Information
Technology (1 year)

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Honours Diploma in Business Management with Specialization Information Technology

1 year (of academic studies)

This diploma is designed to offer the widest range of possible career choices and opportunities in a variety of business disciplines. As a graduate of this program you will master the business essentials and build the confidence you need to undertake a variety of business positions in a wide range of industries.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in Information Technology.

Prepare for your management-level career by getting valuable knowledge and experience!

Possible careers in management
•    Administration
•    Office management
•    Retail management
•    Accounting
•    Marketing
•    International Trade
•    International Hotel Management

Key points
•    Course length: 1 year
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)
•    Total minimum credits: 71
•    Credits can articulate directly into the Professional Diploma in Business Management

Core subjects
•    Business Management
•    Business Communication
•    Business English
•    Accounting
•    Economics
•    Macroeconomics
•    Ms Office Suite

Specializations
•    Business Management
•    Marketing
•    International Trade
•    Information Technology
•    International Hotel Management
•    Applied Communication

Elective subjects
•    Organization Behaviour
•    Business Law
•    Human Resources Management
•    Computer Graphics Elective
•    Information Technology Electives
•    Other Business Electives

University Transfer credits
•    This program can also help you gain valuable credits towards the Professional Diploma in Business Management.   Find out more about our University Transfer program

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• Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with Specialization in
Information Technology (2 years)

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Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with Specialization in Information Technology

1 year (of academic studies)
1 year (co-op work experience)

This diploma is designed to offer the widest range of possible career choices and opportunities in a variety of business disciplines. As a graduate in this program you will be prepared for a variety of business position in a wide range of industries.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in Information Technology.

Prepare for your management-level career by getting valuable work experience!

Possible careers in management
•    Administration
•    Office management
•    Retail management
•    Accounting
•    Marketing
•    International Trade
•    International Hotel Management

Key points
•    Course length: 12 months
•    Co-op work experience: 12 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)
•    Total minimum credits: 140
•    Credits can articulate directly into the Professional Diploma in Business Management

Core subjects
•    Business Management
•    Business Communication
•    Business English
•    Accounting
•    Economics
•    Macroeconomics
•    Ms Office Suite

Specializations
•    Business Management
•    Marketing
•    International Trade
•    Applied Communication
•    Information Technology
•    Hotel Management

Elective subjects
•    Up to 32 credits of Elective courses may be taken from any speciality programs that the student has not declared as their specialization.

University Transfer credits
•    This program can also help you gain valuable credits towards the Professional Diploma in Business Management.   Find out more about our University Transfer program

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2. Computer Graphics

Successful businesses are always looking for talented and skilled people to create printed documentation and websites. Our Computer Graphics Program is designed towards assisting our graduates to develop their graphic design skills using applications that include Photoshop, In-Design, and other powerful resource programs. In addition, Dreamweaver, Flash, and other web page development programs are presented. Graduates will be able to combine their natural talent, technical knowledge and innovative design concepts to enter interesting and fulfilling careers.

With the right skills and relevant experience our graduates are able to secure quality jobs in their fields.

• Certificate (3 months)

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Certificate in Computer Graphics & Web Page Design

3 months (of academic studies)

Computer and technological skills are recognized as the number one skill needed in business today. Successful businesses are always looking for talented and skilled people to create their printed documentation and their website.

This Computer Graphics program is geared towards bringing our graduates to develop their graphic design skills using applications that include Photoshop, In-Design, and other powerful programs. In addition, Dreamweaver, Flash, and other web page development programs are presented.

Graduates will be able to combine their technical knowledge and innovative design concepts to enter interesting and fulfilling careers.

Possible careers
•    Junior Graphic Designer
•    Junior Web Designer

Key points
•    Course length: 3 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)
•    Total minimum credits: 18
•    Credits can articulate directly into a Diploma in Computer Graphics and Web Page Design

Core subjects
•    Drawing
•    Print Production
•    Photoshop
•    Flash
•    Illustrator
•    Dreamweaver
•    In- Design
•    HTML

Elective subjects
•    Business Management
•    Business Communication
•    Business English
•    Ms Office Suite

Progression to Diploma
This program can also help you to gain valuable credits towards the Diploma in Computer Graphics and Web Page Design

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• Honours Certificate (4 months)

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Honours Certificate in Computer Graphics & Web Page Design

4 months (of academic studies)

Computer and technological skills are recognized as the number one skill needed in business today. Successful businesses are always looking for talented and skilled people to create their printed documentation and their website.

This Computer Graphics program is geared towards bringing our graduates to develop their graphic design skills using applications that include Photoshop, In-Design, and other powerful programs. In addition, Dreamweaver, Flash, and other web page development programs are presented.

Graduates will be able to combine their technical knowledge and innovative design concepts to enter interesting and fulfilling careers.

Possible careers
•    Graphic Designer
•    Web Designer

Key points
•    Course length: 4 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)
•    Total minimum credits: 24
•    Credits can articulate directly into an Diploma in Computer Graphics and Web Page Design

Core subjects
•    Drawing
•    Print Production
•    Photoshop
•    Flash
•    Illustrator
•    Dreamweaver
•    In- Design
•    HTML

Elective subjects
•    Business Management
•    Business Communication
•    Business English
•    Ms Office Suite

Progression to Diploma
This program can also help you to gain valuable credits towards the Diploma in Computer Graphics and Web Page Design

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• Diploma (6 months)

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Diploma in Computer Graphics & Web Page Design

6 months (of academic studies)

Computer and technological skills are recognized as the number one skill needed in business today. Successful businesses are always looking for talented and skilled people to create their printed documentation and their website.

This Computer Graphics program is geared towards bringing our graduates to develop their graphic design skills using applications that include Photoshop, In-Design, and other powerful programs. In addition, Dreamweaver, Flash, and other web page development programs are presented.

Graduates will be able to combine their technical knowledge and innovative design concepts to enter interesting and fulfilling careers.

Possible careers
•    Graphic Designer
•    Web Designer

Key points
•    Course length: 6 months
•    Starting every month (see Calendar)
•    Total minimum credits: 36

Core subjects
•    Drawing
•    Print Production
•    Photoshop
•    Flash
•    Illustrator
•    Dreamweaver
•    In- Design
•    HTML

Elective subjects
•    Business Management
•    Business Communication
•    Business English
•    Ms Office Suite

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Choosing Arbutus

Arbutus College offers students great flexibility in programs start dates (we start programs every month).

Students benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention by our group of advisors.

Students benefit from academic and professional business training with integrated communication skills.

Students individualize their training with a wide range of elective courses based on their interests.

For more information about the college's processes and policies please download our Student Handbook here.

Computer Technology

1. Computer Network Administration

Certificate in Network Systems

Diploma in Network Systems

Honours Diploma in Business Management with Specialization Information Technology

Honours Co-op Diploma in Business Management with Specialization in Information Technology

2. Computer Graphics

Certificate in Computer Graphics & Web Page Design

Honours Certificate in Computer Graphics & Web Page Design

Diploma in Computer Graphics & Web Page Design