Mohawk College vs Conestoga College

This vigorous and comprehensive program of study will build a solid foundation from which you can launch an exciting career in information technology.
The emphasis of this program is on practical hands-on learning develops the essential problem-solving skills critical to securing employment.

This program prepares graduates for an exciting career in the field of Information Technology Infrastructure support and administration. Graduate employability is significantly enhanced by in-depth training in a broad range of business, computer and people skills that are in high demand across many industries. Rapid problem solving through the application of critical thinking is an emphasis throughout the program. Program focus is on the practical application of skills and knowledge to install, configure and troubleshoot workstation and server computers, networks and cloud environments. This includes operating systems, infrastructure, network services, database systems, messaging systems and IoT. Practical work is completed on industry standard hardware and software encountered in the workplace. Through their education in this program, students will gain a solid foundation to challenge industry certification exams in the areas of operating system support, networking and virtualization should they so choose. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

• Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
• Grade 12 Mathematics, MAP4C ? 60%; or MCT4C; or any U or equivalent
• A working knowledge in computers and desktop applications is required for success in this program

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or 19 years of age or older with mature student status. (See Mature Student Definition for details.)
• Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251)
• Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1375)

• Business courses provide a mix of marketing, operations and administration—delivered over six semesters—that prepares you for a future career in management.
• Receive the Business General diploma (2 year) as well as the Business Administration Advanced diploma (3 year)
• Established pathway to a 4 year Business Degree (e.g. McMaster University)

The Business program provides a broad education encompassing all functional areas of business, including business accounting, finance, marketing, sales, operations and human resources management. Today’s world is full of business opportunities; graduates of this program will have work-ready skills that will enable them to operate in multiple business departments, return to their family business or start their own business venture. They will also be able to bridge into the third year of the Business Administration – Management program, complete an 8-month post-graduate certificate, or bridge into the second year of the BBA – International Business Management degree program (subject to a 70% program average).