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Computer Systems: Operations & Management (CSOM)
Computer Systems: Operations & Management (CSOM) is a highly successful two year co-op diploma. Co-op students and graduates find immediate employment as programmers, systems analysts, database administrators and network administrators.
CSOM is accredited by the Canadian Information Processing Society.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION is an option in BTACS and CSOM. Students are available year round, for 4, 8 or 12 consecutive months of work experience. Their resumes can be sent to you, with no obligation, for review and matching with your needs. Interviews will be scheduled at your convenience. Co-op is the fastest way for you to connect with, then groom, your future employees.
CSOM values the following approach & skills:
- Computer solutions to business problems
- Technical skills combined with business acumen
- An ability to think and the drive to learn
- People-to-people communications
Student Availability
Students in Computer Systems: Operations & Management program are available in May, September and January for four, eight or twelve months. For more co-op student availability information, please contact the Co-operative Education Department.
CSOM CO-OP TIME PATTERN
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YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
| SEPT - DEC |
Academic Semester 1 |
Co-op Work Term 2 |
Academic Semester 5 |
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Co-op Work Term 3 |
| JAN - APRIL |
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Academic Semester 3 |
Academic Semester 6 |
| Academic Semester 2 |
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| MAY - AUG |
Co-op Work Term 1 |
Co-op Work Term 3 |
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Academic Semester4 |
SKILL SETS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS: OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA
| Hardware |
WT 1 |
WT 2/3 |
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| Networking Hardware |
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| Computer Architecture - PC |
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| PC Hardware Configuration & Installation |
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| Basic Troubleshooting |
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| Operating Systems: |
| Window 95 and NT |
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| VAX/VMS |
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| UNIX |
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| Use of Applications: |
| Spreadsheet software |
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| Work-processing |
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| Statistical Packages |
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| Database Management Concepts & Implementation |
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| Database Packages |
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| Decision Support Systems |
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| Programming Skills: |
| Object Oriented Programming & Methodology |
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| Visual Basic 6.0 |
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| Visual C++ |
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| VAX COBOL |
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| Software Testing |
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| File Handling |
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| Database Interface |
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| Understanding & Using Data Structures |
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| SQL |
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| Analysis, Synthesis, & Design: |
| Spreadsheet software |
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| Analysis of System |
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| Data Gathering Techniques |
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| Determining User Requirements |
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| Documentation |
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| Hardware & Software Evaluation |
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| Interviewing Skills |
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| Object Oriented Design |
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| Use of Systems Life Cycle Methodology |
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| Prototyping |
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| Multimedia Techniques |
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| Structured Design |
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| Office Automation |
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| Communication Skills |
| End-user Support |
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| Team Work |
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| Documentation - program, system and user |
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| Business Writing |
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| Technicial Report Writing |
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| Verbal Presentations |
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| Interviewing Skills |
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| Business Related Skills: |
| Accounting Fundamentals |
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| Statistics |
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| Business and Management Principles |
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| Business Systems Applications: (A/R, A/P, Inventory, Order Entry, Fixed Assets, Sales Analysis, Scheduling) |
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| Project Management Principles |
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| Design & Implementation of a Live Project |
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How to post a job:
You can email (it_cooped@tru.ca), fax (250.828.5014), or use the online job posting form to forward your employment opportunity to the TRU Co-operative Education Department.
Contact:
Nancy Bepple
Advanced Technology Co-op Coordinator:
nbepple@tru.ca or 250.828.5276
You can also check availability and make an appointment directly online by signing into our online job system here.