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Overview
Network and computer systems administrators work with the physical computer networks of a variety of organizations and therefore are employed in many industries. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks. Although many network and computer systems administrators are employed by firms in the computer systems design and related services industry, they work in a variety of settings. Some might administer systems and networks for financial firms, and others work in hospitals or local government offices. There are many career opportunities for system administrators.

The projected percent change in employment from 2018 to 2028 is 5 percent. The average growth rate for all occupations is 5 percent. This lines up as the average growth for jobs.

Skills to Learn at NAIT

 * Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role.
 * Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.
 * Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.
 * Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language.
 * Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
 * Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
 * BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a bonus.


 * Analytical skills, will need to evaluate networks and systems to make sure that they perform reliably and to anticipate new requirements as customers’ needs change.
 * Communication skills, must be able describe problems and their solutions to non-IT workers.
 * The ability to work on many problems and tasks at the same time.

General Duties

 * Determine an organization’s system needs and install network hardware and software.
 * Manage network servers and technology tools.
 * Set up accounts and workstations.
 * Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
 * Troubleshoot issues and outages.
 * Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.
 * Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
 * Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
 * Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies.

Program Price Comparisons

 * In terms of pricing when compared to other schools, the DMIT program offered at Nait not only takes less time to complete but is generally cheaper than anywhere else. With tuition, books, and other school fees, the average cost for a first year NAIT student is around $7,000(based off the financial planner offered on NAIT's website).
 * https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/financial-planning/how-much-will-first-year-cost


 * Compare that to the University of Alberta’s Bachelor of Computing Science, the first-year cost is closer to $8,200 (based off the cost calculator offered on the U of A website).
 * https://costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca/costcalculator
 * Even MacEwan University offers the Bachelor of Computing Science for around $4,300 per term, with 2 terms in each year. That adds up to over $8,600 for the year (based off MacEwan’s tuition calculator).
 * https://www.macewan.ca/wcm/Registrar/FeesandFinancialInformation/TuitionFees/TuitionandFeesEstimator/index.htm?ProgramCrit=Bachelor+of+Science&credits=15&studentStatus=dom&cmdCalculate=Calculate+Estimate

Level 1 - Core Classes

 * CMIS1014 System Foundations - This class offers skills so that the student can understand all areas of the Windows O.S. better. This class also includes other important information regarding computer software and hardware.
 * COMP1017 Web Design - This class offers a deeper understanding of the skills required to build and maintain a website. The student will learn basic HTML and CSS techniques.
 * CPSC1012 Programming Fundamentals - This class offers the student the skills to code a program that can be used for many different applications. The student will learn the C# language in order to create these programs.
 * DMIT1001 Communications for Digital Media & IT - This class offers skills for the student in order for them to communicate their ideas within the Digital Media industry. The student will learn how to type out a professional business letter/email and will also learn useful presentation skills.
 * DMIT1518IT System Administration - This course provides students with an increased understanding of systems administration concepts and tasks, including TCP/IP networking, troubleshooting, security concepts, virtualization, and sub-netting.
 * DMIT1531 Web Server with Database Integration - This course is focused on the installation and configuration of two different support stack technologies; LAMP and WISA. Students will first learn how to install Microsoft Windows Server, along with Internet Information Services (IIS) Web Server, Microsoft SQL Database Server, and ASP.NET (WISA). Students will also learn how to install a Linux server, along with an Apache web server, MySQL database server, using PHP (LAMP). Topics such as security, maintenance and best practices will be discussed and applied throughout the course.
 * DMIT1532 Windows Client Operating Systems - This course provides the student with the basic knowledge related to installation, configuration and operation of a Microsoft Windows Client. Students will learn about firewalls, device drivers, networking configuration, user accounts and performance tuning. Students also learn about desktop security features such as file security, bit-locker and app-locker.
 * ORGB1500 Organizational Behavior for Media and IT - Organizational Behavior provides students with an opportunity to understand practical aspects of what people think, feel, and do in a business environment. Students will be exposed to individual, team, and organizational issues and theories.

Recommended Elective Classes

 * ANAP1005 Analysis: Fundamental Methods - This course provides an introduction to fundamental analysis methods and tools used to help guide and support decision-making.
 * ANAP1525 Systems Analysis and Design I - This course will explore modern business information systems through the application of various analysis and design methodologies.
 * DMIT1006 Business Practices - This course is intended to develop awareness of common business practices through an exploration of the people, data, and processes that support and inform on those practices.
 * DMIT1508 Database Fundamentals - This course provides for database developers the technical skills necessary to design, build and work with database systems.
 * DMIT1523 Open Source OS and Apps - This course provides the student with the knowledge to install, configure and administer an Open Source operating system such as Linux.

Other Elective Classes

 * COMP1008 Digital Graphic Design Tools - The instructional objectives of this course are to teach the practical functionality of two core software tools; Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
 * CPSC1517 Introduction to Application Development - This course provides an introduction to computer programming using Client-Server concepts and architecture.
 * CPSC1520 Client-Side Scripting with JavaScript - This course will help to prepare students for modern web development by creating dynamic websites using JavaScript.
 * DMIT1002 3D Lighting and Rendering - The aim of this course will be to enhance the quality of 3D renders.
 * DMIT1003 3D Modeling I - Students are introduced to the foundations of 3D modeling and animation.
 * DMIT1007 Character Design - This is primarily a studio course that explores drawing the human figure.
 * DMIT1009 Digital Suite Technology - This course establishes a foundation in video editing, sound manipulation and motion graphics.
 * DMIT1010 Mobile Production - This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating apps for both Android and IOS mobile devices.
 * DMIT1011 Introduction to Trans-media - This course will introduce students to the concept of Trans-media in today's digital media environment.
 * DMIT1013 Digital Content Story Development - Students in the course learn the fundamentals of story origination structure and visualizing for the screen.
 * DMIT1015 Visual Assets for Games - This course provides an introduction to the creation of video game visual assets.
 * DMIT1501 Rigging and Animation - This is an introductory course in the basics of 3D animation.
 * DMIT1504 Audio for Games and Animation - Students will learn the methods used to create soundtracks, dialogue sessions, and basic foley for animation and games.
 * DMIT1505 Requirements Elicitation - Requirements elicitation is a business analyst’s key work activity. BAs work directly with stakeholders to determine what they require their applications to do and how they need their applications to perform.
 * DMIT1507 Colour Theory - Of particular importance in any visual design-focused discipline, this course defines co lour as a variable design element that influences all compositional activity.
 * DMIT1510 Digital Video and Sound Capture - This course provides students with an understanding of the techniques and skills required to digitally record and capture video for content creation.
 * DMIT1511 Game Design and Level Modification - This course provides a complete overview for the production of a video game.
 * DMIT1512 Game Development Tools and Scripting - This course will provide an exploration of an integrated authoring tool that enables the creation of games in an industry-leading 3D engine.
 * DMIT1514 Game Programming Essentials - An object-oriented programming language and a game framework will be used to develop an understanding of game programming in the 2D game space.
 * DMIT1522 Storytelling for Documentary and Digital Media Formats - Students in the course learn the fundamentals of nonfiction storytelling for various formats, styles and approaches used in writing and designing a narrative story-line for a variety of digital media.
 * DMIT1524 Digital Video Post Production Process - This course provides advanced understanding in motion picture image editing and the processes and steps to completing a picture cut of a project.
 * DMIT1526 Digital Video Production Planning Process - This course provides the theory and practice on how to prepare for the multitude of steps required to execute development, pre-production, production, post–production and distribution of a video project.
 * DMIT1529 Web Design & Usability I - Students in this course will develop skills in designing for the web with a focus on usability and user experience.
 * DMIT1530 Web Design Fundamentals II - Expanding on concepts explored in COMP1017, students in this course will further develop their skills in semantic HTML markup, using CSS for style and layout, optimizing and deploying websites, and producing a website based on the needs of a client.
 * DMIT1533 Digital Photography - This course is an introduction to the operation of digital cameras.
 * DMIT2012 Requirements Discovery - A business analyst is responsible for analyzing a client’s business needs, identifying business problems, and planning solutions that deliver value to the client.
 * DSGN1016 Visual Communications I - Students in this course are introduced to the fundamental importance of visual design in composition.
 * DSGN1527 Visual Communications II - Expanding upon the skills and theory gained from Visual Design Foundation, this course challenges students to analyze and resolve visual communication problems across a range of mediums.
 * PHYS1521 Math and Physics for Games - Students will learn basic math and physics and how they pertain to 2D and 3D game environments.
 * VISA1515 Illustration Fundamentals - This course covers the basic drawing techniques and principles that will teach students ways to demonstrate and communicate visual design concepts.

Level 2 Core Courses:

 * DMIT2000: Advanced Communication for DMIT - This course provides opportunities to apply communication concepts and skills to an IT or digital media environment. It will allow students to further enhance their skills in formal research, academic and business writing, discussion facilitation, as well as formal presentations, some of the foundational skills for career success.
 * DMIT2021: Microsoft Active Directory - Install, configure and maintain Active Directory in a Microsoft Environment.
 * DMIT 2023: Microsoft Windows Server - Install and configure Microsoft Windows Server along with several different Windows Server system components, such as: Windows Deployment Services, Windows patch management, Remote Desktop Services, Windows DHCP and DNS services, and others.
 * DMIT 2027: Project Essentials - Students will become familiar with essential skills in planning and executing large projects. Using effective team work, research, brainstorming and planning skills, students will learn to manage the various stages of a project in a variety of disciplines in Digital Media and IT. Finally, a software tool is used to track activities, costs, resources and overall milestones achieved.
 * DMIT 2509: Computer Forensics - This course is an introduction to the topic of computer forensics. Students learn how to properly investigate a computer security incident (also known as a hack).
 * DMIT 2512: Mail Server - This course provides the knowledge to install, configure, and maintain an Exchange Server messaging system. Coverage includes building an Exchange infrastructure, managing recipient objects, configuring client connectivity, managing server roles, and constructing a high-availability environment.
 * DMIT 2515: Securing MS Active Directory - This course provides the student with the knowledge of advanced techniques in Microsoft Active Directory management.
 * DMIT 2590: Capstone Project - This course will bring together the knowledge and skills acquired during the first, second and third semesters of the DMIT program. Students or student teams will develop a project from analysis, through design, to development for an industry client. To further simulate the business environment, the teams will present their findings through both oral presentation and written documentation.

Level 2 Electives:

 * CPSC1519: IOS Development - This course provides an introduction to application development for the Apple iOS platform.
 * DMIT 1506: Process Management - Process management is a structured approach to making an organization’s workflow more effective, efficient, and adaptive.
 * DMIT 1513: Game Programming Code Assets - An object-oriented scripting language and a game engine will be used to develop an understanding of game scripting in the 3D game space.
 * DMIT 1528: Web Business Essentials - In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of the communications and business aspects of the World Wide Web.
 * DMIT 2003: Quality Assurance & Software Testing - The course introduces the concepts of quality assurance and software testing in information systems.
 * DMIT 2004: 3D Animation II - 3D Animation II is an exciting course that continues and advances concepts and techniques developed in Introduction to 3D Rigging and Animation (DMIT1501).
 * DMIT 2005: Compositing & Visual Effects - Students will explore the workflow and processes surrounding the integration of 2D and 3D elements into live action footage by performing a series of project-based experiments involving render passes, match-moving, rotoscoping, color correction, chroma keying, digital set extension, visual special effects and matte painting.
 * DMIT 2006: Digital Sculpting - The Digital Sculpting course allows students to use advanced industry standard software to create realistic and stylized characters.
 * DMIT 2007: 3D Natural Environments - 3D natural environments are an important part of the animation and film industry. From movies to architectural visualization the ability to create realistic and stylized environments is greatly sought after. Students will learn to create beautiful and dramatic landscape backgrounds and animated environments by completing a series of project-based experiments that explore materials, terrains and ecosystems using the Vue software system.

NAIT Graduates
NAIT graduates being placed after graduation: According to the NAIT Graduate Placement Survey Summary 2018 45% of students attending NAIT in 2018 found employment in their field before graduation. In the Digital Media and IT program, which includes the option to take System Admin, there were 146 graduates looking for employment and 56% of graduates were employed within a year of their graduation date in a Full-Time, Training Related position. There was also 4% of graduates, who were employed Part-Time with related training found within a year of their graduation. Another 27% were employed within a year of graduation in a Full-Time position not related to training. These are pretty promising numbers for this specific type of study. In total we have 88% of all graduates in the year 2018 who were able to find a position within a company shortly after graduation. Their pay is a median annual salary that’s roughly $41,600 / year. Credit source: www.nait.ca

Contact and Campus Information
Nait offices can be contacted at: https://www.nait.ca/nait/contact ; An online live chat can be accessed at this site under student inquiries

For existing students, Nait student services may be contacted by:


 * Telephone: 780.471.6248 Toll free: 1.877.333.6248
 * Fax: 780.471.8490
 * Contact Form: https://www.nait.ca/nait/contact/student-service-centre/email-the-student-service-centre
 * A map of the campus and surrounding area can be accessed at: https://www.nait.ca/maps?campus=&building=&category=&place=&room=&tour=N

Competitive Salaries for Potential Career Opportunities / Benefits
This section displays information for possible careers related to system administrators (i.e. closely related fields/ specialized fields).

Database Administrator

 * Implement, configure, and troubleshoot database instances, replication, backup, partitions, storage, and access.
 * Set user privileges within the database environment.
 * Monitor and optimize system performance using index tuning, disk optimization, and other methods.
 * oInstall, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain a database system.
 * A mix of early-career, mid-career and experienced workers in the field.
 * More then 80% of employees receive medical and dental benefits, and 50% receive vision benefits.
 * Average Salary in Edmonton $84,744 / $50.00 per hour with the 90th percentile earning around $94,000 a year.

Network Administrator

 * Build, configure and troubleshoot local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and other company networks.
 * Diagnose and correct network systems issues.
 * Provide hands-on network administration support, network maintenance and operations support.
 * Recommend networking software and hardware enhancements.
 * More than 70% percent of employees receive medical and dental benefits, and more than 50% receive vision benefits.
 * Average Salary in Edmonton $62,287 / $22.90 per hour with the 90th percentile earning around $76,000 a year.

Security Administrator

 * Responsible for managing all IT-related security and safety issues within a company.
 * develop systems and policies, as well as oversees the implementation of procedures to secure both company and customer data.
 * Implements systems aimed toward preventing malware infections of company computer hardware.
 * Most employees in this field are beginning their career or are already experienced within the security aspects of system administration.
 * More than 90% of employees receive medical benefits, more then 80% receive dental, and more than 70% receive vision benefits.
 * Average Salary in Canada $69,869 / $29.97 per hour with the 90th percentile earning around $101,000 per year.

Web Administrator

 * Responsible for maintaining and updating their company’s website or websites.
 * Help ensure websites are user friendly and offer an optimal user experience.
 * Develop intranet solutions, migrating legacy software, and solving any web problems that arise.
 * Maintain information architecture, handling site maintenance, perform site updates, and monitoring analytics and statistics of the website.
 * More than 70% of employees receive medical and dental benefits, more than 50% receive vision benefits.
 * Average Salary in Canada $47,453 / $17.74 per hour with the 90th percentile earning around $79,000 per year.

Reference and Citations


 * Database Admin Salary info
 * Average Database Administrator (DBA) Salary in Edmonton, Alberta. (n.d.). Retrieved from
 * https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Database_Administrator_(DBA)/Salary/2e2e779d/Edmonton-AB.
 * Network Admin Salary Info
 * Average Network Administrator, IT Salary in Edmonton, Alberta. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Network_Administrator,_IT/Salary/493420c1/Edmonton-AB.
 * https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Network_Administrator%2C_IT/Salary/493420c1/Edmonton-AB
 * Security Admin Salary Info
 * Average Security Administrator, IT Salary in Canada. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Security_Administrator,_IT/Salary.
 * https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Security_Administrator%2C_IT/Salary
 * Web Admin Salary Info
 * Average Network Administrator, IT Salary in Edmonton, Alberta. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Network_Administrator,_IT/Salary/493420c1/Edmonton-AB.
 * https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Web_Administrator/Salary
 * Tuition costs
 * How much will first year cost? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/financial-planning/how-much-will-first-year-cost
 * (n.d.). Retrieved from https://costcalculator.registrar.ualberta.ca/costcalculator.
 * Tuition and Fees Estimator. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.macewan.ca/wcm/Registrar/FeesandFinancialInformation/TuitionFees/TuitionandFeesEstimator/index.htm?ProgramCrit=Bachelor+of+Science&credits=15&studentStatus=dom&cmdCalculate=Calculate+Estimate.


 * Career information and job opportunities info
 * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, on the Internet at: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm