Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology - Software Development

at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Fennel Campus Canada

International Business Management program is designed to provide, the essential product management skills required to support the strategic development of products and services for domestic and international markets.

Program Highlights

• Forms product managers by strengthening tactical and strategic business skills needed to develop and introduce products and services in the global marketplace.
• Product Management is one of the seven career fields representing the highest demand areas for talent with tech companies (Breaking into Tech Report).
• Benefits from entrepreneurial perspectives and other industry insights from professionals who work in international trade, investment, and product management.
• Mohawk College is located in the midst of the Toronto - Waterloo Innovation Corridor, home to more than 15,000 technology companies and thousands of start-ups that require talented people to help them turn their research strength into global commercial success.

What you'll learn

• Understand customer needs and gather product/business requirements
• Research potential opportunities considering cultural, financial, legal and distribution issues
• Develop the roadmap of a product or service that includes outlining Its features and target market to help meet global company goals
• Manage projects using more flexible project management methods that are becoming industry standard for making technology-based products and services
• Bring the product to market, that includes launching the product, communicating product features to the company and potential customers and driving global demand for the product
• Gather the body of knowledge required to attempt the New Product Development Professional Certification

Supply Chain Management: Learn the fundamentals of supply chain and advance your skill set in this complex and fast-paced business environment.

Program Highlights

• Partnership with Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority.
• Program is offered in the Golden Horseshoe, home to the largest port in Ontario, the Welland Canal and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
• Build a capstone project that supports industry challenges.

What you'll learn

• How companies build competitive advantages using a supply chain.
• The processes and requirements to acquire goods and services.
• How functional areas within an organization interact to design, make, buy and deliver goods and services for consumers.
• Examine supply chain within the goods and services sectors to help companies build a competitive advantage.
• Classroom instruction using real supply chain examples.

An excellent introduction to software development and supporting software applications, this program covers key topics including a variety of programming languages, web application development, systems analysis, database design, quality assurance testing, technical writing, and communication skills.

What you'll learn
Gain experience and knowledge with a broad range of experience in software application development, database management systems and development tools.

• Web languages including HTML, JavaScript (Ajax, JSON), PHP and ASP.NET
• Programming languages including Python, Java and C#
• Database architecture using MySQL
• Tools and frameworks including IntelliJ, Visual Studio and MVC
• Project planning
• Technical writing and presentations 
• Systems/business analysis

Electrical energy is the backbone of the world today and everyone relies on the safe generation, transmission, distribution and protection of this energy. Hydro utilities are in need of skilled technologists that have a strong foundation of modern electrical energy and who can help the industry move forward into the smart energy efficient digital age.

Program Highlights

• Benefit from hands-on learning in the Caroline Street Substation, located in downtown Hamilton.
• Gain access to a real-world application of Energy Systems labs in The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation, the new net zero building at Fennell Campus that is the first of its kind in Ontario.
• Experience applied research in power, solar, wind energy using the state-of-the-art smart grid/microgrid at the Stoney Creek Energy Research Centre.

What you'll learn

• Gain integrated skill sets that will position you well for a variety of employment opportunities tied to various electrical energy systems.
• Study sustainability topics including clean energy sources such as wind, solar/photovoltaic, solar thermal and hybrid electric technologies and strategies for conservation and management of clean energy supported by microgrids and distributed energy systems.
• Experience a unique program introducing a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on the generation, capture, storage, and distribution of energy and their integration

Learn intervention, protection and rehabilitation skills to help victims of crime, at-risk youth and incarcerated adult offenders.

Program Highlights

• Upon completion of a common first year, you may choose to transfer into second year of one of the following programs:
  • Police Foundations (218-258)
  • Protection, Security and Investigation (293-294)
• Focus on physical fitness will prepare you for the fitness testing required for a career in corrections, Canada border security and/or policing.

What you'll learn

• Explore both the community and institutional sectors of the criminal justice system.
• Work toward rehabilitation of those in conflict with the law.
• Intervene with clients to address and manage problems constructively to change behaviour.
• Obtain public protection skills and learn to secure staff and clients in institutional, residential, community correction and group home settings.
• Train in the legal aspects of crime and behaviour, security measures and techniques including interviewing and intervention skills for young offenders, adult offenders and victims.
• Understand issues related to female and Indigenous offenders, addiction, group dynamics, behaviour management and victims within the criminal justice system.
• Explore community programs, restorative justice initiatives and preventative measures.
• Receive specialized training in correction systems enforcement, safety restraints and rehabilitation strategies including tactical communication.

Biotechnology encompasses a wide field of studies including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics (including genetic engineering), cell biology,  microbiology (including forensics and food processing), analytical instrumentation, and  bioengineering.

The program is designed to prepare students as biotechnology technicians through the familiarization with scientific methods and experimental techniques, in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.

The first academic semester is common with the Environmental Technician and Biotechnology Technician (Health) program of studies, followed by three semesters focusing on specialized courses relating to manufacturing, and laboratory quantitative and qualitative analyses in the field of biotechnology.

Program Highlights

• Strong foundational program in biotechnology with training in unit operations and instrumentation. 
• Graduates are ready for in-demand careers in the biotechnology field, one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.

What you'll learn

• Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and bioengineering.
• Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry
• Gain knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.
• How to perform tasks in the following areas: 
  • DNA analysis using electrophoresis, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
  • Protein analysis using electrophoresis, blotting and chromatography
  • Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP (good laboratory practices)
  • Instrumentation including spectrometry
  • Basic techniques in microbiology

Orchestrate your musical future with practical and theoretical training in classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instruction by passionate professional musicians.
• Perform at the 1,000 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned musicians.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your own arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• Explore the business side of the music profession
• Gain the advice of industry experts.

Fulfil your entrepreneurial vision with a career in the residential and light commercial renovation sector.

Program Highlights

• Award-winning faculty.
• Community construction projects.
• Provincial leader in student success.
• Blended theory classes that are face-to-face and on-line.

What you'll learn

• Develop skills and training required to join the entrepreneurial trend of home and commercial renovation.
• Explore design and architectural styles, interior and exterior finishes, cabinetry, and millwork.
• Acquire specialized training in carpentry hand and power tools, construction materials, wood and wood products, and workplace safety.
• Apply construction and project management principles to renovation projects including project scheduling, materials resourcing, cost estimating, risk analysis, sub-contracting, cost control strategies and project closeout.
• Understand the importance of waste management and incorporate the 3R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) into renovation projects.
• Experience an intensive hands-on education consisting of various lab and practical projects; participate in a local community renovation project.
• Acquire practical knowledge and skills needed to operate a small business.

Learn the fundamentals of supply chain and advance your skill set in this complex and fast-paced business environment.

Program Highlights

• Partnership with Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority.
• Program is offered in the Golden Horseshoe, home to the largest port in Ontario, the Welland Canal and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
• Build a capstone project that supports industry challenges.

What you'll learn

• How companies build competitive advantages using a supply chain.
• The processes and requirements to acquire goods and services.
• How functional areas within an organization interact to design, make, buy and deliver goods and services for consumers.
• Examine supply chain within the goods and services sectors to help companies build a competitive advantage.
• Classroom instruction using real supply chain examples.

This graduate program is designed to provide, the essential product management skills required to support the strategic development of products and services for domestic and international markets.

Program Highlights

• Forms product managers by strengthening tactical and strategic business skills needed to develop and introduce products and services in the global marketplace.
• Product Management is one of the seven career fields representing the highest demand areas for talent with tech companies (Breaking into Tech Report).
• Benefits from entrepreneurial perspectives and other industry insights from professionals who work in international trade, investment, and product management.
• Mohawk College is located in the midst of the Toronto - Waterloo Innovation Corridor, home to more than 15,000 technology companies and thousands of start-ups that require talented people to help them turn their research strength into global commercial success.

What you'll learn

• Understand customer needs and gather product/business requirements
• Research potential opportunities considering cultural, financial, legal and distribution issues
• Develop the roadmap of a product or service that includes outlining Its features and target market to help meet global company goals
• Manage projects using more flexible project management methods that are becoming industry standard for making technology-based products and services
• Bring the product to market, that includes launching the product, communicating product features to the company and potential customers and driving global demand for the product
• Gather the body of knowledge required to attempt the New Product Development Professional Certification

International Business Management program is designed to provide, the essential product management skills required to support the strategic development of products and services for domestic and international markets.

Program Highlights

• Forms product managers by strengthening tactical and strategic business skills needed to develop and introduce products and services in the global marketplace.
• Product Management is one of the seven career fields representing the highest demand areas for talent with tech companies (Breaking into Tech Report).
• Benefits from entrepreneurial perspectives and other industry insights from professionals who work in international trade, investment, and product management.
• Mohawk College is located in the midst of the Toronto - Waterloo Innovation Corridor, home to more than 15,000 technology companies and thousands of start-ups that require talented people to help them turn their research strength into global commercial success.

What you'll learn

• Understand customer needs and gather product/business requirements
• Research potential opportunities considering cultural, financial, legal and distribution issues
• Develop the roadmap of a product or service that includes outlining Its features and target market to help meet global company goals
• Manage projects using more flexible project management methods that are becoming industry standard for making technology-based products and services
• Bring the product to market, that includes launching the product, communicating product features to the company and potential customers and driving global demand for the product
• Gather the body of knowledge required to attempt the New Product Development Professional Certification

Cyber Security Analytics program is designed to Protect the digital systems of today and beyond. Graduate with the essential skills for cyber threat detection and mitigation. Combine experiential learning in our cyber labs with independent online learning.

Program Highlights

• Design cyber security solutions to protect business resources.
• Create best practices in protecting mobile devices, smart homes and Industry 4.0 factories from cyber attacks.
• Participate in simulation labs where you will defend against cyber attacks.
• Engage in hands on experiential learning in our state of the art cyber labs facilitated by our expert faculty
• Study using extensive online learning and night classes to fit your busy schedule

What you'll learn

• Develop, implement and evaluate cyber security strategies and solutions for various operating systems, networks, application software, and packages.
• Respond to the cyber security needs of internal stakeholders.
• Recommend processes and procedures for maintenance and deployment of cyber security solutions.
• Design and implement cyber security solutions in compliance with current security policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.
• Design and implement project management principles throughout the organization’s information security processes.
• Risk mitigation and auditing of information systems.
• Develop and deliver appropriate internal cyber security training.
• Communicate security policies, audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization.
• Monitor and analyze various attackers’ tactics, strategies and techniques to design vulnerability assessment procedures. 
• Implement vulnerability assessment procedures to find and solve existing security issues in a network.