Computers are now used in literally every aspect of society and there will always be a need for people skilled in their use. Information Systems is a combination of computer skills and business skills.

Northern's Information Systems program covers information management and systems development. Information management consists of the storage, maintenance, processing and presentation of information. Systems development is about developing different uses for computers and using computer software to meet the special needs of business and industry, as well as to solve their specific problems.

Information Systems blends courses from business and computer studies to give students a wide range of skills. By taking business courses, students will be able to better understand the needs and problems of business-based computer users. By taking courses from the Computer Science Technology program, they will learn how to solve computer and operating system and security problems and help users with new computer techniques.

Double Diploma
By taking just a few extra courses, students may also obtain a second diploma in Business - Marketing or Business – Accounting.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can look forward to very rewarding employment in positions, such as software analyst, business systems analyst, information officer, financial analyst, information security analyst, solutions architect, operations manager, and more.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, M, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, M, U)

Or equivalent

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies

Semester I
GN1163 Introduction to Business and Organizational Behaviour
CM1903-A Communications I
GN1033 Health and Safety
IN1104 IT Essentials I
IN1105 Introduction to Programming
IN1093 Computer Applications for Business and Technology
MA1004 Mathematics of Finance I

Semester II
BU2003 Human Resource Management I
CM2903-A Communications II
IN2104 IT Essentials II
IN2105 Markup Languages
IN2313 Software Applications II
MA2033 Mathematics of Finance II

Semester III
AC1004 Accounting I
CM3103 Report Writing I
IN3193 Database Management
IN3244 Operating Systems I
IN3324 Cisco Networking I
MR1033 Introduction to Marketing I

Semester IV
AC2004 Accounting II
CM4102 Report Writing II
IN4105 Internet Programming
IN4254 Operating Systems II
IN4324 Cisco Networking II
MR2014 Introduction to Marketing II

Semester V
AC3024 Accounting Information Systems
BU3013 Macroeconomics
BU3043 Purchasing and E-Procurement
GN2133 Law and Ethics
IN4054 Systems Administration
IN5324 Cisco Networking III

Semester VI
BU4013 Microeconomics
IN6003 Systems Analysis
IN6324 Cisco Networking IV
MA4004 Business Statistics I

For program information:
Wendy Charlebois
Program Coordinator
705-235-3211 ext. 2243
charleboisw@northern.on.ca