COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CAREERS

By: James Pham

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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Determine target audiences and key messages Write and edit internal emails, newsletters, and memos Prepare press releases and arrange press conferences Create public/company awareness through posters, speeches and statements Manage communications departments

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WHERE CAN YOU WORK?

Rogers
Community/public relations Corporate/internal/employee communication advertisements

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SALARY
Entry level jobs (example: journalist)

$30,000 to $40,000 a year

Specialists level jobs

$40,000 to $65,000 year

Manager/director level jobs

$65,000 to $80,000 a year or more

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EDUCATION
Relevant post-secondary subjects such as:
Journalism Communications Public relations

If none of the above post -grad in them is recommended

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 High School courses recommended:

Business and management Literature Communications tech / Media arts English Math Social studies French

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 York University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Program: Communications Studies Ryerson University Degree: Bachelor of Arts Program: Professional Communications

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COSTS
York University
Tuition: Approx.: $6,538.20

Ryerson University
Tuition: Approx.: $6,525 - $7,135

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WORKS CITED
https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?Log inID=a2603050-07e4-4435-91fc-5c3e6038b167&OccNumber=513&Language=English http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/fees_finances / http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/program/communication studies

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BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

Assess clients systems requirements Decide which programs to use Develop systems to suit businesses needs Some write the computer code Train employees to use programs and systems

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WHERE CAN YOU WORK?

Phone companys such as TELUS, Rogers etc. Financial companys such as Manulife financial

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SALARY
Programmer $35,000 to $50,000 a year Business Systems Analyst
$40,000 to $80,000 a year

Project Manager
$55,000 to $100,000 a year, or more

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EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in either computer science or a business related program General knowledge of both is required Masters degree is helpful

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 High School Courses Recommended:

English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Science Social Studies Economics Accounting Business & Management

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 University Of Waterloo
Degree: BSC, BMath Program: Computer Science

Sheridan College
Diploma received Program: Computer Systems Technology - Systems Analyst

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COSTS
University of Waterloo
Tuition: Approx. $10,000

Sheridan College
Tuition: Approx. $1,200/term

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WORKS CITED
https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?Log inID=a2603050-07e4-4435-91fc-5c3e6038b167&OccNumber=69&Language=English http://www.sheridancollege.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses /Full-Time%20Programs/Programs%20A Z%20Index/Computer%20Systems%20Technology%20 %20Systems%20Analyst%20Co-op.aspx http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/programs/Computer%2 0Science

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Provide product information to customers Answer customers questions May call or visit potential customers Prepare cost estimates and negotiate sales Keep records of potential and repeat customers

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WHERE CAN YOU WORK?

Any company that creates a product Any company with a product for sale

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SALARY
Sales Representative
$25,000 to $40,000 a year

Account Representative
$40,000 to $50,000 a year plus commissions

Senior Account Representative

$50,000 to $75,000 a year plus commissions

Executive Account Representative

$75,000 to $100,000 a year

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EDUCATION
Requirements depend on the industry A high school diploma is recommended for retail salespeople A degree or diploma is needed for technical salespeople Post-secondary courses in business, marketing, math, and computers are useful

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High school courses recommended: English Mathematics Social Studies Economics Accounting Business & Management Marketing

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 McMaster University
Degree : Master of Business Administration. Program: Business Informatics

Ryerson University
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce Program: Retail management

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COSTS
McMaster University
Tuition: Approx. $7600

Ryerson University
Tuition: Approx. $7000

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WORKS CITED
https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?Log inID=a2603050-07e4-4435-91fc-5c3e6038b167&OccNumber=384&Language=English http://biz.degroote.mcmaster.ca / http://www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/programs/r etail.html

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MEDIA BUYER
Discuss advertising needs and budgets with clients Determine the target audiences for clients products or services Decide which medium, such as T V, will best reach potential customers Negotiate ad prices and schedules Arrange for payment

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WHERE CAN YOU WORK?

Any company with a product for sale Advertising/marketing agencys

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SALARY
Media Assistant
$30,000 to $35,000 a year

Media Buyer
$30,000 to $40,000 a year

Media Supervisor
$40,000 to $75,000 a year

Media Director
$65,000 to $100,000 a year

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EDUCATION
No specific education degrees or diplomas in marketing, advertising, business, or communications recommended due to competition for jobs masters degree in a field such as mass communications or business administration (MBA ) can also help

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High School Courses recommended: English Communications / Media Studies Mathematics Economics Creative Arts Accounting Business & Management Marketing

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 Algonquin College:
Diploma received Program: Advertising and Marketing Communications Management

Ocad University:
Degree: Masters Degree - Bachelor of Design Program: Advertising

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COSTS
Algonquin College:
Tuition: Approx. $2,570.75/term

Ocad University
Tuition: Approx. $2,400/term

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WORKS CITED
https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?Log inID=a2603050-07e4-4435-91fc-5c3e6038b167&OccNumber=275&Language=English http://www.algonquincollege.com/future/index.htm http://www.ocadu.ca/programs/design/advertising.htm

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