(As Reproduced from the ITI Web Site) 
AIT Program Description

Each of the five AIT courses is designed to reflect the latest developments in e-business and prepare you for the e-business world.

Essentials of e-Business Computing (10 weeks) 
This module introduces students to the essential concepts of e-business through the use of the Internet. Students will conduct research on the Web, and design and construct basic Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Microsoft® FrontPage®; Incorporate HTML and client-side VBScript for data validation, special effects and other functionality; design and develop relational databases using Microsoft Access and create programmed functionality using Microsoft VBA for Access; and create Web-based interfaces to transfer data from the Web to a database. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design. These are the fundamental e-business skills that students will apply to subsequent modules of the AIT program and eventually in the workplace. 

Distributed Application Design and Development (10 weeks) 
Students will explore and use Visual Basic (VB) to develop distributed network business applications such as a Sales Contact Management System. Students will install and configure a Management Information System software package and connect this system to an Internet/Intranet application using VB and Active Server Pages (ASP) technologies. During this module students will begin by developing a client/server application. Students will then take this application and further develop and deploy it across the Internet and a Local Area Network (LAN). Students will discover how to connect the server to the Internet, and use Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) software and COM+. Object-Oriented Analysis and Design as well as component-based development will be central to the applications developed within this module. The skills and hands-on experience students will acquire during this module will be invaluable in the workplace. 

Enterprise Application Development (8 weeks) 
This module introduces students to the Java language using VisualAge for Java. Students will create a Java-based solution using VisualAge as their Integrated Development Environment (IDE). From an e-business perspective, students will be exposed to Java features, distribution of executable content, platform independence issues, Java language specifics, and Object-Oriented techniques. 

RDBMS for Enterprise e-Business (8 weeks) 
The tools and methodologies in this component can be used to develop enterprise solutions that fulfill real-world information requirements in large, complex business environments. Students will use a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) to practice designing and creating database objects to store, retrieve, update and display data in a relational database environment, use Structured Query Language (SQL) to create database objects, and explore database connectivity. Students will also learn the fundamentals of database administration, management and security. 

Professional Development Module 
In today’s fast paced environment, employers are constantly looking for employees who not only have technical competence, but also exceptional interpersonal skills. The Professional Development module has been designed to help students polish their professional abilities. The components are integrated throughout the nine-month program to give them a head start on finding the right career path. 
This module is twofold, focusing on career management components and team development exercises. Through self-awareness, development of self-marketing tools (including cover letters, resumes and portfolios), mock interviews, knowledge of business ethics/etiquette, and employment search strategies, students will gain critical career management skills to help them succeed in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through team projects, students learn effective time, stress and project management tools, improve their mediation/conflict resolution and communication skills, and evolve their leadership and problem-solving abilities. 
This module helps develop a life-long career management process that will be invaluable to both graduates and employers for years to come.