Computer Systems Technician – Networking

Program Outline

Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners

Companies Offering Jobs

AIM Funds Management Inc., Canada Life, CIBC Mellon Trust, Enbridge, StorageTek, Toronto Hydro, Transport Canada, IBM, RBC and the Ministry of Government Services

Program Highlights

• The Computer Systems Technician – Networking program offers a strong focus on hands-on labs and technical problem solving.
• Approachable professors have postgraduate degrees from accredited universities and relevant work experience in their specialty.
• You have access to fully outfitted and modern labs.
• You are prepared to handle the intricacies of internet, intranet, extranet and telecom network challenges that crop up in the real world.
• Graduates are positioned to pursue industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, Microsoft MTA, MCSA and Cisco CCNA.
• This program has an active Computer Networking Student Society.

Articulation Agreements

Successful graduates of this Computer Systems Technician – Networking Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits towards further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Honours Bachelor of Arts - multiple majors
	Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting or Human Resources Management or Marketing
	Bachelor of Science - multiple majors
	Bachelor of Computer Science - multiple majors
Brock University	Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies - multiple majors
	Honours Bachelor of Science in Core Sciences - multiple majors
	Honours Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
	Honours Bachelor of Science -  Mathematics and Statistics
Davenport University	Bachelor of Science - Network Management and Design
	Bachelor of Science - Network Management and Security
	Bachelor of Science - Technology Project Management
Lakehead University	Bachelor or Honours Degree - multiple majors
Laurentian University	Bachelor of Arts
Ontario Tech University (UOIT)	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Seneca College	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Sheridan College	Bachelor of Applied Computer Science - Mobile Computing
	Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences - Information Systems Security
Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus	Honours Bachelor of Arts
York University	Honours Bachelor degree in any major
	Honours Computer Science
	Honours Environmental Studies
	Honours Science - Chemistry
	Bachelor of Science - multiple majors

Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONCAT.

Recognitions

OACETT

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.

Accreditation

TAC

This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students, and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Career Outlook

• Computer systems technician
• Field service representative
• Network technician
• Network technical support specialist
• Help desk support
• Technical support

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
• Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements

• English language proficiency

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Second Career Strategy, please apply at the Employment Training Centre for Second Career (Progress Campus). Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Second Career Strategy.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $95 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

 Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Students

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

International Students

If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS).

For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2020.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$3,396.50	$853.89	$4,250.39
International	$15,900.00	$1,362.89	$17,262.89