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The Computer Systems Technician – Networking program, offered in a two-year delivery format, lets you quickly enter the job market.
This diploma program, facilitated by the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, incorporates the latest in computer systems and network technology into its Computer Systems Technician courses to reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution.
In this applied science program, you:
Committed faculty members maintain a close watch on trends in the industry to ensure the topics truly reflect the ever-growing digital industry as they guide you through your courses.
Once you complete the program, you will be able to launch a career in technical support in the growing fields of Internet, intranet, extranet and telecom networks.
Please note: Qualified college or university graduates with a background in networks may gain direct admission into semester three of this two-year program and receive their Computer Systems Technician - Networking diploma in two semesters (program #3424).
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AMEG-212 | Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment |
| CNET-201 | Fundamentals of Routing and Switching |
| CNET-202 | Windows Server Operating System |
| CNET-219 | The Physical Layer |
| CNET-225 | Introduction to Telephony |
| ENGL-250 | Report Writing in a Technical Environment |
| GNED-500 | Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action |
| MATH-269 | Statistics for Computer Systems |
AIM Funds Management Inc., Canada Life, Celestica, CIBC Mellon Trust, Enbridge, StorageTek, Toronto Hydro, Transport Canada, IBM, RBC and the Ministry of Government Services
The Computer Systems Technician - Networking program has met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB). It is the only CTAB-accredited Computer Systems Technician - Networking program in the Greater Toronto Area.
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 recognitions, 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.
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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.
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Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2017.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Incidental Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $3,664.00 | $1,043.00 | $4,707.00 |
| International | $14,140.00 | $2,326.00 | $16,466.00 |
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