Computer Systems Technology – Networking (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)

Courses

Career Options and Education Pathways

Companies Offering Jobs

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

Program Highlights

• You enter the industry quickly by completing a three-year program in two years.
• The theory you learn in the Computer Systems Technology – Networking (Fast-Track) courses is reinforced by laboratory work.
• Modern labs and lecture facilities create a realistic learning environment.
• The program attracts university graduates from around the world.
• Once you complete this School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program, you will be prepared to work with internet, intranets, extranets and telecom and wireless networks.
• The training positions grads to pursue industry standard certifications such as CompTIA A+, Net+, Security+, Linux+, Microsoft MTA, MCSA and Cisco CCNA.

Career Outlook

• Network/system analyst
• Security analyst
• Wireless network administrator/technician
• Network/system administrator
• Data centre/cloud technician
• Network/system technologist
• VoIP administrator
• Network technical support specialist

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Computer Systems Technician – Networking 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 partnership has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree
Davenport University	Bachelor of Science - Network Management and Design and Network Security - Double Major
	Bachelor of Science - Technology Project Management
York University	Consecutive Bed (Technological Education)

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

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.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Degree or a three-year college diploma in computer science, engineering or a related discipline
• We will consider applicants with a combination of partial degree or diploma and relevant work experience

Additional Requirements

• Transcript and resume review
• Centennial College English Skills Assessment 
• English language proficiency

Co-op Option

The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in programs with optional co-op, students will typically complete an application process in the first semester of their studies, and if academically qualified, may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.

Co-op Requirements

• Minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one
• A minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
• Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Students who meet the above prerequisites will apply to transfer to the co-op program as scheduled

Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

Co-op Model Route

Fall Semester Intake
Fall	Semester 1
Winter	Semester 2
Summer	Co-op Work Term 1
Fall	Co-op Work Term 2
Winter	Semester 3
Summer	Break
Fall	Semester 4

Winter Semester Intake
Winter	Semester 1
Summer	Semester 2
Fall	Co-op Work Term 1
Winter	Semester 3
Summer	Co-op Work Term 2
Fall	Semester 4

Learn more about co-op programs.

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 2021.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$3,396.50	$1,140.24	$4,536.74
International	$16,377.00	$1,649.24	$18,026.24