Computer Systems Technology - Networking (Optional Co-op)

How To Apply

Centennial College's popular Computer Systems Technology - Networking program will focus on the latest in computer systems.

In this advanced diploma program's hands-on courses, you'll gain plenty of practical practice. You'll be delving inside computer hardware and learning the intricacies of operating systems, exploring up-to-date computer systems and network technology, working with computer/server and network technologies, figuring out how to administer and manage computer systems (Windows/Linux), converged networks (VoIP), wireless networks, network security and data centres/Cloud, and assembling and maintaining systems that serve to empower users in creative, business and communication activities.

With faculty members from the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science maintaining a close watch on technology trends, this college computer program's lessons will reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution. This will ensure you'll be career-ready for jobs in Internet, intranet, extranet and telecoms technical support.

Notes:

The program offers a co-op option (program #3415). Academically qualified students may enhance their education by working three terms as paid employees in the field.
Qualified college or university graduates with a background in networks may gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their Computer Systems Technology - Networking advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3425). There is also the option to complete a co-op component in the fast-track program (program #3435).

Program Overview

Centennial College's popular Computer Systems Technology - Networking program will focus on the latest in computer systems.

Notes:

The program offers a co-op option (program #3415). Academically qualified students may enhance their education by working three terms as paid employees in the field.
Qualified college or university graduates with a background in networks may gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their Computer Systems Technology - Networking advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3425). There is also the option to complete a co-op component in the fast-track program (program #3435).

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Career Options and Education Pathways

Companies Offering Jobs

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

Program Highlights

Due to a strong, hands-on lab and technical problem solving focus in the Computer Systems Technology - Networking program, you work with the latest equipment, and learn techniques for computer systems and networks support, maintenance and troubleshooting.
With this training, you will be positioned to pursue industry standard certifications such as 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

Graduates of this Computer Systems Technology – Networking advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward 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 has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
British Columbia Institute of Technology	Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management
Laurentian University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
McMaster University	Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering Technology
Nipissing University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Information Technology - Networking and Information Technology
	Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology Security (bridge)
	Bachelor of Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media (bridge)
	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Seneca Polytechnic	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Seneca Polytechnic	Honours Bachelor of Technology in Informatics and Security
Sheridan College	Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences in Information Systems Security
Sheridan College	Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences in Mobile Computing (bridge)
Trent University	Honours Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Software Engineering
	Honours Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics
	Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Theoretical Computer Science
Wilfrid Laurier University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Windsor, University of	Bachelor of Computer Science
Windsor, University of	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science - Applied Computing
York University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in multiple majors
	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3- or 4-year)
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors

Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.

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.

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Further Education

Graduates from this program can enrol in Centennial's unique four-year Honours Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks) program with advanced standing. To transfer to the degree program, graduates must contact the appropriate program coordinator or advisor prior to the applicable program transfer deadline for approval.

The graduates of this program have opportunity to transfer and, in two years graduate, from one of many Canadian, US and international Bachelor programs, including:

McMaster University (Computing and Information Technology)
UOIT (Networking and IT Security)
Seneca College (Informatics and Security)
Athabasca University
Memorial University

Areas of Employment

IT companies
Hospitals
Education (universities, colleges and schools)
Governmental institutions and agencies
Internet and communication service providers (Rogers, Bell, Telus)
Banks and other financial institutions

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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 three co-op 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 this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you 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 semester one and two combined
Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 2 with a C grade (60%) or higher
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 submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 2

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

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

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

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 $125 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 Applicants

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.

Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: 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.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.

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 2024.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$3,396.50	$1,274.69	$4,671.19
International	$17,722.00	$1,762.87	$19,484.87

Technology Requirements

This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.

Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability , please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca

Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.

Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:

Minimum Recommended Specifications:

Windows PC Laptop with:
- 13 inch screen, FHD resolution;
- 16GB RAM;
- 512GB SSD HD;
- Intel core i7 (6 Gen or later) or equivalent; USB+HDMI Ports;
- Windows 10th Ed. OS, X-64 Bases Processor
Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better
Note: MacBooks and Chromebooks are NOT acceptable alternatives. Some subjects may require additional devices such as an external hard drive. In addition to the computer specifications listed above, internet acces, a web-cam, microphone and speakers are needed.

Minimum Internet Requirement:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.

ClassAPPs 2.0

Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

1. identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.

2. diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.

3. analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.

4. analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.

5. communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationship.

6. select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.

7. apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.

8. adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.

9. investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.

10. analyze, plan, design, implement and administer computer systems and cloud solutions.

11. research, design, deploy, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and decommission computing system infrastructures.

12. select and apply scripting tools and programming languages to automate routine tasks.

13. install, monitor, optimize and administer a database management system in response to specified requirements.

14. design, implement, and administer technical support processes for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.

15. develop strategies for entrepreneurial growth and development that enhance career opportunities and maintain currency with the IT industry.

Advising

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centennial-advising-and-pathways-services/

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