Computer Systems Technician - Networking

Campus:

Windsor Campus (T860)

Program Length:

Two year Ontario College Diploma

Next Start:

September 2012

Contact:

Ruth Susannah
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4729
email:

Computer Systems Technology - Networking

Campus:

Windsor Campus (T861)

Program Length:

Three year Ontario College Advance Diploma

Next Start:

September 2012

Contact:

Ruth Susannah
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4729
email:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)

PROGRAM GOAL

Computer Systems Technicians have the skills to plan, administer, configure and maintain individual and networked computer systems. They are also trained to provide technical support for computer users in a business environment.

This program will appeal to students who are problem solvers with good analytical skills. They must be highly organized with a strong interest in computers.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

A shortage of Information Technicians is predicted in the near future. Entry level positions include technical support, computer maintenance and networking administration. There are also opportunities in computer sales and as independent business owners and consultants. Computer systems technicians can also work as computer trainers in the corporate field.

DEGREE COMPLETION

Articulation agreement with the University of Windsor Computer Science Program

PROGRAM COSTS (FALL 2009)

Fees are subject to adjustment each year. the standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2008 are as follows:

Standard Tuition:
$1,060 per semester
Books & expendable supplies:
$600 per semester (approx.)

Diploma Requirements

Computer Systems Technician - Networking (T860) Program

Semester 1(Fall OR Winter, 15 wks) Credits
MIT123 Introduction to Spreadsheets using MS-Excel 2
MIT146 Networking I 5
MIT153 Introduction to Computer Programming 4
MTH100A Math for Information Technology 3
WEB110 HTML/CSS 4
ELEC1030 General Education Elective 3
Semester 2(Fall, 15 wks OR Spring, 12 wks)
COM210G Technical Communications 3
MIT211 System Configuration I 4
MIT227 Introduction to Database Concepts 4
MIT246 Networking II 5
WEB230 JavaScript 4
Semester 3(Fall, 15 weeks)
MIT311 System Configuration II 4
MIT313G Law and Ethics in the Information Age 3
MIT346 Networking III 5
MIT403 Networking Administration I 4
MIT502* Help Desk 4
Semester 4(Winter, 15 weeks)
MIT416 Linux I 4
MIT420 Networking Security I 4
MIT439* PHP 4
MIT446 Networking IV 5
ELEC1030 General Education Elective 3
*Cognate - may change without prior notice

Computer Systems Technology - Networking (T861) Program

In addition to the above courses, the 3 year advance diploma requires:

Semester 5(Fall, 15 weeks) Credits
MIT517* Wireless Technology
MIT520 Network Security II 4
MIT600 Project Management 4
MIT642 Network Design 4
Elective General Education Elective 3
Semester 6(Winter, 15 weeks)
WEB190* Website Design Communications (Photoshop) 4
MIT515 Network Administration II 4
MIT602 Network Configuration Technical Project 4
MIT641 Protocol Analysis 4
ELEC1030 General Education Elective 3
*Cognate - may change without prior notice