DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 7,273 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International 27805 CAD
Key Summary
Introduction
- Start Date: Fall, Winter
The program, which falls under the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science umbrella, prides itself on offering an ideal balance between hands-on experience and theory. As such, to develop a solid foundation in network design and testing as well as project management, you will learn to use state-of-the-art testing and measurement equipment in purpose-built labs. Hands-on activities will include delving inside PC hardware and learn the intricacies of operating systems; exploring current computer systems and networks technology; and assembling and maintaining systems that will empower users in creative, business, and communication activities.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Among the specific areas in which you will develop technical expertise will be:
- Wireless communications
- Data centres/clouds
- Network Design, management and troubleshooting
- Converged (VoIP) networks
- Network security
- Administration and Management of Windows/Linux systems
Career Opportunities
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
- Further Education
Graduates from this programs can enroll in Centennial’s unique Degree program in Computer and Communication Networks with advanced entry into the third year of the 4-year Bachelor of Applied Information Science program. The graduates of this program have opportunity to transfer and in 2 years graduate in one of many Canadian, US and international Bachelor programs like:
- McMaster University: Computing and Information Technology
- UOIT: Networking and IT Security
- Seneca College: Informatics & Security
- Athabasca University
- Memorial University
- Davenport University
Areas of Employment
- Telecommunications
- Network administration
- Network support
- Help desk support
- LAN support
- LAN administration
- Equipment manufacturing or installation
- Research and testing
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Sales