Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
London, Canada
DURATION
89 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 51,046 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international costs | Canadian costs: CAD 13,601.75
Introduction
Kick-start a rewarding and in-demand career with this unique information technology program. The Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma uses hands-on labs to explore how to design, install, troubleshoot and maintain enterprise-level information systems (IS). You’ll develop your skills to manage and provide high-level support to various organizations.
Your Learning Experience
The Computer Systems Technology program is an accredited, three-year co-operative education, Ontario College Advanced Diploma program which provides comprehensive training for students wishing to work in the high-demand areas, including:
- Operating Systems – support, manage and administer Windows and Linux;
- Networks – implement, support, secure, and manage switching, routing, WAN, wireless, VoIP and Firewalls;
- Virtualization - cloud services, data management;
- Services – implement, support, manage and secure Active Directory, web, database and messaging services;
- Securing information systems hardware, software and data using firewalls, IDS/IPS, and best practices.
Field experience is gained through back-to-back co-ops that support progressive learning offered early in your studies. You’ll apply your learning directly in the field to further strengthen your technical skills, plus build communication and interpersonal skills. Upon completing this program, graduates will know to explore several industry certifications, including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator and VMWare.
Under the guidance of expert faculty, combined with the use of leading-edge labs, the program emphasizes the design, implementation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and management, as well as the hands-on installation of networking, security, VoIP, virtualization, data storage and management, server, workstation and operating systems technologies.
Instruction in project management, communication and interpersonal skills prepares the student to effectively interact with all levels of users in both oral and written mediums.
CIP Code: 15.1202
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 1
Group 1
- Strategies for Success
- Network-Fundamentals
- Data Centre Infrastructure
- Database-Fundamentals
- MS Applications for IT
- Operating Systems-Windows 1
Group 2
TAKE WRIT-1043 OR WRIT-1034
- Reason and Writing 1 for IT
- Reason and Writing 1-EAP
Level 2
- Network-Routing and Switching
- Understanding Workplace Behaviours
- Business At the Speed of Light
- Operating Systems-Windows 2
- Programming Fundamentals
- Security-Fundamentals
- Co-operative Education Employment Preparation
Level 3
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Security-Enterprise Edge
- Enterprise Support
- Network-Routing and Switching 2
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Operating Systems-Windows 3
- Network-Advanced Switching
- Scripting for Information Systems
- Managing Database Systems
- Operating Systems-Linux
- Communications for IT
Level 5
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Technical Project Planning
- Network-Administering Wireless
- Information Storage-Management & DR
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Network-Advanced Routing
- Operating Systems-Windows 4
- Operating Systems-Linux 3
- Managing Technical Projects
- Enterprise Virtualization
- Professional Development-Career Planning
Level 7
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- Enterprise Messaging Systems
- Security-Monitoring and Alerting
- Scaling and Systems Integration
- Security-IDS and IPS
Group 2
Take INFO-5137 OR INNV-5001
- Technical Projects-Adv
- Innovation Applications
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 6 General Education credits - Normally taken in Levels 3 and 5
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 31 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment;
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools;
- Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments;
- Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices;
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships;
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance;
- Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment;
- Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems;
- Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges;
- Analyze, plan, design, implement and administer computer systems and cloud solutions;
- Research, design, deploy, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and decommission computing system infrastructures;
- Select and apply scripting tools and programming languages to automate routine tasks;
- Install, monitor, optimize and administer a database management system in response to specified requirements;
- Design, implement, and administer technical support processes for computing system infrastructures that align with industry best practices.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe's Computer Systems Technology program can pursue rewarding careers providing multi-level systems and network services in a variety of industries. Many career opportunities can be explored including:
- network administrator
- systems administrator
- VoIP administrator
- security specialist
- network/systems manager
- database administrator
- enterprise virtualization and storage administration
- enterprise cloud administrator
- systems/network analyst
- help/service desk analyst
- field service technician
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Computer Systems Technology program:
Network/Systems/Security Engineer
Design, troubleshoot and optimize technology performance and security.
Network/Systems/Security Administrator
Deploy, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot network and security systems.
Technical Support Specialist
Install, configure, and update hardware and software, and fix any issues related to the equipment as they arise.
Co-op Opportunities
The Computer Systems Technology program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Computer Systems Technology students before even graduating:
- Network/Systems Technical Analyst - assist with front-line support duties to minimize network downtime
- IT Service Desk - assist customers who experience technical problems
- IT Technician - assists with hardware setup and repair throughout an organization.