About the Courses
In this program, students focus on networking, operating systems, system administration, cloud computing, and security related to new computer networks and the maintenance of existing computer networks. As an official Cisco Networking Academy partner, certified instructors assist students preparing for industry-recognized certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching. Students gain experience in problem-solving, and effective oral and written communications through examination of current industry trends and requirements. Students acquire professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as practical experience through participation in a co-op work term.Graduates can choose to work independently or as a member of a team to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer
In this program, students focus on networking, operating systems, system administration, cloud computing, and security related to new computer networks and the maintenance of existing computer networks. As an official Cisco Networking Academy partner, certified instructors assist students preparing for industry-recognized certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching. Students gain experience in problem-solving, and effective oral and written communications through examination of current industry trends and requirements. Students acquire professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as practical experience through participation in a co-op work term.Graduates can choose to work independently or as a member of a team to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and networks. Graduates with networking interests/skills generally can find employment as information technology analysts and network technical support specialists or network administrators. Graduates with operations and administration interests/skills generally can find employment as system administrators and technical support specialists.
Modules
Semester 1
COMP 1035
Networking Essentials
COMP 1046
Windows System Administration
COMP 2018
Linux System Administration
MATH 1003
Math for the Computer Industry
Communications Course
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Semester 2
COMP 1070
Computer Virtualization
COMP 1071
Linux Network Administration
COMP 1086
Routing and Switching Essentials
COMP 2017
Windows Server Administration
COMP 1111
Foundations of Scripting using Python
Communications Course
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Semester 3
COMP 2003
Relational Database
COMP 2137
Linux Automation
COMP 2103
Introduction to Information Security
COMP 2122
Scaling Networks
COMP 2139
Cloud Computing Services
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Semester 4
COMP 2075
Wireless Networking
COMP 2131
Cloud Computing
COMP 2138
Windows Server and PowerShell
MGMT 2008
Project Management for Information Technology
General Education Courses
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration..
Program Option Course
Select 1 course from the available list during registration.
Co-op Work Terms
COOP 1058
Computer Systems Technician Work Term 1
Program options may include:
COMP 1009
The Mainframe Environment
COMP 1045
Internet of Things using Arduino
COMP 2104
Data Centre Technologies
COMP 3002
Advanced Databases