Computer Systems Technology - Networking

South Campus - Windsor (T861)

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September and January

Ruth Susannah
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4729
rsusannah@stclaircollege.ca

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)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
The 3 year Computer Systems Technology - Networking program focuses on advanced computer network administration including network security. Computer systems technologists also have project management, systems analysis and design skills.

This program will appeal to students with a keen interest in highly complex network systems. They must have good communication and analytical skills, enjoy problem solving, be logical and very well organized.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• St. Clair is an official Cisco Networking Academy and prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA A+ certifications (Comp TIA A+ allows for personal computer repair, maintenance and installation)
• Cisco networking lab
• Active student run Information Technology Club
• Students work on a “real world” project team designing and presenting a network proposal for a company in the community

DEGREE COMPLETION
Articulation agreement with the University of Windsor Computer Science Program.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Grads will have good advancement potential. Entry level positions include technical support analyst, IT consultant, and network technologist/administrator in a wide range of sectors including government, corporations and the public sector. Many graduates become self-employed or independent operators offering computer training, technical support and network administration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: T861

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,172.69
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.