Program Overview
Computer Systems Technicians have the skills to plan, administer, configure and maintain individual and networked computer systems. Graduates are 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. Students must be highly organized with a strong interest in computers.
Program Highlights
- St. Clair is an official Cisco Networking Academy and prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), MCSA Administering Windows Server, CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications (Comp TIA A+ allows for personal computer repair, maintenance and installation).
- Cisco networking lab.
- Students perform extremely well at Skills Competitions:
- Skills Canada National Competition - IT Network Systems Administration (2023) - Silver medal
- Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2023) - Gold medal
- Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2018) - Gold medal also receiving an award for having the highest score in a technology competition.
- Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2018) - Silver medal
- Skills Ontario - IT Network Systems Administration (2017) - Bronze medal
- Active students run the Information Technology Club
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have good advancement potential and opportunities for entry-level positions including Technical Support Analyst, Network/System Administrator, and Computer Network Technologist 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.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Semester 1
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MIT123
|
Intro Spreadsheets Using MS-Excel
|
2
|
|
MIT211
|
System Configuration I
|
4
|
|
MIT155
|
Introduction To Programming
|
5
|
|
MTH100A
|
Mathematics For Information Technology
|
3
|
|
SSC206G
|
Transitioning To Canadian Culture
|
3
|
Semester 2
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
COM210
|
Introduction To Technical Communication
|
3
|
Semester 3
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MIT311
|
System Configuration II
|
4
|
|
MIT313G
|
Law And Ethics In The Information Age
|
3
|
|
MIT403
|
Network Administration
|
4
|
Past Cohorts:
Semester 1
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| MIT123 |
Intro Spreadsheets Using MS-Excel |
2 |
| MIT146 |
Networking I |
5 |
| MIT153 |
Introductory Programming Logic |
4 |
| WEB110 |
HTML And CSS |
4 |
| MTH100A |
Mathematics For Information Technology |
3 |
| SSC206G |
Transitioning To Canadian Culture |
3 |
Semester 2
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| MIT211 |
System Configuration I |
4 |
| MIT227 |
Intro To Data Base Concepts |
4 |
| MIT246 |
Networking II |
5 |
| WEB230 |
Javascript I |
4 |
| COM210 |
Introduction To Technical Communication |
3 |
Semester 3
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| MIT311 |
System Configuration II |
4 |
| MIT313G |
Law And Ethics In The Information Age |
3 |
| MIT346 |
Networking III |
5 |
| MIT403 |
Network Administration |
4 |
| MIT502 |
Help Desk Analyst |
4 |
Semester 4
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| MIT416 |
Linux I |
4 |
| MIT420 |
Network Security I |
4 |
| MIT446 |
Networking IV |
5 |
| MIT439 |
PHP (Server Web Development) |
4 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
2025-2026 Tuition Fees
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.
Tuition and Payment Info Campus Bookstore
Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Computer Systems Technician Program (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 50505)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
- Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
- Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with 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 working on projects within a computing environment.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
- Assist with the implementation of computer systems and cloud solutions.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and decommission computing system infrastructures.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and programming languages.
- Install and monitor a database management system in response to specified requirements.
- Provide technical support for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.
