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Networking – Computer Systems Technology 3405<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />
3 years/6 semesters Fall, Winter Ontario College Advanced Diploma Progress<br />
OPTIONAL CO-OP<br />
The knowledge and skills you gain from this program can open doors to a field that needs networking<br />
professionals in various sectors. With the program’s hands-on approach, you literally delve inside<br />
computer hardware. The practical delivery allows you to understand the intricacies of operating<br />
systems, explore current computer systems and network technology, and work with computer/server<br />
and network technologies. In labs, learn to administer and manage computer systems, converged<br />
and wireless networks, network security, and data centres/cloud. You also assemble and maintain<br />
systems that empower users in creative, business, and communication activities. When you<br />
graduate, you are prepared to get ahead in your career — and in life.<br />
Note: The official Ministry name for this program is Computer Systems Technology - Networking.<br />
Program Accreditation and Recognition<br />
• This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied<br />
science profession, and as such, has received national program accreditation from Technology Accreditation<br />
Canada (TAC).<br />
• The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC<br />
nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering<br />
Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),<br />
or equivalent, or mature student status<br />
(19 years or older)<br />
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required), or take the<br />
Centennial College English Skills Assessment<br />
for Admission<br />
• Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade<br />
12 (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade<br />
required), or take a Centennial College<br />
Engineering Math Skills Assessment<br />
for Admission<br />
• English language proficiency<br />
Note: Additional requirements apply to participate in co-op.<br />
Visit the program page on our website for details.<br />
centennialcollege.ca/3405<br />
icet@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5000 ext. 53556<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Network or system analyst / Security analyst / Wireless network administrator or technician<br />
Software Engineering Technician 3408 3468<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY<br />
AND APPLIED SCIENCE<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION (In-person) (Online)<br />
2 years/<br />
4 semesters<br />
Fall, Winter<br />
OPTIONAL CO-OP<br />
Ontario College<br />
Diploma<br />
Progress (3408),<br />
Online (3468)<br />
Cutting edge knowledge of designing, developing, and maintaining software coupled with leadership<br />
skills ensure you can confidently enter the in-demand technology market. Through a combination<br />
of theory and hands-on learning in immersive courses, become familiar with software engineering<br />
methodologies, programming languages such as Java and C#, design and algorithm concepts, data<br />
management tools, user-oriented interface design, networking fundamentals, and more. You also<br />
complete a software development project that requires you to build high-quality software. Once you<br />
complete this program, you may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information<br />
Processing Society (CIPS) or to your provincial engineering technology association.<br />
Notes:<br />
1. To support your learning, this program requires you to have access to a mobile computing device that meets minimum<br />
hardware requirements. Please visit the program page on our website for details.<br />
2. The program is offered in a continuous mode, allowing you to complete it in 16 months. If you begin the program in a Fall term,<br />
you graduate in the following year’s Fall term. If you begin the program in a Winter term, you graduate in the following year’s<br />
Winter term.<br />
Program Accreditation and Recognition<br />
• This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied<br />
science profession, and as such, has received national program accreditation from Canada’s Association of<br />
Information Technology (IT) Professionals (CIPS) and Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).<br />
• The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC<br />
nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician<br />
(C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement.<br />
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),<br />
or equivalent, or mature student status<br />
(19 years or older)<br />
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required), or take the<br />
Centennial College English Skills Assessment<br />
for Admission<br />
• Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12<br />
(C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade<br />
required), or take a Centennial College<br />
Engineering Math Skills Assessment for<br />
Admission<br />
• English language proficiency<br />
Note: Additional requirements apply to participate in co-op.<br />
Visit the program page on our website for details.<br />
centennialcollege.ca/3408<br />
centennialcollege.ca/3468<br />
icet@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5000 ext. 53556<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Computer programmer / Software developer / Database administrator<br />
124 Information Technology, Networking and Software Engineering centennialcollege.ca/our-programs
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