Program Overview
This 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. Students must have good communication and analytical skills, enjoy problem-solving, and be well organized.
Program Highlights
- St. Clair is an official Cisco Networking Academy and prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals (WIFUND), MCSA Administering Windows Server, CompTIA A+ and Security+ 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 an industry partner.
- Number one program in the province against all comparators in Student Satisfaction, Knowledge and Skills, and Program Quality.
- Students perform extremely well at Skills Competitions:
- 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
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:
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
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 |
Semester 5
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIT409 | Linux Server Administration | 4 |
| MIT520 | Network Security II | 4 |
| MIT600 | Project Management | 4 |
| MIT642 | Introduction To Network Analysis And Design, (Network Design) | 4 |
| MAD202 | Data Fundamentals | 2 |
Semester 6
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIT515 | Network Administration II | 4 |
| MIT602 | Technical Projects | 4 |
| MIT641 | Protocol Analysis | 4 |
| MIT517 | Wireless Technology | 4 |
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Computer Systems Technology - Networking (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 60505)
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 practice.