Diploma in Computer Systems Technician
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 17,011 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* for international students. All fees are subject to change, without notice
Introduction
Leadership Claims
Our Cisco Networking Academy has won the Premier Partner status for two years in a row for our contributions to the success of students and instructors. We support over 35 other Cisco Networking Academies in North America and are one of only a few academies that have an Instructor Trainer status.
As the Information Technology (IT) sector continues to grow in Toronto and our industry partners report skills shortages, George Brown College is helping to meet employer demand by educating IT professionals who understand all aspects of computer systems. Our two-year Computer Systems Technician program provides students with a broad and in-depth technical base, through courses in the high-demand areas of system support, network administration, and web technologies. The curriculum prepares graduates with the strong administration, troubleshooting, and design skills they need for careers in IT.
George Brown continues to invest in up-to-date networking, wireless, and security lab equipment to help students develop hands-on installation, configuration, and troubleshooting skills. Students use the NetLab platform, which enables them 24/7 remote access to Cisco Systems physical equipment. This investment, along with our hands-on teaching environment, was recognized by Cisco when the college was designated an Area Support Centre and Instructor Training Centre.
Graduates of the Computer Systems Technician program are prepared to write several industry certification exams that are in demand by employers.
Note: Students who start the program in January (Winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
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Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
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.
- 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.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and decommission computing system infrastructures.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and programming languages.
- Provide technical support for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.
- Implement the basic concept, principles, and scope of DevOps.
- Apply task automation using configuration management and the Cloud.
- Automate network administrative tasks across distributed clients.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates can provide client support and network technical support in a wide variety of industries. Opportunities exist in companies that provide computer support services to other businesses and organizations that specialize in the sale and installation of computer systems and networks.
Graduates may also find employment working directly with business clients, providing training services and ongoing support to effectively assist them in using computer applications.
The curriculum also prepares students to write several examinations leading to industry certification in Network Administration and Support after graduation.
Career Options
Computer system technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), software services, and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and Intranet websites and web-server technologies, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in Information Technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of computer network technicians are included in this group.
Educational Pathways
Opportunities to receive transfer credits toward a further study to attain a degree are available.
Future Study Options
Graduates may continue directly into the third year of the Computer Systems Technology program (T147), and earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in two additional semesters.
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into university degree programs. This includes credit toward the Athabasca University BSc-CIS (PD).