Advance your skills in network infrastructure, administration, support, and security for careers in computer information systems management and analysis.
Network Technology Administration and Security
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What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Plan, create, and implement computer network systems
- Work with clients and team members to provide desktop/server support
- Implement IT system and data security policies
- Design, implement and maintain a full virtualization environment
- Engage in computer forensic investigation
- Design, implement, maintain, and monitor a network using Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Lead, manage, and direct small-to-medium scale IT projects
- Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
- Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
- Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), wireless networks, mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
This program can be completed in two years with full-time study. The program must be completed within 3 years.
Students will engage with the material in this program through hands-on exercises and projects involving typical IT work situations, including scenarios from industry. Other instructional strategies include the use of case-studies and group discussions based around current events related to IT news, and the demonstration of troubleshooting techniques.
Class-time will utilize active-learning strategies such as problem-based learning, simulations, and interactive classroom lectures. Some classes may be delivered partially or fully online.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
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English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent
or -
English Language Proficiency at a minimum English 12 ‘C’ level
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General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
This program is suited for students who wish enter the IT field or who have an interest in computers and information technology.
Students should have:
- an interest in keeping their technical skills up-to-date
- an interest in network administration and security
- good communication, research, and problem-solving skills
- an aptitude for working with technology hands on
Courses *
While there is no scheduled term break in this program, there are some short breaks in between terms. The length varies between 3 and 5 weeks depending on the term.
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Students* may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.
Part-time students may take courses in any order as long as course prerequisites are met.
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The College reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Please check the Network Technology Administration and Security minimum laptop requirements.
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | $42,272 | |
| Student union | $425 | |
| College initiative | $126 | |
| Campus resource | $423 | |
| Medical and Dental | $570 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | $149 | |
| U-PASS | $1,127 | |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $45,282 |
This is an international cohort program. As international cohorts are exclusively for international students, international fees apply throughout the duration of the program.
* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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Info Week at VCC
Join us online or in-person for our info sessions, April 28 - May 2.