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Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

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September 2023
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Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
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Four semesters
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Program Overview

This joint Durham College and Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) diploma-to-degree program will enable you to earn both credentials in only four years. Experience the best of both learning environments while on the journey to a rewarding career in the computer systems technician field.

In today’s world of personal computers, networking and applications, computer systems technicians are in high demand. After acquiring the expertise required to build, maintain and repair the latest in technology, you will test-drive new ideas and restore old favourites to working order. You will learn in state-of-the-art labs from professors who are connected to industry. This program is built on partnerships with some of the most influential names in networking today, including Cisco, IBM and Microsoft.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U) (minimum mark of 60 per cent)

    Tuition

    • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
    • Year one international: $14,186 (CAD)

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    Semester 1 Courses

    • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
    • Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
    • Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
    • Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
    • Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
    • Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)

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    Computer Hardware
    Computer Hardware

    Career Options

    WHAT YOU COULD BE:

    • Associate network engineer
    • Computer support specialist 
    • Database security manager
    • Data Centre specialist
    • Systems support analyst
    • Help desk analyst
    • IT analyst
    • IT security analyst/specialist
    • Network administrator
    • Network analyst
    • Network security engineer
    • Service specialist representative
    • System/network manager 
    • Systems support specialist
    • Technical support analyst
    • Web application manager

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    Program Details

    In today’s world of personal computers, networking and applications, computer systems technicians are in high demand. After acquiring the expertise required to build, maintain and repair the latest in technology, you will test-drive new ideas and restore old favourites to working order. You will learn in state-of-the-art labs from professors who are connected to industry. This program is built on partnerships with some of the most influential names in networking today, including Cisco, AWS, IBM and Microsoft.

    NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

    This program was created by Durham College and Ontario Tech University for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) degree program, majoring in Networking and IT Security. The bridging courses required for admission to the degree program are embedded in the curriculum and if you achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in each semester of your Durham College courses and no grade below C in your Ontario Tech courses, you can apply directly to the third year of the degree program.  In order to participate in this program, you are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and complete an application to Ontario Tech in the first semester. The Ontario Tech embedded courses are flexible and subject to change by Ontario Tech. Academic planning assistance will be offered to you by a student advisor representative.

    As a student participating in this program, you will be registered at Durham College and at Ontario Tech. Ontario Tech offers classes in the evenings and the annual calendars including reading week are generally different. Students are expected to attend all classes that are scheduled. In addition, the two institutions use different learning management systems.

    For more information please visit the Computer Systems Technician - Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Frequently Asked Questions.

    Please note: You will apply to the Computer Systems Technician program at www.ontariocolleges.ca using the CSTU application code. Upon meeting the selection criteria, you may be eligible to complete your Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) degree at Ontario Tech.

    • This program enables students to complete the Computer Systems Technician diploma at Durham College (DC) and the Ontario Tech Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) degree at the Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) in four years for qualifying students, and at less cost than a four-year degree program.
    • This program provides students with the option of proceeding in second year with the college-only curriculum to complete the standard two-year Computer Systems Technician diploma, or proceeding to complete the two-year University Transfer, which will include five university credits.  Students who choose to complete the standard college diploma will be required to take one additional General Education elective.
    • This unique pathway is available on a shared campus with exposure to college and university faculty, information and opportunities. Students can transfer to the Computer Programmer, Computer Programmer Analyst, or Computer Systems Technology programs at DC after the first semester; leave after first year with a Computer Foundations certificate; or leave after second year with a Computer Systems Technician diploma. Students who choose to return to complete the Computer Systems Technology program would receive advanced standing.

    For more information about the Computer Systems Technician - Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) program please visit our frequently asked questions webpage.

    CERTIFICATIONS

    Students may choose to pursue the following industry certifications, which could require additional exams and/or related work experience to qualify:

    • CompTIA – A+
    • CompTIA Network+
    • Linux LPIC-1
    • Cisco CCNA
    • Microsoft Certifications

    ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

    First-year students enrolled in this program will receive a membership to all eight of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation. As one of the only colleges in Ontario with this offering, DC is proud to provide students access to local businesses at a regional level. 

    The eight Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:

    • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
    • Brock Board of Trade
    • Clarington Board of Trade
    • Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
    • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
    • Scugog Chamber of Commerce
    • Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce
    • Whitby Chamber of Commerce

    Membership benefits:

    • Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
    • Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
    • Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills to launch a successful career.

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    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
    2. Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
    3. Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
    4. Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.
    5. Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
    6. Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
    7. Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.
    8. Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
    9. Assist with the implementation of computer systems and cloud solutions.
    10. Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and decommission computing system infrastructures.
    11. Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and programming languages.
    12. Install and monitor a database management system in response to specified requirements.
    13. Provide technical support for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.

    Certifications

    Student may choose to pursue the following industry certifications, which could require additional exams and/or related work experience to qualify:
    • CompTIA- Network+
    • LPIC-1
    • Cisco CCNA
    • MS MCP (Server)

    Admission Requirements

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
      AND
    • Grade 12 English (C or U)
    • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U) (minimum mark of 60 per cent)

      Courses

      The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

      Semester 1

      • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
      • Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
      • Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
      • Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
      • Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
      • Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)

      Semester 2

      • Computer Systems - Software (COMP 1218)
      • Enterprise Client Support (COMP 1219)
      • Object-Oriented Programming 1 (COSC 1200)
      • Computer Architecture (INFR 2810U)
      • Data Communications and Networking 2 (INFT 1205)
      • Web Development - Fundamentals (INFT 1206)

      Semester 3

      • IT Career Essentials (COMM 2109)
      • Powershell (COSC 2101)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
      • General Elective Credit (GNED 1000)
      • Discrete Mathematics (INFR 1010U)
      • Network Administration 1 (INFT 2103)
      • Linux 1 (INFT 2104)

      Semester 4

      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
      • Introductory Calculus (INFR 1016U)
      • Introduction to Networking (INFR 1421U)
      • Algorithms and Data Structures (INFR 2820U)
      • Network Administration 2 (INFT 2204)
      • Virtualization (INFT 2205)
      • Project Management (PJMT 2200)

      Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

      Costs

      Students will also be required to pay an additional tuition fee to Ontario Tech for one course in Semester 2 and four courses in semesters 3 and 4. Ontario Tech tuition will be charged at the beginning of each semester, starting in Semester 2. The Ontario Tech tuition will be in addition to the figures shown below.

      Career Options

      WHAT YOU COULD BE:

      • Associate network engineer
      • Computer support specialist 
      • Database security manager
      • Data Centre specialist
      • Systems support analyst
      • Help desk analyst
      • IT analyst
      • IT security analyst/specialist
      • Network administrator
      • Network analyst
      • Network security engineer
      • Service specialist representative
      • System/network manager 
      • Systems support specialist
      • Technical support analyst
      • Web application manager

      WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

      • Banks
      • Colleges and universities
      • Computer and network support companies
      • Consulting groups
      • Government
      • Publishing companies
      • Retail corporations
      • Self-employment
      • Software companies
      • Telecommunications companies

      Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

      This program was created by Durham College and Ontario Tech for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) degree program, majoring in Networking and IT Security. The bridging courses required for admission to the degree program are embedded in the curriculum and if you achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 in each semester of your Durham College courses and no grade below C in your Ontario Tech courses, you can apply directly to the third year of the degree program. In order to participate in this program, you are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and complete an application to Ontario Tech in the first semester.

      Graduates may choose to return to Durham College to complete an additional year of study in the Computer Systems Technology program. Should they choose to return, they will need to meet with their student advisor to be assessed for credit transfer.

      Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many other Canadian and international colleges and universities.

      Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

      Laptop Requirements

      MINIMUM REQUIRED HARDWARE

      • Intel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
      • 16 GB of RAM
      • 1 TB hard drive
      • Ethernet Network Card or USB to Ethernet adapter
      • Wireless Network Card
      • One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)
      • Webcam
      • Microphone (headset preferred)

      SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

      • Windows 10 Professional Edition

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