Computer Systems Technology-2012/2013
Computer Systems Technology
Program Code:
CTY1
A Mandatory Mobile Computing (Laptop) Program
A Co-operative Education Program
A Three-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program
Program Code: CTY1
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
Under the guidance of expert faculty, combined with the use of leading edge labs, the program emphasizes the design, implementation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, management, as well as the hands-on installation of networking, security, VoIP, mobile devices, virtualization, data storage and management, server, workstation, and operating systems technologies.
Instruction in project management, communication, and interpersonal skills prepare the student to effectively interact with all levels of users in both oral and written mediums.
Upon completion of the program, and in addition to the highly valued Ontario College Advanced Diploma, graduates should have the knowledge and skills to take exams for the following certifications, if they choose to do so: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Graduates may also choose to apply the knowledge gained to prepare and test for other industry certifications, such as those offered by CompTIA, Microsoft, Dell, VMWare and EMC2.
A Co-operative Education Program
A Three-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program
Program Code: CTY1
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
Contact
School of Information Technology: 519-452-4291Program Description
This program is one of a collection of IT programs at Fanshawe College that allow students to choose a field of study and program length after being exposed to the fundamentals of the IT industry. After the first level, students can choose from programs related to systems technology and networking, programming, web development or business information systems. After the second level, students can choose between the 2 or 3 year networking programs. All of these choices are part of the Fanshawe Connect approach to learning in which concepts are explained, demonstrated, guided, and applied in classes that are an integration of instruction and practice. This is done in a consistent environment provided by laptops that students own.
The Computer Systems Technology program is an accredited, three-year co-operative education, Ontario College Advanced Diploma program which provides comprehensive training for students wishing to work in the high demand areas of network, security, virtualization, data storage and management and systems operation and management. This program provides the students the ability to be effective team leaders, think critically, solve problems, and acquire new skills quickly.Under the guidance of expert faculty, combined with the use of leading edge labs, the program emphasizes the design, implementation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, management, as well as the hands-on installation of networking, security, VoIP, mobile devices, virtualization, data storage and management, server, workstation, and operating systems technologies.
Instruction in project management, communication, and interpersonal skills prepare the student to effectively interact with all levels of users in both oral and written mediums.
Upon completion of the program, and in addition to the highly valued Ontario College Advanced Diploma, graduates should have the knowledge and skills to take exams for the following certifications, if they choose to do so: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Graduates may also choose to apply the knowledge gained to prepare and test for other industry certifications, such as those offered by CompTIA, Microsoft, Dell, VMWare and EMC2.
University Transfer Credits and Degree Completion
For information concerning the Degree Pathways for this program visit www.fanshawec.ca/degreepathways.
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
- Receipt of Application by February 1st.
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements.
Note:
- **Students admitted to the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology and Academic and Career Entrance Technology stream programs are guaranteed admission the following year to an Information Technology career program provided that they successfully complete their Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate or Academic and Career Entrance Certificate and fulfill any other specified conditions. Normally these students are admitted to their first choice program.
Co-operative Education
This three-year program has three co-op work terms. Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a co-op endorsed diploma. More information about co-operative education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/coopOther Information
- Students in this program will be required to take an online general education elective in level six.
- Graduates of the Fanshawe College Business Foundations Ontario College Certificate program can apply to Level 1 of the Computer Systems Technology Advanced Ontario College Diploma program and may be granted up to three internal credits towards this program.
