College Diploma - Computer Systems and Networking

The Computer Systems and Networking two-year program focuses on the skills, competencies and attitudes required to research, design, install and maintain computer systems and network infrastructure in a highly available and secure computing environment. The program combines theoretical and practical learning experiences in a team-oriented setting encompassing front-line computer systems, back-end server environments and the local and wide-area network infrastructure.  The Infrastructure Support industry is highly customer-oriented and requires a high level of customer interaction and professionalism.  These skills are threaded throughout the program.

• Provide computer technical assistance, support, and advice to customers and other users
• Install, modify and repair computer hardware and software
• Support local-area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN), network segments, and Internet and intranet systems
• Design an organization’s computer system in which all of the components including computers, the network, and software, work properly together
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the organization’s information security policy
• The skills required to interpret and effectively apply industry procedures and policies in the workplace
• The social, interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be a productive member of a team
• The self-awareness and reflective skills required to create, evaluate and modify personal growth and career plans