Diploma in Computer Network Engineering Design and Technology
Program Length: 52
weeks
Admission Requirements | Career
Opportunities | Course Outline
Graduates of Computer Network Engineering Design & Technology programs
have demonstrated achievement of vocational learning outcomes which relate
to computing in general and computer systems in particular that are necessary
to perform their roles according to recognized computer systems technology
practices.
The program provides graduates with an ability to work individually or as
part of a team to design and implement information technology solutions that
correspond to the day-to-day requirements of individuals and organizations.
Their activities could have a very broad range, such as: maintain, troubleshoot
and administer the use of local area networks; Evaluate and install computer
hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications;
provide problem-solving services to network users; install, maintain, troubleshoot
and upgrade Web-server hardware and software; implement network traffic and
security monitoring software, and optimize server performance; perform routine
network start up and close down and maintain control records; conduct tests
and perform security and quality controls
Graduates of the Computer Network Engineering Design & Technology diploma
program are trained to:
- support the use of computers and networks design and implement information
technology solutions
- monitoring network operations
- assessing security solutions
- apply communication, documentation, computer applications, information
technology, and teamwork skills to support the computer activities of an
organization
A special feature of this program is the “capstone” Computer
Systems Project course taken at the end of the third term which includes such
topics as: project management concepts; needs identification techniques; proposed
solutions preparation; the project life cycle; the project manager’s
responsibilities and skills; the effective project team; types of project
organizations; project communications and documentation; project planning,
scheduling, and control; resource considerations; and cost planning and performance
evaluation. In this course, students have the opportunity to replicate an
actual project under the direction of NAC’s instructors who are also
practicing computer systems technicians.
Another feature is the Career Development course also taken in the final term
which focuses on career planning and effective job search strategies, the
techniques of researching companies, the basics of interviewing including
a review of typical interview questions and role-playing, with all of this
being presented and directed by senior practicing engineers who have direct
and current experience with interviewing and hiring computer technicians.
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Applicants are to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, although provision can be made for those who do not meet this requirement, are 18 years of age or older, and pass a qualifying test. Advance standing for up to 40% of the program is possible depending upon an applicant’s previous education and/or work experience
- The amount of credit to be awarded is determined on an individual basis after an interview with the Program Director, a review of the applicant’s history, and, if applicable, the applicant’s results on a challenge examination
The graduates work in a wide range of settings in both large and small organizations
and in a variety of sectors in the computer technology industry. Their activities
could have a very broad range: internet web site technician; local area network
administrator or technician; network administrator or technician; network
support technician; system administrator
- Computer Applications for Engineering
- Business Communication
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Hardware and Operation System - Essentials
- Advanced Hardware and Software Applications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Administration of Microsoft Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
- Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Basic
- Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure –Advanced
- Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure -Configuration
- Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure - Administration
- Windows Server Enterprise Administration - Introduction
- Windows Server Enterprise Administration - Advanced
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (Voice)
- Engineering Project
- Career Development for Engineers
Disclaimer:
+ this diploma programs is approved as vocational programs under the Private Career
Colleges Act, 2005.
