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School of Applied Technology

2012/2013 Program Availability

North
Fall:
Open
Winter:
Open
Type:
Diploma
Campus: North
Program Code:
20421
Length:
Four semesters, beginning in September and January
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Muhammad Khan, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4091 | muhammad.khan@humber.ca
  • Our Program
    Students get a working knowledge of electronics, programming, PC hardware and operating systems, as well as experience with various hardware platforms, protocols and services, with a strong emphasis on network security. Learn to install and manage Linux/Ubuntu operating systems and Microsoft server operating systems, and to configure and manage web servers and build applications using Internet scripting.
     
    Humber’s Computer Network and Support Technician diploma adapts to the ever-changing demands of this dynamic field by constantly updating the curriculum to offer the most current knowledge and skills. Industry-experienced faculty members also have up-to-the-minute skills in this comprehensive program.
     
    Group projects round out your education with essential customer service, interpersonal communications and teamwork skills. This, alongside your new comprehensive technical credentials, will give you the multi-dimensional background employers are looking for.
  • Your Career
    Information technology (IT) is the backbone of just about any business – the information and communications technology sector itself contributes nearly $60 billion to the Canadian gross domestic product (GDP). Currently, even the lowest-paid employees in the sector make 20 per cent more than the national average salary. Join this highly skilled and specialized workforce to analyze, set up, install, upgrade and maintain systems and security, train others, troubleshoot systems, and install and integrate software applications.
     
    As a graduate of Humber’s Computer and Network Support Technician program, you’ll be ready to work in technical, website, customer service, infrastructure and user support key areas in any size businesses or organization, as well as non-profits and government departments.
  • Admission Requirement
    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U)
    • Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
    • Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application
    • Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications is required. Students who lack the requisite com­puter skills will be required to take a computer course at their own expense. Students must have acquired these computer skills before the beginning of second semester
    Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.
     
    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
  • Alternative Course of Study
    Humber also offers the Computer Engineering Technology diploma program 03501, which places more emphasis on computer programming and how hardware and software interact with one another.
     
  • Your Future Study Options
    Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.
  • Fees
    The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was
     
    – domestic $3,367.08
    – international $12,200.
     
    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.
     
    Fees are subject to change.
     
    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
Curriculum
Curriculum Notes
Note: The curriculum for this program is continually modified to keep pace with current trends. Students should consult the program handbook published each September for exact curriculum.