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IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
The Computer Information Systems Administration (CISA) program is a full-time program that provides graduates with a comprehensive skill set geared towards administration of computer networks and system. The CISA program emphasizes a hands-on, technical approach to training, where experience gained in labs and classrooms can be applied directly to business and industry.
The program focuses on Information Technology (IT) infrastructure solutions rather than computer engineering or software development. Training comprises of both theory and practical experience, where the goal is to have the students develop a skill set to be able to install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot systems and hardware. To support this training, students are exposed to considerable hands-on activities using well equipped labs. Applicants should have a keen interest in computers, exposure to home networking, strong communication and problem solving skills.
The first year consists of training that introduces students to computer hardware, operating systems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Topics include Microsoft Active Directory services and networking, Cisco routing and switching, Linux administration as well as essentials of databases and programming. While much of the training aligns with industry certifications, students are not required to write any industry exams. Included in first year is a Business Skills for IT course that provides insight into the communication and management skills required in the IT sector.
The second year specializes in deploying and supporting the network infrastructure used in today’s enterprise systems. Students leverage industry leading products from Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo-Alto, Red Hat, SUSE, Oracle, VMWare, and others to create a secure, multiservice business solution. Students work with routing, switching, firewall, server, and client technologies to deploy reliable and redundant campus networks that support remote access and wide area interconnectivity. Topics include security, advanced routing and switching, Voice-over-IP (VoIP), and wireless access. Networked applications are explored and deployed including collaboration and messaging services. Students learn to leverage virtualization technologies, providing the responsiveness needed to support business applications. The integration of “cloud” services to an enterprise along with network management solutions provides insight into the complexities of an enterprise system. Students are encouraged to obtain more advanced industry certifications from Aruba, AWS, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo-Alto, and VMWare.
Program matrix
Level 1 (15 weeks)
, CISA 1310, Network Essentials
, CISA 1320, Desktop Support & Maintenance
, CISA 1330, Windows Server Essentials
, CISA 1340, Linux Essentials
, CISA 1350, Database Essentials
, CISA 1360, Programming Essentials
Level 2 (20 weeks)
, CISA 2310, IP Routing Fundamentals
, CISA 2320, Ethernet Switching Fundamentals
, CISA 2330, Windows Server Administration
, CISA 2340, Linux Administration
, CISA 2370, Network Security Fundamentals
, CISA 2380, Business Skills for IT
, CISA 2390, Campus Network Project
Level 3 (15 weeks)
, CISA 3310, Advanced Ethernet Switching
, CISA 3320, Deploying Wireless Systems
, CISA 3330, Deploying Windows Services
, CISA 3350, Deploying Messaging Systems
, CISA 3360, Deploying VoIP Systems
, CISA 3370, Enterprise Network Security
Level 4 (20 weeks)
, CISA 4310, Advanced Routing Services
, CISA 4330, Enterprise Windows Services
, CISA 4340, Unified Communications
, CISA 4350, Deploying Cloud Services
, CISA 4360, Managing Network Services
, CISA 4370, Advanced Network Security
, CISA 4390, Enterprise Network Project
Total Credits:, 140.0
Manufacturers such as Cisco, HP, and IBM, typically have “partners” who sell their products. It is with these partners that our students find employment. Other sources of employment include Internet Service Providers (ISPs), government, municipalities, hospitals, health authorities, management companies, airports, transportation services, insurance companies, and many small businesses. If a computer network exists within a business and it grows to any size there is a demand for competent administrators to maintain this network and its clients. Graduates have the ability to continue developing their skills in more specialized areas such as wireless, security, storage area services, and voice services providing a path to higher pay and ensured employment.
CISA graduates have skills focused on maintaining network infrastructure and client support. Graduates are capable of working with a wide range of Cisco products, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, IP phones, and management tools. Graduates also have experience supporting Linux and Microsoft clients and servers. Employment opportunities exist within Internet providers, cablevision, telephone companies, service outsourcing companies, and any IT department.
Insurance/year: 700 CAD
