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Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology
Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology

Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology

  • ID:GBC010037
  • Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
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Admission Requirements

​​Entry requirement

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)

English requirements 

  • Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
  • Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 8
  • IELTS (Academic), 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
  • TOEFL, 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
  • MELAB, 80
  • PTE (Academic), 54, overall minimum
    50 in each skill band
  • CAEL, 60 (overall)
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
  • *NEW Duolingo English Test, 105

Course Information

The three-year Computer Systems Technology program is designed with extensive industry input and offers two optional specializations in its third year:

  • The Networking specialization focuses on network security, voice-over-IP (VoIP) and wireless LANs.

  • The Systems specialization focuses on mail server administration, content management systems (Collaboration), database administration and computer security.

Both specializations include core courses on infrastructure virtualization (through the VMWare IT Academy) and cloud computing, along with best practices in Information Technology (IT).

George Brown College continues to invest in up-to-date networking, wireless, radio frequency, VoIP and security lab equipment, so that all students gain hands-on experience in installation and configuration of equipment ranging from small offices all the way to enterprise-class hardware and software. This investment, along with the hands-on teaching environment, was recognized by Cisco when the college was designated an Area Support Centre and Instructor Training Centre, and became part of a very select group of Cisco Networking Academies in Canada.

In the third year of the program, students will be involved, hands-on, in real-life projects or case studies. These may be completed independently, in conjunction with an industry partner, or George Brown's Office of Research and Innovation, and may include developing proposals and working in teams to plan, set schedules and achieve specific goals in the field of Information Technology. Through some of these projects, George Brown students have recently helped develop IT solutions for hospitals, large corporations and major IT and telecommunications service providers, including Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications, Cogeco Data Systems and many other well-known companies in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

  • COMP1151, IT Essentials

  • COMP1176, Introduction to Networks - CCNA 1

  • COMP1223, Web Development Fundamentals

  • GSSC1045, Business Applications for Information Technology

  • MATH1162, Mathematics for Computer Tecnology I

  • COMM1007, College English**

SEMESTER 2

  • COMP1203, Routing and Switching Essentials - CCNA 2

  • COMP3044, UNIX Essentials

  • COMP1231, Web Programming

  • COMP3105, Desktop Operating Systems

  • MATH1172, Mathematics for Computer Technology II

  • GSSC1027, Personal Finance

SEMESTER 3

  • COMP1196, Scaling Networks - CCNA 3

  • COMP2064, Windows Servers Active Directory Configuration

  • COMP2144, Web Server Administration

  • COMP2148, Professional Workplace Competencies

  • COMP3066, UNIX System Administration

  • GNED, General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

  • COMP1197, Connecting Networks - CCNA 4

  • COMP2102, Wireless Technology Fundamentals

  • COMP2141, Windows Server Network Infrastructure

  • COMP2152, Open Source Development

  • COMP3061, Computer Security Fundamentals

  • GNED, General Education Elective

  • **Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM1003 (English Skills) or CESL1003 (English Skills – ESL) before progressing to COMM1007. COMM1003/CESL1003 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit georgebrown.ca/assessment for more information.

PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION

CHOOSE ONE SET OF COURSES

  • Students are to pick a specialization in semester five and will be registered in the corresponding courses. Please note that once your specialization is picked in semester five, you will not be able to change in semester six.

NETWORKING SPECIALIZATION

SEMESTER 5

  • COMP3076, Network Infrastructure Security

  • COMP3049, WLAN Administration

  • COMP3098, Enterprise Network and System Design

  • COMP3093, Infrastructure Virtualization

  • COMP3112, IP Telephony Services

  • COMP3115, Information Systems Project Management

SEMESTER 6

  • COMP3094, ITIL Foundation

  • COMP3107, Enterprise Network Management

  • COMP3108, Cloud Computing Infrastructure

  • COMP3099, Capstone Project

  • COMP3111, Broadband and Data Communications

SYSTEMS SPECIALIZATION

SEMESTER 5

  • COMP3102, Mail Server Administration

  • COMP3103, Power Shell Scripting

  • COMP3114, Database Administration

  • COMP3115, Information Systems Project Management

  • COMP3098, Enterprise Network and System Design

  • COMP3093, Infrastructure Virtualization

SEMESTER 6

  • COMP3094, ITIL Foundation

  • COMP3108, Cloud Computing Infrastructure

  • COMP3099, Capstone Project

  • COMP3113, Advanced Computer System Security

  • COMP3121, System Data Collaboration

 
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

This program prepares graduates for jobs in a wide variety of positions, including:

  • systems administrators connected with wireless LAN support

  • wireless service providers

  • cellular and broadband providers

Opportunities also exist in companies that provide computer support services to other businesses, and in organizations that specialize in the sale and installation of computer systems and networks.

Graduates may also find employment working directly with business clients, providing training services and ongoing support to assist them in using computer applications effectively. Graduates will be prepared to write several of the examinations leading to industry certification in Network Administration and Support.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Mandatory Health Insurance

$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)

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