This three-year advanced diploma program provides you with knowledge and technical skills in networking and computer system administration. Built on partnerships with industry experts like Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft, our curriculum prepares students to specialize in security, physical and logical network design, as well as enterprise management. This program is comprised of practical courses focusing on hands-on training with computer programs in specialty labs.
Seneca's Centre for Development of Open Technology has unparalleled connections with top-tier open source projects such as Mozilla, creators of the Firefox web browser, and Red Hat, maker of the most successful commercial Linux operating system. In the Software Build and Release professional option, you have the opportunity to work with world class developers on such projects.
Part-time option is available >
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
6 Semesters (3 Years)
January, May, September
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Review eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| CSN105 | Introduction to Computers and Networks | 4 |
| MST100 | Introduction to Microsoft Services | 4 |
| OPS145 | Introduction to Linux and Unix | 4 |
| SPS120 | Strategic Problem Solving | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CSN205 | Static Networks | 6 |
| MST200 | Microsoft Server Administration | 4 |
| OPS245 | Open Systems Server | 4 |
| SEC220 | Introduction to System Security | 4 |
| plus: General Education Course (2) | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CSN305 | Software Defined Networks | 4 |
| DAT330 | Introduction to Databases | 4 |
| MST300 | Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies | 4 |
| OPS345 | Open System Application Server | 4 |
| SEC320 | Security Incident Response | 4 |
| WTP100 | Work Term Preparation * | 1 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Work-Integrated Learning Term 1 | ||
| CTY331 | Computer Systems Technology, Co-op * | 30 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CSN405 | Wireless Networks | 4 |
| CSP450 | Computer Systems Projects: On Premises Networking and Server Administration | 4 |
| EAC594 | Business Communication for the Digital Workplace | 3 |
| MST400 | MS Cloud Administration | 4 |
| OPS445 | Open System Administration | 4 |
| plus: Professional Options (1) | 4 | |
| Work-Integrated Learning Term 2 | ||
| CTY332 | Computer Systems Technology, Co-op II * | 30 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| CPO570 | Process Digitalization | 4 |
| CSN505 | Internet of Things | 4 |
| OPS635 | Enterprise Management - Emerging Technology | 4 |
| RHT524 | Open Source Certification I | 4 |
| SEC400 | Security Analysis | 4 |
| plus: Professional Options (1) | 4 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| APL701 | Applied Integration | 3 |
| CPO500 | Red Hat Academy Exam Preparation | 4 |
| CPO570 | Process Digitalization | 4 |
| RHT634 | Open Source Certification II | 4 |
| plus: Professional Options (1) | 4 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSP451 | Computer Systems Projects: Cloud Environments | 4 |
| IEL645 | Ethical and Legal Issues in IT | 4 |
| PMC615 | Project Management for IT Professionals | 4 |
| SEC660 | Security for Cloud and internet of Things | 4 |
| SEC703 | Advanced Security | 4 |
| SPO600 | Software Portability and Optimization | 4 |
| TEC701 | Technical Support for Network Administrators | 4 |
| TEC702 | Technician as an Entrepreneur | 4 |
| WIN500 | Windows Server Scripting | 4 |
| WIN700 | Windows Active Directory Services | 4 |
Work-Integrated Learning option only
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English and/or mathematics requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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