Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Program Overview

Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Overview

The Computer Systems Technician transfer to Ontario Tech program was created for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech University’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) degree program, majoring in Networking and IT Security.

Program Details

• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Location: Oshawa
• OCAS Code: CSTU
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Faculty: Faculty of Business and Information Technology
• Length: Four semesters
• Laptop: Students are required to purchase their own laptop.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U) (minimum mark of 60 per cent)

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
• Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
• Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
• Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
• Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
• Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)

Career Options

Graduates of the Computer Systems Technician transfer to Ontario Tech program are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the IT industry. From network administration to IT support, they can pursue roles in various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and government, making them highly versatile and in demand.

Possible Career Paths:

• Associate network engineer
• Computer support specialist
• Database security manager
• Data Centre specialist
• Systems support analyst
• Help desk analyst
• IT analyst
• IT security analyst/specialist
• Network administrator
• Network analyst
• Network security engineer
• Service specialist representative
• System
  etwork manager
• Systems support specialist
• Technical support analyst

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

The Computer Systems Technician transfer to Ontario Tech program was created by Durham College and Ontario Tech for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) degree program, majoring in Networking and IT Security. The bridging courses required for admission to the information technology degree program are embedded in the curriculum and if you achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 in each semester of your Durham College courses and no grade below C in your Ontario Tech courses, you can apply directly to the third year of the information technology degree program.

Tech Requirements

• Students enrolling in the Computer Systems Technician program are required to purchase their own laptop.
• Minimum Required Hardware:
  • Intel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 1 TB SSD drive (solid-state storage)
  • Ethernet Network Card or USB to Ethernet adapter
  • Wireless Network Card
  • One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)
  • Webcam
  • Microphone (headset preferred)
• Software Requirements:
  • Windows 10 Professional Edition or Windows 11 Professional Edition

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Objective:

This joint Durham College and Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) diploma-to-degree program will enable you to earn a diploma and a degree in only four years. Experience the best of both learning environments while on the journey to a rewarding career in the computer systems technician field.

Description:

In today's world of personal computers, networking and applications, computer systems technicians are in high demand. You will learn in state-of-the-art labs from professors who are connected to industry. This program is built on partnerships with some of the most influential names in cutting-edge technology today, including Cisco, AWS and Microsoft.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• Year 1, Semester 1:
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
• Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
• Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
• Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
• Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)
• Year 1, Semester 2:
• Computer Systems - Software (COMP 1218)
• Enterprise Client Support (COMP 1219)
• Object-Oriented Programming 1 (COSC 1200)
• Computer Architecture (INFR 2810U)
• Data Communications and Networking 2 (INFT 1205)
• Web Development - Fundamentals (INFT 1206)
• Year 2, Semester 3:
• IT Career Essentials (COMM 2109)
• Powershell (COSC 2101)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• General Elective Credit (GNED 1000)
• Discrete Mathematics (INFR 1010U)
• Network Administration 1 (INFT 2103)
• Linux 1 (INFT 2104)
• Year 2, Semester 4:
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Introductory Calculus (INFR 1016U)
• Introduction to Networking (INFR 1421U)
• Algorithms and Data Structures (INFR 2820U)
• Network Administration 2 (INFT 2204)
• Virtualization (INFT 2205)

Careers:

Job Titles:

• Associate network engineer
• Computer support specialist
• Database security manager
• Data Centre specialist
• Systems support analyst
• Help desk analyst
• IT analyst
• IT security analyst/specialist
• Network administrator
• Network analyst
• Network security engineer
• Service specialist representative
• System
  etwork manager
• Systems support specialist
• Technical support analyst

Industries:

• Banks
• Computer and network support companies
• Consulting groups
• Government
• Publishing companies
• Retail corporations
• Self-employment
• Software companies
• Telecommunications companies