Computer Engineering Technician

Program Description

Credential: 2-year Ontario College Diploma

Delivery: Full time

Program Length: 4 Semesters

Computers and network systems are everywhere: in industry, business, vehicles, law enforcement, laboratories and homes. Computer engineering technicians are needed to support them! This program addresses many applications for computers including business analysis, networking and system security. Computer Engineering Technicians maintain software, systems and networks to improve life for society. This program prepares students to write exams for certifications such as Cisco (CCNA), CCNA Security, Networks +, A+ Certification, Server+ and Linux + Certification.

Career Opportunities

Northern College graduates are able to develop and maintain networks, systems and programs for both business and industry. Graduates can expect to find employment in the following fields/positions:

Programmer/Analyst

System/Network Administrator

Telecommunications

Municipalities

Boards/organizations

Start Date

January, May, September

Tuition Fees

Tuition fee for international students is $16708/year including ancillary fees and medical insurance.
From September 2024, tuition fee for international students is $16873/year including ancillary fees and medical insurance.

Tuition fees as stated are subject to change for each academic year.

Semester 1

  • CM1903 Communications I – Model A
  • GN1033 Health and Safety
  • IN1004 Cisco Networking I
  • IN1044 Introduction to Programming
  • IN1104 IT Essentials I
  • MA1100 Mathematics I
Semester 2

  • CM2903 Communications II – Model A
  • IN2034 Cisco Networking II
  • IN2054 Windows Server Administration
  • IN2343 Intermediate Programming
  • IN4064 Cisco Cyber Ops
  • MA2104 Mathematics II
Semester 3

  • BU2073 Career Planning and Professional Skills
  • EE4013 Data Cabling
  • GN2133 Law and Ethics
  • IN3033 Markup Languages
  • IN3084 Cisco Networking III
  • IN3094 Linux Server Administration
  • IN3193 Database Management
Semester 4

  • IN2004 Systems Security
  • IN2104 IT Essentials II
  • IN4023 Virtual Systems Administration
  • IN4074 Internet Programming
  • IN6003 Systems Analysis