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62 GEORGIAN COLLEGE COMPUTER STUDIES = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS GeorgianCollege.ca/CSTN 705.728.1968, ext. 5307 ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA – CO-OP 2 years (4 semesters) 2 co-op work terms STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY BARRIE APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $4,383.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U) Courses focus on networking, operating systems, system administration, virtualization, and security. These five core areas apply to new and existing computer networks. This program is designed to meet the academic needs of all students. A structured approach to problem-solving, effective oral and written communications, and attention to standards and documentation is stressed throughout. Industry trends and requirements are continually monitored to ensure curriculum remains current and relevant. As an official Cisco Networking Academy partner, this program offers certified instructors to assist students in preparing for industry-recognized certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching. Career opportunities Graduates will be prepared to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and networks. Graduates with networking interests and skills generally find employment as: • data communications • network technical support specialists • network administrators Graduates with hardware interests and skills generally find employment as computer operations specialists in many types of businesses and government. Future study options: Graduates of CSTN may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). See page 23 for details. COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – NETWORKING CSTN GeorgianCollege.ca/COPR 705.728.1968, ext. 5325 ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA – CO-OP 2 years (4 semesters) 2 co-op work terms STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY BARRIE APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $4,383.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U) This program is designed to meet the academic needs of all students, including recent secondary school graduates, college or university graduates, and mature students. As students progress, the courses they take will help them gain insight and experience in the fields in which they may choose to apply their computer skills after graduation. A structured approach to problem-solving, effective oral and written communications, and attention to standards and documentation are stressed throughout. Industry trends and requirements are continually monitored to ensure curriculum remains current and relevant. Career opportunities Graduates with programming interests and skills will be prepared to analyze, design, enhance, and maintain application systems, as well as participate in the management of the activities and personnel involved in an application development project in many types of organizations, including government. Graduates may be employed in related areas such as: • marketing of computer products • information centres and help desks • business analysis • project management • operating systems support • education • computer operation • database design/management Future study options: Graduates of COPR may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Athabasca University (AB), Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB), and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON). See page 23 for details. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER COPR