About Computer Systems Technician Program in George Brown College

FULL DESCRIPTION

As the Information Technology (IT) sector continues to grow in Toronto and our industry partners report skills shortages, George Brown College is helping to meet employer demand by educating IT professionals who understand all aspects of computer systems. Our two-year Computer Systems Technician program provides students with a broad and in-depth technical base, through courses in the high-demand areas of system support, network administration and web technologies. The curriculum prepares graduates with the strong administration, troubleshooting and design skills they need for careers in IT.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
• Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
• Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
• Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
• Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
• Assist with the implementation of computer systems and cloud solutions.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and decommission computing system infrastructures.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and programming languages.
• Install and monitor a database management system in response to specified requirements.
• Provide technical support for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.

CAREER OPTIONS

Computer System Technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), software services and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and Intranet websites and web-server technologies, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in Information Technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of Computer Network Technicians are included in this group.

YOUR CAREER

Graduates can provide client support and network technical support in a wide variety of industries. Opportunities 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.

The curriculum also prepares students to, after graduating from the program, write several of the examinations leading to industry certification in Network Administration and Support.

FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

Graduates may continue directly into the third year of the Computer Systems Technology program (T147), and earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in two additional semesters.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :         6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
• TOEFL        :        80 (Internet-based) minimum 20 in each skill band
• PTE             :         54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band

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George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition fees for some of the popular programs offered by George Brown College are mentioned below

Residence Fees

Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:

Meal Plans

The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below: