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Computer Systems Technician (CSN)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Information Technology Administration & Security

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
CSN105 Introduction to Computers and Networks  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
MST100 Introduction to Microsoft Services  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
SPS120 Strategic Problem Solving  In-person  In-person  In-person
ULI101 or
OPS145 		Introduction to UNIX/Linux and the Internet or
Introduction to Linux and Unix 		 Not offered  Not offered  Not offered

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN205 Static Networks  Hybrid  Hybrid  Hybrid
MST200 Microsoft Server Administration  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
OPS245 Open Systems Server  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
SEC220 Introduction to System Security  In-person  In-person  In-person
plus: General Education Course (2)

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN305 Software Defined Networks  In-person  In-person  In-person
DAT330 Introduction to Databases  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
MST300 Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
OPS345 Open System Application Server  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
SEC320 Security Incident Response  In-person  In-person  In-person
WTP100 Work Term Preparation  Online  Online  Online
plus: General Education Course (1)
WTP100 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN331 Computer Systems Technician, Co-op  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
CSN331 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN405 Wireless Networks  Hybrid  Hybrid  Hybrid
CSP450 Computer Systems Projects: On Premises Networking and Server Administration  Hybrid  Hybrid  Hybrid
EAC594 Business Communication for the Digital Workplace  Flexible
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Flexible
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Flexible
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
MST400 MS Cloud Administration  Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online
OPS445 Open System Administration  Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online
plus: Professional Options (1)

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
CSN105 Introduction to Computers and Networks  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
MST100 Introduction to Microsoft Services  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
OPS145 Introduction to Linux and Unix  In-person  In-person  In-person
SPS120 Strategic Problem Solving  In-person  In-person  In-person

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN205 Static Networks  Hybrid  Hybrid  Hybrid
MST200 Microsoft Server Administration  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
OPS245 Open Systems Server  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
SEC220 Introduction to System Security  In-person  In-person  In-person
plus: General Education Course (2)

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN305 Software Defined Networks  In-person  In-person  In-person
DAT330 Introduction to Databases  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
MST300 Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
OPS345 Open System Application Server  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
SEC320 Security Incident Response  In-person  In-person  In-person
WTP100 Work Term Preparation  Online  Online  Online
plus: General Education Course (1)
WTP100 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN331 Computer Systems Technician, Co-op  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
CSN331 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CSN405 Wireless Networks  Hybrid  Hybrid  Hybrid
CSP450 Computer Systems Projects: On Premises Networking and Server Administration  Hybrid  Hybrid  Hybrid
EAC594 Business Communication for the Digital Workplace  Flexible
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Flexible
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Flexible
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
MST400 MS Cloud Administration  Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online
OPS445 Open System Administration  Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online 		 Hybrid
 Online
plus: Professional Options (1)

Professional Options

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CPO500 Red Hat Academy Exam Preparation TBD TBD TBD
CPO520 Cisco Certification Preparation TBD TBD TBD
CSP451 Computer Systems Projects: Cloud Environments TBD TBD TBD
DCN686 Configuring Cisco Devices TBD TBD TBD
IEL645 Ethical and Legal Issues in IT TBD TBD TBD
IPC144 Introduction to Programming Using C TBD TBD TBD
OPS400 AS/400 Operations TBD TBD TBD
PMC615 Project Management for IT Professionals TBD TBD TBD
SEC660 Security for Cloud and internet of Things TBD TBD TBD
TEC701 Technical Support for Network Administrators TBD TBD TBD
TEC702 Technician as an Entrepreneur TBD TBD TBD
WIN700 Windows Active Directory Services TBD TBD TBD

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)