Computer Systems Technology (CTY)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus

Newnham, Markham Campus - Seneca International Academy

Duration

6 Semesters (3 Years)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Advanced 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 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CTY331	Computer Systems Technology, Co-op	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
CTY331 - 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)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CTY332	Computer Systems Technology, Co-op II	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
CTY332 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CPO520	Cisco Certification Preparation	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
CSN505	Internet of Things	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
OPS635	Enterprise Management - Emerging Technology	Online	Online	Online
RHT524	Open Source Certification I	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
SEC400	Security Analysis	In-person	In-person	In-person
plus: Professional Options (1)

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
APL701	Applied Integration	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
CPO550	Microsoft Azure Certification Preparation	Online	Online	Online
CPO570	Process Digitalization	Online	Online	Online
RHT634	Open Source Certification II	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
plus: Professional Options (1)