Diploma in Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems (Co-op)

at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Fennel Campus Canada

Program Highlights

• Emphasis on the disciplines of project management, Civil 3D software and municipal services.
• Common first semester allows mobility between five different program areas within the Building and Construction Sciences cluster.

What you'll learn

• Understand municipal services, roadway design and construction techniques, construction layout, electronic surveying and global positioning systems (GPS) applications.
• CAD, plan reading and visualization skills needed to create plans for today’s modern infrastructure.
• Explore building and construction materials, project management and estimating.
• Develop procedures for construction, materials testing and inspection and geotechnical services.
• How structures work by learning the science of their materials.

Students in the program will learn about municipal services, roadway design and construction techniques, construction layout, electronic surveying and Global Positioning Systems applications.
Civil Engineering Technician students will experience a very hands-on education consisting of many labs and practical projects over four semesters.

Orchestrate your musical future with practical and theoretical training in classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instruction by passionate professional musicians.
• Perform at the 1,000 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned musicians.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your own arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• Explore the business side of the music profession
• Gain the advice of industry experts.

Program Highlights

• Learn from faculty with professional designations including members of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario who bring their real-life experiences to the classroom.
• Upon completion of a common first semester, you may choose to transfer into second semester of one of the following programs:
  • Business Administration (632)
  • Business Administration - Accounting (364)
  • Business Administration - Human Resources (363)
  • Business Administration - Marketing (non co-op 362 or co-op 366)
  • Business - Financial Services (303)
  • Business (General) (320)
  • Business - Marketing (319)
  • Insurance (non co-op 318 or co-op 368)

What you'll learn

• Accounting theory and practical applications with integrated computer technologies.
• Specialize in financial accounting, cost and management accounting, taxation, business finance and applied accounting systems.
• Progress towards a professional accounting certificate or designation.
• Analyze the financial information produced in financial statements in order to assess the financial position of a company.

Program Highlights

• Our vigorous and comprehensive program of study will build a solid foundation from which you can launch an exciting career in Information Technology.
• Our emphasis on practical hands-on learning develops the essential problem-solving skills critical to securing employment.

What you'll learn

• Excellent communication, problem solving and teamwork skills. Gain the skills to fully manage sophisticated, multi-vendor computer network environments
• Excel in:
  • Network Connectivity
  • Virtual Infrastructure
  • Network and Data Security
• Explore in:
  • Server Operating Systems
  • Security Auditing and Computer Forensics
  • Cloud Computing Technologies

Experiential Learning

• How you’ll gain skills
  • Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms.
  • Test and apply course concepts using state-of-the-art software and equipment in our computer labs.
  • Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone research project.
  • Participate in applied research projects to solve real world challenges.

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Co-op Format (Fall Intake)

Co-op Format (Fall Intake)- Alternate

Co-op Format (Winter Intake)

Co-op Format (Winter Intake)- Alternate

Gain the practical experience and theoretical knowledge required to become a Registered Massage Therapist, providing rehabilitative and relaxation care.

Program Highlights
The Massage Therapy Program at Mohawk College has been awarded Accreditation for a three year period (2021-2024) by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA). To learn more, please visit the CMTCA.

• Work with professors who are recognized industry leaders.
• Participate in clinical courses that provide opportunities to develop skills while practicing with a variety of unique populations.
• Work with high tech equipment in facilities that effectively mirror or surpass industry standards.
• Participate in outreach opportunities that may include, but are not limited to:
  • Athletics
  • Prenatal
  • Chronic pain
  • Active aging
  • Hospice and Palliative care
  • Neurological disorders

What you'll learn

• You will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to complete certification examinations administered by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
• You will study an evidence-based curriculum that supports an inter-professional health care approach to maximize patient outcomes.
• You will examine the anatomy, physiology and common pathologies of the human body.
• You will develop critical thinking skills to prepare and implement safe and effective treatment plans.
• You will practice alternative health care strategies.
• You will develop the ethical and professional skills and behaviours associated with becoming a Regulated Health Care Professional.

Learn the latest tools, techniques, and mindset that will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a project manager.

Program Highlights

• Study in a field that is both highly sought after and relevant to today’s business problems and opportunities. ?
• Learn from industry-experienced professionals. ?
• Considered the cornerstone in many organizations, Project Managers are highly sought after in a wide range of industries. ?
• This program addresses emerging trends in project management through courses in Agile project management ?
• Earn micro-badges in Process Mapping and Analytics with the Mohawk/IBM partnership ?
• Upon completion of the first semester of the program, you’ll be eligible to write the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification (an entry-level designation offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI). 

What you'll learn

• Use a variety of project management techniques, skills, and knowledge to support improved business outcomes. 
• Develop strategies to bridge the gap between business needs and the desired outcome using appropriate project management tools, techniques, and mindset. 
• Assess approaches to solving business problems using established evidence-based decision-making techniques. Understand what the project performance data that you are collecting is telling you and how to guide projects to successful completion. 
• Use a project management approach to communicate technical and business information to a variety of stakeholders. 
• This is a BYOD (Bring your own device) program. See Laptop Requirements under Additional Information.

It’s a world of networks and connectivity ... learn about the systems that drive business and industry.

Program Highlights

• Our vigorous and comprehensive program of study will build a solid foundation from which you can launch an exciting career in information technology.
• Our emphasis on practical hands-on learning develops the essential problem-solving skills critical to securing employment.

What you'll learn

• Gain expert knowledge of networks and connectivity.
• Experience installing and configuring computer operating systems, server operating systems and services.
• Learn about Desktop Virtualization.
• Learn how to provide user support and troubleshooting techniques.
• Learn excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Co-operative Education

• Co-op integrates relevant work experience with your academic studies giving you an edge on the competition following graduation.

Program Highlights

• Graduates are highly trained to work in modern automated factories including those implementing Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.

What you'll learn

• Acquire competence in Computer Engineering with both hardware and software skills.
• Explore automation and robotics, computer networking, mobile and web applications through theory and hands-on practice.
• Study curriculum and contents from organizations including IEEE, CompTIA and Cisco Academy, Altera, Siemens and other industrial partners.
• Learn about computer hardware and interfacing, microcontrollers and embedded systems, computer networks and internet technologies, web and mobile applications, electronics and electrical systems, robotics and industrial automation.

Computer Engineering Technology ties together Automation and Robotics with networking and data handling. Graduates will be well placed to work in modern automated factories including those implementing IoT and Industry 4.0. Industrial applications include PLC programming, Human Machine Interfacing, pneumatic and hydraulic interfacing and control and Electrical Drive implementations. In addition students gain an understanding of the basics of electrical and electronic systems, microcontrollers and embedded systems on their way to the development of web interfaces and network enabled applications.

The program is a three-year program that can be studied with or without coop. Students can fast-track their studies by opting out of coop and graduating in three years. An early exit option permits students to graduate with a technician diploma after the first four semesters. The technician program does not have the coop option.

Experiential Learning

• Approximately 70% of the program is delivered in a lab where you will use, apply, design and build mechatronic and smart systems just as you would in the real world.
• Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms.

Cyber Security Analytics
Protect the digital systems of today and beyond. Graduate with the essential skills for cyber threat detection and mitigation. Combine experiential learning in our cyber labs with independent online learning.

Program Highlights

• Design cyber security solutions to protect business resources.
• Create best practices in protecting mobile devices, smart homes and Industry 4.0 factories from cyber attacks.
• Participate in simulation labs where you will defend against cyber attacks.
• Engage in hands on experiential learning in our state of the art cyber labs facilitated by our expert faculty
• Study using extensive online learning and night classes to fit your busy schedule

What you'll learn

• Develop, implement and evaluate cyber security strategies and solutions for various operating systems, networks, application software, and packages.
• Respond to the cyber security needs of internal stakeholders.
• Recommend processes and procedures for maintenance and deployment of cyber security solutions.
• Design and implement cyber security solutions in compliance with current security policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.
• Design and implement project management principles throughout the organization’s information security processes.
• Risk mitigation and auditing of information systems.
• Develop and deliver appropriate internal cyber security training.
• Communicate security policies, audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization.
• Monitor and analyze various attackers’ tactics, strategies and techniques to design vulnerability assessment procedures. 
• Implement vulnerability assessment procedures to find and solve existing security issues in a network.

Project Management
Learn the latest tools, techniques, and mindset that will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a project manager.

Program Highlights

• Study in a field that is both highly sought after and relevant to today’s business problems and opportunities. ?
• Learn from industry-experienced professionals. ?
• Considered the cornerstone in many organizations, Project Managers are highly sought after in a wide range of industries. ?
• This program addresses emerging trends in project management through courses in Agile project management ?
• Earn micro-badges in Process Mapping and Analytics with the Mohawk/IBM partnership ?
• Upon completion of the first semester of the program, you’ll be eligible to write the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification (an entry-level designation offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI). ?

What you'll learn

• Use a variety of project management techniques, skills, and knowledge to support improved business outcomes. 
• Develop strategies to bridge the gap between business needs and the desired outcome using appropriate project management tools, techniques, and mindset. 
• Assess approaches to solving business problems using established evidence-based decision-making techniques. Understand what the project performance data that you are collecting is telling you and how to guide projects to successful completion. 
• Use a project management approach to communicate technical and business information to a variety of stakeholders. 
• This is a BYOD (Bring your own device) program. See Laptop Requirements under Additional Information.

Explore the technology and science geared toward protecting the environment and human health.

Program Highlights

• State-of-the-art lab equipment and facilities.
• Excellent reputation among environmental stakeholders and government agencies.
• High graduate and co-op placement rates.
• Studying with professional faculty experts in environmental technology.

What you'll learn

• Characterization of pollutants and their impacts on health and the environment.
• Standardized analytical methods for analyzing air, water and soil samples.
• Quality assessment and control protocols.
• Water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Brownfield remediation methods, including site assessment, monitoring, mitigation and remediation.
• Air pollution monitoring and control