Admission Criteria and How to Apply
The School of Advanced Technology will have an intake for the third year of the Computer Systems Technology – Security (0156x), advanced diploma. This is a flow-through program based on the existing two-year Computer Systems Technician – Networking (1560x) program offered at the Woodroffe Campus.
The 3rd year will next be offered in Fall 2024, starting with level 5 in September 2024 (24F), and level 6 being offered in Winter of 2025 (25W).
Admission Criteria for the Computer Systems Technology – Security program:
- Completion of Algonquin’s Computer Systems Technician – Networking (1560X01FWO) program requirements.
- Please note that students from the Pembroke version of the program may not be eligible for direct entrance into the 3rd year Security program, due to differences in the Program of Study offering.
- For flow-through students, a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.
- Applicants who are not flowing directly from the Computer Systems Technician – Networking (1560X01FWO) program to the Computer Systems Technology program OR applicants who have not completed a qualifying version of Algonquin’s Computer Systems Technician (0150X01FWO) program but with similar or equivalent knowledge/experience, will be assessed on an individual basis through an Advanced Standing application to the program’s level 05 through OCAS.
Note: One of the key criteria for Advanced Standing applicants includes successful completion of CCNAv7 (or newer) training through an accredited Cisco Networking Academy; or successfully passed the CCNA 200-301 certification exam.
How to Apply
To register for the Fall 2024 intake, please go to the T307 front desk or email Ilse Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant, ICT-SSN.
If you have questions, please contact Program Coordinator Bob Vachon.
The equal consideration deadline for submissions is April 30th, 2024 – applications after this date will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be assessed against the admission criteria, above.