Graduate Certificate in Network and Security Architecture
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,016 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $16,051.72 for international students
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Introduction
Without the proper protection, our networks are vulnerable to black-hat hackers, identity thieves, and spammers. There aren't many people who have the skills and education needed to ward off the enemies lurking behind computer screens, ready to thwart firewalls, infiltrate networks, and corrupt servers. If you’ve been thinking of a career protecting the systems that run our networks and economy, the Network and Security Architecture one-year post-grad co-op program will prepare you for this in-demand field.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Co-op Opportunities
The Network and Security Architecture program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Network and Security Architecture students before even graduating!
- Information Technology Specialist - creates, installs, and upgrades servers and programs supporting software development
- Cybersecurity Analyst - a highly motivated individual who is passionate about technology and cybersecurity
- IT Support Technician - provides on-site software support, identifying system improvements, installing and configuring systems
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- SRTY-6002 ---- Securing Networks
- INFO-6080 ---- Securing Servers
- SRTY-6003 ---- Securing the Edge 1
- INFO-6070 ---- Network Management
- INFO-6076 ---- Web Security
- ACAD-6002 ---- Graduate Success Strategies
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- INFO-6140 ---- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- INFO-6043 ---- IT Service Management
- INFO-6075 ---- Virtualization Infrastructure
- INFO-6010 ---- CISSP Prep
- INFO-6033 ---- Enterprise Network Design
- SRTY-6011 ---- Securing Wireless Networks
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
- Learn key aspects of designing, deploying, supporting, and securing small, medium, and enterprise network and server infrastructures
- Specialize in advanced networking and security concepts to work in any situation and that meet today’s security challenges
- Gain the high-level skill set to fill the void of qualified individuals in this field of IT and put you on the fast track to a highly in-demand career
- Benefit from Fanshawe’s existing relationships with Cisco, Microsoft, Redhat, VMware, and many other vendors with specialized knowledge in everything from firewalls to server infrastructure
- Graduate ready to work as a security analyst, security systems analyst, security architect, or security systems engineer
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Network and Security Architecture program have the education and high-level skills needed to protect the systems that run our networks and economy. Job titles for graduates may include:
- network security consultant
- network security operations analyst/manager
- network penetration specialist
- security analyst
- security systems analyst
- security architect
- security systems engineer
- Cybersecurity consultant
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Network and Security Architecture program:
Network Security Architect
An expert in information security with extensive experience in secure system design and engineering.
Security Architect
Analyze software designs/implementations and resolve software security issues.
Information Security
Lead a team responsible for setting strategic and tactical direction to protect an organization’s information.
English Language Requirements
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