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Careers
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Co-op
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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FAQs
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Labs & Technology
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Virtual Workshop
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Articulation Agreements
This program is offered in partnership with Brock University. Application for admission to the program must be made to Brock University through the Ontario Universities Application Centre.
Design and build the communication networks of tomorrow.
Program Overview
2 great institutions, 1 great education
Offered jointly by Sheridan and Brock University, this four-and-a-half-year program combines academic instruction in computer science with hands-on technical work in network communications — plus the chance to get paid co-op work experience. By combining theory and practice into a single package, this program offers unmatched preparation for a career in network technology, computer science and communications.
A program with job market growth
With few programs like this in Canada, there's high demand for professionals with software development skills and expertise in communications technology and network analysis, security and administration. The Bachelor of Computing and Network Communications degree from Sheridan and Brock University is tailor-made for the growing role of software-defined networking in the job market.
Practical work experience
Co-op work placements begin during Year 2 and are facilitated through Brock and Sheridan. You must meet academic performance standards to qualify. In addition to providing valuable work experience and professional contacts, co-op placements allow you to earn money that can help offset the cost of your education.
Additional information
You'll attend classes at both institutions, experiencing the stimulating university environment at Brock, as well as the personal attention and hands-on approach that distinguishes Sheridan as Canada's pre-eminent polytechnic.
Students spend one-and-a-half years in the classroom, studying the fundamentals of computer programming, algorithms and data structures. Beginning in Year 2 the curriculum places increasing emphasis on communications technology and network communications, including advanced subject matter such as:
- Internet protocol engineering (IPE)
- Public carrier systems
- Enterprise networking
- Applied security
- Database modeling and implementation
Computing and Network Communications courses are taught at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, and at Brock University in St. Catharines.
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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International Student?
This program is part of our new two-year graduate certificate bundles! You may be able to qualify for a three-year post-grad work permit.
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Year 1
All courses taken at Brock University.
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Year 2 – Fall & Winter Semesters
All courses taken at Brock University.
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Year 2 – Spring/Summer Semester
All courses taken at Sheridan.
CODE TITLE CREDITS TELE28648 IP Engineering 1 3 TELE20049 Network Service Applications 3 TELE20102 Wi-Fi Networks 6 Breadth Elective 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Year 3 – Fall Semester
Co-op Work Term facilitated by Sheridan.
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Year 3 – Winter Semester
All courses taken at Sheridan.
CODE TITLE CREDITS TELE31831 IP Engineering 2 6 TELE38525 Network Operations with Active Directory 6 TELE35376 Public Carrier Systems 3 INFO34049 Capstone Research 3 DBAS14444 Structured Database Modeling 3 Total: 21 -
Year 3 – Spring/Summer Semester
Co-op Work Term facilitated by Sheridan
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Year 4 – Fall Semester
All courses taken at Sheridan.
CODE TITLE CREDITS SYST44288 Operating Systems Design & Unix Systems Programming 4 INFO39014 Capstone Project 6 DBAS17370 Database Implementation and Management 3 SYST28515 Systems Analysis and Design 3 Total: 16 -
Year 4 – Winter Semester
All courses taken at Brock University.
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Year 5 – Fall Semester
All courses taken at Sheridan.
CODE TITLE CREDITS TELE31063 IP Engineering 3 6 TELE33776 Applied Security Principles 6 TELE34660 Internet Core Technologies 6 Total: 18
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of Brock University. There is no separate application to Sheridan. Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of Brock's assessment of their academic achievement.
Copies of the Brock University Calendar are available through:
Brock University
Office of the Registrar
500 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2S 3A1
905-688-5550
Email: admissns@brocku.ca
Application for admission to the program must be made to Brock University through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC).
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
Helpful links
Career Opportunities
There are many career opportunities for graduates of the Computing and Network Communications program.
These are some sample job titles for this program:
- Information Systems Manager
- (Software Defined) Network Architect
- IT Project Manager
- Network Security Officer
- DevOps Programmer
- Virtual Networks Specialist
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
Helpful links
Co-op
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Degree Completion
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Learning Outcomes
CNET Learning Outcomes (Brock)
A CNET Graduate will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of foundational Computer Science concepts
- Graduates understand and are able to apply knowledge of algorithms, data structures, organization and architecture, databases, mathematics, operating systems, networking, programming languages, social and professional issues, software engineering, and their theoretical foundations.
Analyze and solve problems
- Applying foundational knowledge, graduates analyze and solve problems of both practical and theoretic nature.
Develop software systems for open-ended problems
- Applying foundational knowledge and self-directed inquiry, graduates analyze, design, implement, test and maintain software systems with evaluation based on predefined criteria and with consideration of safety, economic, cultural and societal issues.
Identify and apply appropriate resources:
- Graduates identify—both from past experience and through new inquiry—computing techniques, technologies and tools appropriate to the development or maintenance of software systems.
Work individually and on a team
- With the ability to work individually or in any role in a team, graduates work cohesively with team members and the user community in project development.
Communicate effectively
- Graduates prepare and deliver reports, documentation, presentations and give and receive instructions using a variety of technologies with the computing community, user community and society-at-large.
Act professionally
- In their professional and personal life, graduates adhere to the spirit of professional codes of conduct—such as those of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)—with respect to ethical, social, environmental, health, safety and cultural issues.
Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning
- Graduates continually investigate new technologies, tools, practices and standards, applying them to their profession and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline.
Demonstrate breadth of knowledge
- Since Computer Science is commonly applied in some domain, graduates demonstrate an understanding of the application domain sufficient to communicate effectively with professionals from that domain.
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Internship
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2021–2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
For Canadian Students
The fees shown here are for the 2021-2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
For International Students
The fees shown here are for Fall 2021, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
All new international students beginning their studies in the Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 26. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
Helpful links
Labs & Technology
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
Helpful links
Is Experiential Design the right program for me?
Date: Wednesday, May 26th, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Want to learn more about Experiential Design? This interactive workshop will explain what Experiential Design is and explore the many exciting career options in this rapidly-growing field.
Sheridan’s new Bachelor of Experiential Design is the first degree of its kind in Canada, teaching holistic approaches to wayfinding, public installation, placemaking, exhibition design, themed environments and event design. Our internationally recognized faculty, deep industry connections and renowned creative culture provide the ideal foundation for this ground-breaking program.
Workshop Schedule
- Overview of what Experiential Design is all about
- Interactive design activity exploring sensory communication
- Q&A with experiential designers working in the industry
Financial Planning Certification
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Program Transition
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Earn your Masters degree
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Clinical Placements
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Faculty
Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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Articulation Agreements
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Designation
Collaborative/Joint Degree
Duration
4.5 years
Start Date
September
Location
Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville), and Brock University (St. Catharines)
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