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This program is no longer offered, but you may be interested in our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program.
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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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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Year 1
All courses taken at Brock University.
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Year 2 – Fall & Winter Semesters
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Year 2 – Spring/Summer Semester
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Year 3 – Fall Semester
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Year 3 – Winter Semester
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Year 3 – Spring/Summer Semester
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Year 4 – Fall Semester
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Year 4 – Winter Semester
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Year 5 – Fall Semester
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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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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
Students in this program may apply to the co-op program during their third academic semester. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited through an additional co-op application process that takes place during second year. Students in the co-op program are eligible to complete three co-op work terms prior to graduation. The program-specific academic standard required for participation in co-op can be found here: Academic Standards for Co-op and Internship.
Co-operative Education is a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with paid or unpaid work experience within a professional environment. Co-op work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the work term. The co-op component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
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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
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)
Helpful links
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